Amboy’s Henry Nichols takes seventh at Columbus Day Invite: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Amboy’s Henry Nichols took seventh and Rock Falls’ Kat Scott helped lead the team to fourth at Amboy’s Columbus Day invite.
Amboy’s Henry Nichols takes seventh at Columbus Day Invite: Monday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Amboy’s Henry Nichols took seventh and Rock Falls’ Kat Scott helped lead the team to fourth at Amboy’s Columbus Day invite.
Big Cross Country Meet Hosted by Amboy High School (Local Scores)

Local Sports Scoreboard 10/13/2025 Girls Volleyball Dakota def West Carroll 25-14, 25-18 Boys Soccer Rochelle 4 Ottawa 0 Boys Cross Country Amboy Columbus Day Invitational: (18 teams) 1. East Dubuque 57 2. Elmwood 62 3.
Photos: 52nd Columbus Day Cross Country Invitational

Teams from 38 area high schools converged on the Shady Oaks Golf Club east of Amboy for the 52nd Annual Columbus Day Invitational on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Johnsburg’s Grady Smith finished first in the boys race
Rock Falls’ 2nd annual Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade is Oct. 18

It’s time to celebrate Halloween in Rock Falls! The second annual Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade is Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. The parade route begins at Rock Falls Township
Prophetstown man charged with battering child

A concerned citizen reached out to the Prophetstown Police Department after observing a 12-year-old child with apparent facial injuries, according to the Illinois State Police
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Li Arellano on fall veto session

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 10 featured Illinois 37th District State Senator Li Arellano of Dixon discussing the upcoming fall veto session for the state legislature set to get underway later this month, with issues on a
Morrison High School to host Veterans Day recognition assembly Nov. 10

The assembly will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.
Beyond Trim: Pumpkin everything

DeWalt: “It’s that time of year again. Here come the pumpkin spice donuts, lattes, cakes, and cookies.”
OSF Saint Katharine nurse honored for exemplary professional practice

Gwen Strum, a lactation consultant with the Women’s Health team at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, Dixon, has received the “I am an OSF Nurse” award in the category of Exemplary Professional Practice.