VOLUME 156 NO. 15 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865
Friday, August 19, 2022 • $1.00
SHARK VISIT
NEWS
Bid Accepted
A $51,000 bid has been accepted for the sale of the DLR junior high. / 3
NEWS
The Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River hosted The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on Aug. 13. Read more about it on page 2.
Seeking Help
Polo residents, business owners seek help after flooding issues. / 4
Heritage Festival See farming practices from years ago at this special event on Aug. 27. / 14 One section • 20 pages
INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 8 Classifieds .........16-20 Library News ............ 2
Mt. Morris Police....15 Oregon Police..........12 Otto’s Column .......... 8
Property Transfers..15 Sheriff Activity........15 Sports.....................6-7
DEATHS Published every Friday by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of Shaw Media
Cheryl Prather, Cathryn D. Styczynski, Page 12