Dixon man learns lesson the hard way
Kenneth Haws, 27, faced charges of trespass to property, aggravated assault, and resisting police. When court asked to answer questions, he refused, was held in contempt, and given 180 days total. A scuffle with a bailiff left attorney Dan Fish with a facial scratch. judge declared a mistrial and stepped down from cases.
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Kenneth Haws
Ogle
Alan Cargerman
Haws
Lee County
Dan Fish
Fish
Cargerman
Ben Melendrez
Law Enforcement Center
Melendrez
David Mandigoc
Dixon
Jerry Johnson
Ike Mercer
Ron Jacobson
Judge allows Smith to review wire tap file in court
Lee County Circuit Court Judge Tomas Magdich delayed Smith’s review of an impounded court file tied to a wire tap until March 26. Smith seeks access to learn if the tap violated his privacy. the judge said the delay was for 60 days due to another party’s matters, and noted Smith did nothing improper. The notice of wire tap disclosed the conversation with an unnamed person. the authorizing agency remains undisclosed.
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Lee County
Dennis Smith
Lee County Circuit Court
Tomas Magdich
Smith
Magdich
Amboy Sees Sharp Rise in 89 Juvenile Crimes Police reports
Amboy police say 1989 juvenile arrests surged 117 percent from 1988, mostly non-violent and many involve youths from Woodhaven Lakes or new arrivals. Retail theft rose from six to 18. adults also increased. Violent crime dropped to a single weapon incident. Chief Schultz notes ongoing outreach including a school assembly film on theft.
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Amboy
Gary Schultz
Schultz
Woodhaven Lakes
Ment
Dixon Sister Cities plans student exchange fundraiser
Heintzelman and Swegle praise music and cultural understanding as the Dixon Sister Cities group coordinates a two week trip for 11 students from Dickson Island and town. Fundraising to cover about 1200 for Chicago Moscow airfare is expected next month with a chaperone.
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Heintzelman
Sister Cities
Swegle
Dixon Sister Cities
Beckman
Dixon
Chicago
Moscow
Dickson
New York
Dickson Island
Dickson Town
Nikolai Kartamyshev
Rochelle firm Midwest Forging opens with city loan
Midwest Forging and Dye Company in Rochelle received a 30000 dollar loan from the revolving loan fund Friday. William Johnson of Rockford owns the new 6000 square foot plant at 640 South Seventh Street formerly Bresette Industries. The firm will forge dying for Caterpillar and John Deere and expects about 10 workers within two years. Johnson will repay the loan at five percent over five years. Bresette Industries closed last year for economic reasons.
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Rochelle — Midwest
Rochelle
Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corporation
Ken Wise
Midwest
William Johnson
Rockford
Bresette Industries
South Seventh St
Caterpillar, Inc
John Deere
Wise
Johnson
Ogle County voter information release on accessibility
Ogle County Clerk Jean Wolfe states the office complies with federal voting accessibility laws. The courthouse is accessible for registration and deputy registrars can register voters at home. People needing service should call 732 3201. Key deadlines include February 20 for in person or address changes, March 19 for absentee ballots, and March 15 for mailed applications.
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Oregon
Ogle
Jean Wolfe
Ogle County
Wolfe
Election Authority
Amboy to host community seminar on theft and robbery
Amboy merchants will attend a free public meeting at 7 p.m. in Amboy City Hall as the police department launches monthly community seminars. Police Chief Gary Schultz says the first session covers armed robbery and retail theft prevention with tips, recognition of suspects, and a crime prevention handbook.
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Amboy
Gary Schultz
Amboy City Hall
Schultz
Sterling Ymca
Rochelle
Rules of the Road courses offered in region
The Secretary of State offers several Rules of the Road Review Courses to help senior and disabled drivers pass the renewal exam. Sessions run Feb 7 in Oregon and Amboy with multiple times, plus Feb 20 in Polo and Feb 21 in Dixon and Rochelle with varying slots. Contact numbers provided for each location.
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Secretary of State
Nash Recreation Center
S. Fifth St
Oregon
Amboy Jaycees
W. Wasson
Amboy
Polo City Hall
S. Franklin St
Lee County Senior Center
W. Second St
Dixon
Rochelle United Methodist Church
Polo
Rochelle
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