Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent

Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent

Former General Manager of Ogle County Newspapers: Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal

Earleen creates content and oversees production of 8 community weeklies. She has worked for Shaw Newspapers since 1985.

Latest from Earleen Hinton

23-year-old pilot killed in crop duster crash

Alexander Leamon, 23, of Lena, has been identified as the pilot killed in the July 22 crash near the Ogle County Airport in northern Illinois.

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Gehrke chosen as 2022 Miss Ogle County

As a former 4-H’er and member of a farm family, Renee Gehrke is very comfortable in the friendly confines of the Ogle County Fairgrounds. And that comfort level came through loud and clear to the judges when the 19-year-old from Byron was crowned 2022 Miss Ogle County.

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Fiery ride for contestant at fair’s tractor pull

A blown fuel line made for a fiery ride for one of the drivers in the Illini State Pullers tractor pull competition at the Ogle County Fair.

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