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Sterling residents celebrate sights and sounds of Christmas

Santa, Sterling mayor Diana Merdian and Mrs. Claus cheer the lighting of the Christmas tree Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Sterling.

Santa, Sterling mayor Diana Merdian and Mrs. Claus cheer the lighting of the Christmas tree Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Sterling. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Alex T. Paschal

The holiday season officially kicked off in Sterling with the annual Seasonal Sights and Sounds on Friday.

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Singing group Spontaneous Combustion sets the mood Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 during Sterling’s Seasonal Sights and Sounds Christmas walk. The group did a little entertaining before the tree lighting.

Singing group Spontaneous Combustion sets the mood Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 during Sterling’s Seasonal Sights and Sounds Christmas walk. The group did a little entertaining before the tree lighting. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Alex Paschal

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media