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Ashton-Franklin Center Ag teacher’s supply list goes beyond pens, pencils

Mellisa McMillan’s classroom supply list is not your everyday school supply list. “We need welding gloves and welding tongs. I know we need another new saw out in the woodshop,” McMillan said. She is the agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Ashton-Franklin Center High School.

By Jeannine Otto●

January 19, 2026 at 5:15 am CST

Pessman to speak at Windmill Cultural Center program Jan. 28

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center on Jan. 28 will feature Pat Pessman introducing the audience to the book she has written, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush - an American Pioneer Narrative”.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Tampico First United Methodist Church’s annual chili supper is Jan. 28

The Men of the Tampico First United Methodist Church will have the annual chili supper on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the church basement.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Missing Dixon man found alive in wooded area

A missing Dixon man was found alive early Sunday, Jan. 18, after a resident in the area of Countryside Lane reported to police that they could hear a person yelling for help, according to Dixon police.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 18, 2026 at 12:05 pm CST

Rock Falls’ Flock to the Rock ’26 coming Feb. 7

Rock Falls Tourism presents Flock to the Rock ’26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rock Falls American Legion.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST