Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com

The Morrison American legion retired nearly 600 flags during a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Newman and St. Bede go head to head Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Rock Falls beats Winnebago in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Several local departments responded to a fire at Auction City in Dixon on Monday afternoon.

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society hosted the annual cemetery walk Sunday with actors telling the tales of prominent citizens of Dixon who are interred in Oakwood Cemetery.

Washington crosses into to town to take on the Warriors Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Sterling fell in straight sets.

Several local departments respond to a fire at Auction City in Dixon on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society held their cemetery walk Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Actors told the tales of prominent citizens of Dixon who are interred in Oakwood Cemetery.

The Morrison American Legion Post 328 retired nearly 600 flags during a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Photographer Alex Paschal shares the story behind the photos.

High school cross country runners compete at Woodlawn School during the Rock River Run on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

For Tim Benedict, the family's settler cabin in the woods is a source of inspiration and a place worth restoring.

The Sterling Warriors takes on their old rival the Geneseo Maples Leafs Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

The Rockets take on the Cogs during their homecoming game Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Rock Falls High School showed their spirit Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 with a parade through the city in celebration of homecoming. The football team was to face Genoa-Kingston on Friday night.