Newman beats Marengo 79-46: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Newman beats Marengo 79-46: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Morrison declares snow emergency
Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Rock Falls to honor veterans, military members with banners on display
Each banner will feature the service member’s name, photo, and branch of service. Banners measure 2 feet wide by 4 feet high and will be displayed on the light poles along First Avenue in Rock Falls.
Penne is Sterling High School student of the month
Elijah Penne plans to attend UW-Platteville to play baseball and study wildlife ecology.
Photos: Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott
A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson’s Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15
Winter storm could drop 8-12″of snow on Sauk Valley; Sterling, Rock Falls declare snow emergencies
The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow
Community State Bank hosts food drive for Dixon food pantry
The bank is collecting nonperishable food items to help families in need within the community. The drive will run until Dec. 15, 2025.
Toms is Dixon HS student of the month
Jayden Toms would like to study either mechanical or nuclear engineering at a 4-year university like UIUC or Purdue.
Dixon looks to pick up pace, play from perimeter
The experienced Dixon Duchesses have adjusted their playing style this season to account for a lack of size on the interior. They are off to a 5-0 start.