GOT USED NEEDLES? You Can Now Dispose of Them Safely at Your Nearest Ogle County Health Dept. Location! Scan Here or Call Us at
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Residential Sharps Collection Campaign is Funded by the Illinois EPA
VOLUME 158 NO. 43 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865
Friday, February 28, 2025 • $1.00
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS Photo provided by Forreston High School
Five Forreston High School students have been named 2025 Illinois State Scholars. Pictured (from left) are Morgan Penn, Michael Owens, Lucas Nelson, Sophia Lewis and Evelyn Haller. Story on page 2. One section • 24 pages
INDEX Betty’s Column................................. 4 Classifieds..................................22-23 Colbert Column...............................21
Otto Column...................................... 4 Property Transfers............................ 8 Sports.................................... 10, 15-21
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