Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Reese Dambman, Dixon junior basketball player
Dixon junior basketball player Reese Dambman, who has been a key contributor for the Duchesses (20-4, 5-0 Big Northern Conference), is the Sauk Valley Athlete…
Sen. Arellano launches ‘Valentines for Seniors’ card drive
Cards can be dropped off or mailed to Arellano’s District Office at 86 S. Galena Ave., Suite 2, Dixon, IL 61021
4-H public speaking competition Feb. 17 in Sterling
The public is invited to attend to see what the 4-H’ers have prepared for presentation.
Lee County Council on Aging receives $5,000 grant for accessible flooring
The grant will be used to install new, safe flooring in critical areas of the facility.
Tampico church’s chili supper Jan. 29
The Tampico First United Methodist Church Men will have their annual chili supper from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 29.
GriefShare sessions at Dixon’s Sauk Valley Community Church open to all who need support
GriefShare is designed for people who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. It is a nondenominational, faith-based seminar that is…
Dixon takes control, pulls away from Byron
The first time Dixon played Byron at Lancaster Gym this season, the Duchesses fell behind early and never found their rhythm. But they turned the…
Photos: Forreston Cardinals down Oregon Hawks
Kendall Erdmann scored 35 points in the Forreston Cardinals’ 73-50 win over the Oregon Hawks at Forreston High School on Saturday, Jan, 25, 2025. Erdmann…
Dixon’s Wyatt Miller wins sectional title: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup
The Dixon and Oregon boys bowling teams both advanced to state next weekend as Dixon’s Wyatt Miller was sectional champion. Polo’s Cam Jones eclipsed 1,000…
Dixon man accused of attempted murder will remain jailed despite defense’s new arguments
A rural Dixon man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers at his residence in June will remain jailed despite new information argued…
McCombie’s bill-turned-law expanding fentanyl testing strip access statewide now in effect
Fentanyl is a lethal opioid that can be fatal even in small doses. Test strips allow individuals to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances…
Rock Falls police, fire departments to throw down at annual chili cook-off Feb. 1
The cookoff is open to the public, and spectators can pay $10 to taste as much chili as they want before casting a vote for…
Flaningam is Rock Falls High School Student of the Month for January
Sydnie Flaningam wants to be an early childhood educator mainly focusing on preschool and kindergarten. She plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College after high…
Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025
Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Jan. 13-19, 2025.
University of Dubuque announces fall 2024 semester dean’s list
Several Sauk Valley-area students have been named to the dean’s list.