Emerald Hill men win Rock River Classic

Emerald Hill won the Rock River Classic golf tournament this past weekend behind individual medalist Jarred Hippen.
Ogle County police, fire agencies showcased at National Night Out

Three National Night Out events – organized by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon Police Department and Mt. Morris Police Department – were held in Byron, Oregon, and Mt. Morris on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, 2025.
Photos: 2025 National Night Out in Ogle County

Sunny skies and mild temps made for a perfect setting for three National Night Outs in Ogle County on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. The evening events, organized by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon Police Department, and
State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for August

A coffee and conversation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Mary’s Diner, 607 Depot Ave., Dixon.
Sterling accepting applications for Citizen’s Police Academy

The seven-session academy will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 9 in the Sterling Police Department’s training room, 212 Third Ave.
HARDY joins Ella Langley for ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’

Ella Langley and HARDY have teamed up on the new song ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’, co-written by HARDY, Langley and Jordan Schmidt. Ella debuted the track on social media by noting: ‘This isn’t a love song. ‘Never
Lainey Wilson drops exclusive three-song ‘Apple Music Sessions EP’

Lainey Wilson has debuted her exclusive Apple Music Sessions EP, recorded in London and featuring covers of The Beatles’ “Come Together” and Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” as well as a reimagined version of her song “Devil
Paramount+ shares new trailer for spinoff series ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’

Paramount+ released a new trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, premiering Sept. 4 on Paramount+. The trailer shows Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) living peacefully in Paris with their daughter (Isla Gie). quiet life is
Jennifer Aniston to star in Apple TV+ series inspired by Jennette McCurdy’s memoir

Variety reports that Jennifer Aniston is set to star in an Apple TV+ series inspired by actress Jennette McCurdy’s best-selling 2022 memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” Apple TV+ has given the show a 10-episode order. A
Lady Gaga leads the list of nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Awards

MTV has revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 MTV VMAs, returning to New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, September 7th at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, and airing live on CBS and MTV. Lady Gaga