The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 17 featured Shaw Local News representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark discussing local news stories being covered, including infrastructure work in Sterling, a new Sterling police chief announced, and Dixon City Council recognition.

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Students from St. Anne's school in Dixon made a trip over to Westwood in Sterling on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, to learn about the game of pickleball from instructor Chris Duffy.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 72nd annual Fiesta Day Parade grand marshals: the YWCA of the Sauk Valley staff and board of directors.

The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve – home to a herd of more than 100 bison roaming 1,500 acres as well as a host of other uncommon plants and animals – will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.

Bartel’s promotion was announced during the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, when the city recognized the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Alex Chavira.

Sterling’s Briar Ivey, a Newman Central Catholic High School graduate, received an out-of-state scholarship to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Two Dixon residents were honored Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, for stepping in and disarming a Dixon man Sept 3.

Sterling boys cross country won, while the Rock Falls and Sterling girls tied at the Twin Cities Triangular. Plus more scores from around the area in Tuesday's Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 16 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing oaths of office given to law enforcement personnel either on board or coming on board the Dixon Police Department at the most recent city council meeting.