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May 11, 2025
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Photos: Russ Shuck calling it a career
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Photos: Russ Shuck calling it a career

Longtime Dixon mechanic Russ Shuck of Russ' Automotive Service has closed his auto repair business after a 55-plus-year career. Shuck will continue to run the towing side of the business.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 10, 2025 at 9:00 pm CDT

Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling's Bryce Hartman pitched a complete game with six strikeouts in a 7-3 win over Mendota. Eastland baseball and softball won, Oregon's Isabelle Berg pitched a one-hitter and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

By Drake Lansman●
May 10, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra

The TALK-LINE interview for May 9 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the cases that have been completed through his office and more.

By John Sahly●
May 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church

Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church

Ebenezer Reformed Church is hosting 7 p.m. program featuring Pastors Darin and Korene Sturtz.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Sterling man pleads guilty, sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2024 CGH parking lot stabbing

Sterling man pleads guilty, sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2024 CGH parking lot stabbing

A Sterling man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to fatally stabbing a man found severely injured last August in a vehicle that crashed in the hospital parking lot.

By Charlene Bielema●
May 10, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

SafeSitter program in Dixon on June 14 equips babysitters with lifesaving skills

SafeSitter program in Dixon on June 14 equips babysitters with lifesaving skills

The SafeSitter Essentials with CPR course prepares students in grades 6-8 to care for younger children and handle emergencies. The one-day class will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the RiverWorks Coworking building, 114 E. Everett St. in Dixon.

By Brandon Clark●
May 10, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for April 22 to May 3, 2025

Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for April 22 to May 3, 2025

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for April 22 to May 3, 2025.

By Charlene Bielema●
May 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Photos: SVCC commencement
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Photos: SVCC commencement

Students officially become alumni as Sauk Valley Community College holds its commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●
May 10, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

Sterling softball stays hot: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling softball stays hot: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling softball beat Rock Falls 12-2, Newman beat Mon-Rose, Fulton's Belle Curley hit a walk-off single, Newman baseball won 19-6 and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

By Drake Lansman●
May 09, 2025 at 10:31 pm CDT

Bella Duncan strikes out 18 in fifth no-hitter of the year, Morrison beats Bureau Valley for 10th straight win

Bella Duncan strikes out 18 in fifth no-hitter of the year, Morrison beats Bureau Valley for 10th straight win

Morrison's Bella Duncan struck out 18 and threw her fifth no-hitter of the season in a 9-0 win over Bureau Valley on Friday. The Fillies have won 10 straight, and a focus on fun is another big reason why.

By Drake Lansman●
May 09, 2025 at 9:55 pm CDT
New judge appointed in Carroll County teen death case after conflict of interest surfaces

New judge appointed in Carroll County teen death case after conflict of interest surfaces

An Ogle County judge will now be presiding over the felony case of a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy accused of reckless homicide and destroying evidence in connection with the July death of a Mount Carroll teen.

By Payton Felix●
May 09, 2025 at 6:08 pm CDT
Sterling police chief to ramp up police presence after tension notably rises at May 3 protest

Sterling police chief to ramp up police presence after tension notably rises at May 3 protest

Concerned with a change in who is leading local protests against the Trump administration, Sterling’s police chief said an increased police presence and enhanced security measures will be put in place at upcoming protests.

By Brandon Clark●
May 09, 2025 at 5:28 pm CDT

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Photos: Oregon edges Rochelle 3-2


Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling’s Bryce Hartman pitches complete game win: Saturday’s Sauk Valley roundup


Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra


Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church

Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church


SafeSitter program in Dixon on June 14 equips babysitters with lifesaving skills

SafeSitter program in Dixon on June 14 equips babysitters with lifesaving skills


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