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Winnebago man, 20, injured in Byron motorcycle crash
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — Police say Tyler Mathias, 20, of Winnebago, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday night. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler lost control near the 11000 block of Kennedy Hill Road in Byron around 7:44 p.m., his motorcycle leaving the road and overturning several times. Police said Mathias […]
Ogle County mom, accused of killing 7-year-old son, withdraws ‘guilty’ plea
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — An Ogle County jury will hear the case against Sarah Safranek after all. The Oregon woman accused of murdering her 7-year-old son, Nathaniel Burton, withdrew her “guilty” plea this week. According to court records, Safranek, 36, pled guilty to the crime in March and was due to be sentenced on May […]
Rockford man sentenced to 12 years for selling meth in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — Delano Albert, 35, of Rockford, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after selling methamphetamine to undercover agents in Ogle County. According to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Albert pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and was sentenced by Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington on Monday. […]
Meridian School District’s future superintendent submits resignation
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - More than a year after announcing Joe Mullikin as the next superintendent for the Meridian School District, Mullikin announces his resignation, saying he’s leaving the district for personal reasons. “I am incredibly grateful for every moment I have had within this district and community,”...
Stillman Valley wins laugher, North Boone makes history, Byron upset: Playoff roundup
Stillman Valley players were smiling, joking and having fun all game. And they left their long-time coach fighting back tears. “I’ve only got a few years left. Every one of these means a lot,” Scott Wilhite said after an 11-4 win on top seed Marengo’s home field gave him his seventh regional title in 24 seasons as Stillman Valley’s baseball coach.
Drug investigation leads Ogle County police to arrest Oregon man
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — An Oregon man was arrested Monday after police raided a home as part of a “lengthy” narcotics investigation. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant in the 300 block of N. 7th Street and arrested Christopher Cash, 36. Drugs and weapons were recovered from the home, […]
Winnebago dominates its own 1A track and field sectional
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Winnebago dominated its own 1A boys’ track and field sectional Friday night coming up big in the sprints, the sprint relays, the distance events and in the long jump. For highlights watch the media player above. Following are the team scores and a list of the event winners. TEAM RESULTS (1A […]
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