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A residence in Dixon that sold for $400,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lee County reported in the past week

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary of community journalism, we looked back at four front pages from January 18

Sterling's Jack Saathoff had 18 points and 15 rebounds in a win over Princeton. Newman boys basketball won, Sterling girls advanced to the Byron tournament title game and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Oregon bowling placed third at Saturday's Sterling regional to advance as a team to the sectional. Also advancing were Dixon's Aaron Fitzanko and Sam Gingras, along with Sterling's Bryce Kooy.

Last year, the club gave out two $500 scholarships. Essays will be due so the Lions can vote on them at their April 13 meeting.

Odell Public Library patrons have access to thousands of e-books and audio books, all available from the comfort of home.

The Tau Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi offers its support to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center by donating snacks for the children who have come to April House as part of a child abuse investigation.

The Dixon School Board approved several personnel actions Wednesday, Jan. 14.