
Here's the list of students named to Morrison Junior High School's fourth-quarter honor roll.

Southern New Hampshire University has released the names of Sauk Valley-area students on the spring 2026 president’s list.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the dean’s list.
Natalie Pratt, the 2025-26 Illinois FFA state president, closed the book on her year serving in that post with an emotional farewell address at the 98th Illinois FFA Convention, held in Springfield from June 9-11.

Local youths interested in food service or culinary careers are invited to an upcoming ServSafe Food Manager Certification training hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H.

Three Sterling students have been named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list for the spring semester.

Sauk Valley Community College will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, in West Mall.

By making connections within the community, Winifred Knox Memorial Library Director Amy Runkle says she has discovered a network of talent and skills that residents want to pass along to others through classes at the library.

Sergio Garcia Castro of Sterling graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree.

South Dakota State University announces Dale Johnson of Sterling has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Rock Falls Rotary celebrated each designated Rotary Student of the Month of the 2025-2026 school year.

Local youths ages 10 to 14 are invited to explore the exciting world of engineering and creativity at an upcoming hands-on workshop where participants will build their own DIY hydraulic hand using everyday household materials.

Youth in the Sauk Valley will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world this summer through Junior Master Naturalist Camp, offered by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with local nature centers.
Hops and Harmony is an annual event in Sublette and features craft breweries from northern Illinois and Chicago, as well as a lineup of musical entertainment. The Sublette Village Board cannot agree when it comes to voting on a donation to the Sept. 12 event.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

Here's a list of area students who graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2026.

Odell Public Library on July 12 will show the smash-hit musical, “Hamilton,” the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, ambition and a legacy that shapes the course of a new nation.

Maureen Harris retired May 27 after working 30 years in the cafeterias of Amboy’s schools, starting at Central School, then moving to the combined Amboy Junior High School and Amboy High School building.

