VOLUME 173 NO. 27 • SERVING OGLE COUNTY SINCE 1851
Friday, September 1, 2023 • $1.00
NEWS
Decision delayed Judge delays decision on defense motions in double-homicide case / 3
NEWS
Roll out the bales Eighth annual StrawFest Day a success, organizers say / 5
PATRIOTIC SONG
Attorney granted more time Mother accused of killing son in 2021 gets continuance in case / 4
Earleen Hinton
Abi Fletcher, a senior at Oregon High School, sings the national anthem at the start of Oregon’s football game against North Boone on Aug. 25.
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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 6 Classifieds...........17-19 Colbert Column....... 11
Library News............. 2 Marriage Applicants..16 Oregon Police...........15
Otto’s Column........... 6 Property Transfers...16 Sports....................9-14
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