River’s Edge Farmers Market offering plenty of family fun in July
The markets are held each Thursday night from 5-7:30 p.m. at 123 N. Second St., along the riverfront below the Oregon dam.
Bake bread with locally ground flour at Windmill Cultural Center
Purchase a bag of stone ground flour, mix it up and knead it into dough and drop in the oven at the Windmill Cultural Center.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco on Dixon street repairs, other local news
In a TALK-LINE interview for June 25, Charlene Bielema, Shaw Local’s editor for the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, discusses street repair projects in Dixon, a local Dixon native making her mark in music and other news.
Sublette’s ‘Drive Your Old Truck to Town Day’ is June 28
Anyone with a truck 25 years old or older is invited to drive to Sublette and park it from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on Main Street. There is no entry fee and no judging.
Dixon in Discussions to get Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
During the recent Dixon City Council meeting, Mayor Glen Hughes stated that he and Public Works Director Matt Heckman has been in discussions with ComEd and others. The reason for the talks have been centered on getting
One Person Injured in Two Vehicle Crash Monday Morning
Shortly after 6:00 am, Monday, June 23, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the intersection of E. IL. Rte. 38 and S. Mulford Rd. in regards to a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Officers determined that a
Rep. Fritts Gives June Business Highlight to Carquest Auto Parts
For his June 2025 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Carquest Auto Parts. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions
Whiteside County’s United Way bolsters reading interest with Dolly Parton’s Book Bash
To promote its free book program, the United Way of Whiteside County hosted Dolly Parton’s Book Bash on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at the Odell Library in Morrison.
Calamity Jane’s Wildlife Rescue in Amboy facing closure after 29 years
Jane Hochstatter has dedicated her life to saving orphaned and injured wildlife in northwest Illinois. But now, the founder of Calamity Jane’s Wildlife Rescue is facing homelessness and the closure of the rescue that she has poured
River Bend Food Bank to distribute food in Dixon June 28
The River Bend Food Bank will distribute food Saturday, June 28, in Dixon. Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 421 Peoria Ave., Dixon.