Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28

Event starts at 1:15 p.m. at Town & Country Days festival tent
Thousands descend on Dixon’s Page Park for 4th annual Sauk Valley Pride Fest

Vendors, music, food, entertainment and, most of all, love, acceptance and tolerance were all on tap for the festival.
Police release names of 2 men fatally shot in Polo

Joshua M. Conway, 19, of rural Polo and Michael C. Gul, 29, of Wauconda, were both found dead late Saturday night on the third floor of a Polo home.
Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS set July 5

This year’s Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS is set for Saturday, July 5. Registration is $20 by June 27 and $25 after including race day. You may register online at https://runsignup.com/walnut5kforALS.
Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler, Sterling’s Mya Lira named All-State in Class 3A

The Illinois Coaches Association released its All-State softball teams in each class, with Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler and Sterling’s Mya Lira recognized in Class 3A. Newman’s Gianna Vance and Lucy Oetting were also among the area selections.
Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler, Sterling’s Mya Lira named All-State in Class 3A

The Illinois Coaches Association released its All-State softball teams in each class, with Dixon’s Bailey Tegeler and Sterling’s Mya Lira recognized in Class 3A. Newman’s Gianna Vance and Lucy Oetting were also among the area selections.
Education notes: Sauk-Valley area students recognized for undergrad research, achievements

Check out who was honored on college dean and president’s lists, and who earned a diploma.
Kids, teens can sign up to sell at Dixon City Market Jr.

Dixon City Market Jr., sponsored by Value Lab LLC, is open to young entrepreneurs from the age of 6 to 16 during the 2025 City Market season.
Letter: Republicans, Democrats must work together to eradicate corruption

We all Americans now today are experiencing an immeasurable degree of U.S. governmental corruption.
Spring brunch fundraiser is June 28 at Morrison church

Proceeds will go toward local projects, scholarships, the American Red Cross blood drive canteen and school supplies.