Aaron Simonton Promoted to Deputy Police Chief in Dixon
More changes are happening at the Dixon Police Department. Deputy Police Chief Matt Richards has retired after serving for 27-years. Police Chief Ryan Bivins announced his choice to be the new Deputy Police Chief. Bivins has promoted
A Large Number of Parents Came to Get the Basic School Supplies From Tools for School in Dixon
Many students in Dixon, who begin classes, next week, need items such as notebooks, pencils, glue sticks as well as backpacks to carry their supplies. All of the items needed can be an expensive task for many
Classes for Safe Babysitting Offered
Sauk Valley CPR will be providing Safe Sitter classes to prepare students to be SAFE when they are home alone, watching siblings, or babysitting! On Saturday, August 16th, 9:30am-4pm, at 114 E Everett St in Dixon $75/student–seats
Re-Establishing and Practice are Ways to Get Your Kids Ready for School says OSF Pediatric Nurse
As back-to-school approaches, Deb Gortowski, certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP) at OSF Saint Katharine – Pediatrics, is offering practical advice to help families ease into the new school year with confidence and calm. One of the most
Paw Prints: Artworks of Animals exhibit runs through Sept. 13 at Oregon’s Coliseum Museum
The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana will hold an opening reception for its Paw Prints: Artworks of Animals exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the museum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon.
Bethesda Lutheran in Morrison to host retirement open house for pastor Aug. 31
Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will host an open house Aug. 31 to honor Pastor Tammy Anderson on her retirement and to celebrate her 5 years of ministry in Morrison.
Sterling police chief announces retirement after nearly 3 decades of service
Sterling Police Chief Alex Chavira has announced he will retire next month, officially stepping down Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Lexi Rodriguez Featured in ESPN Initiative “Take Back Sports”
ESPN has announced an expanding roster of athlete ambassadors for its youth sports initiative, Take Back Sports, aimed at encouraging kids to start and stick with playing sports. Take Back Sports started on Monday, August 4th, ESPN
GriefShare begins Aug. 28 at Disciples United Methodist Church
The program teaches how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief as well as receive valuable information about facing a new normal in life and renewing hope for the future
Rock River Riders ascend 100-foot hill, compete at season’s final event
Motorcycles were on display and in action in Ogle County at the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s hillclimb on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.