The Newman boys basketball team battled through shooting struggles for most of the game against Kewanee on Tuesday night in Sterling, but made timely baskets down the stretch and got defensive stops in key situations to ultimately earn a 58-51 win.

The Sterling Water Warriors won their annual dual with friendly rival Byron on Tuesday evening, winning nine events en route to a 77-21 victory.

The Dixon Dukes defeated Oregon 45-33 in a dual meet Tuesday night at the Blackhawk Center, while the Hawks defeated Winnebago 45-18 in another dual.

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The Warriors head to Byron in a dual swim meet Jan. 18, 2022.

December birth announcement in Sauk Valley

Rock Island’s former chief of police is Whiteside County’s new chief deputy.

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Students were welcomed back to class on Tuesday with an opportunity for some fun pictures in a "Big Red Chair."

Luke Clark, 17, of Sterling, is one of Sterling High School’s November Students of the Month.

Chris Tennyson, superintendent of Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County Regional Office of Education, noted that one of the big things with teachers retiring early seemed to be the added stress of dealing with COVID.