Oregon wins again in the Big Northern: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup

Oregon wins again in the Big Northern. Dixon and Sterling girls bowling advance to the sectional. Plus more scores in Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup.
Oregon wins again in the Big Northern: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup

Oregon wins again in the Big Northern. Dixon and Sterling girls bowling advance to the sectional. Plus more scores in Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports roundup.
Photos: Oregon beats Rockford Lutheran 63-50

Oregon beat Rockford Lutheran 63-50 in a Big Northern Conference game on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
Photos: Forreston Lady Cardinals host Dakota in NUIC matchup

Forreston hosted Dakota in a NUIC game at Forreston High School on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
Newman pulls away to beat scrappy, short-handed Erie-Prophetstown

Newman’s depth helped make the difference as the third-ranked Comets pulled away late in a 63-54 win over a scrappy, short-handed Erie-Prophetstown.
Newman pulls away to beat scrappy, short-handed Erie-Prophetstown

Newman’s depth helped make the difference as the third-ranked Comets pulled away late in a 63-54 win over a scrappy, short-handed Erie-Prophetstown.
Photos: Newman takes on Erie-Phophetstown in Boys Basketball.

The Newman Comets host the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers in a Conference basketball game. The game was played at Newman High School on February 6, 2026.
Carroll, Ogle counties’ rail safety improvements on the way: ICC
The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved nearly $1 million for safety upgrades at three highway-rail crossings of the BNSF Railway Company’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.
Dixon Park District announces ‘Pallets in the Park’ Earth Day celebration at Lowell Park

“Pallets in the Park” invites residents to explore creative reuse by transforming reclaimed wooden pallets into unique works of art. The Dixon Park District provides the pallets, and the community provides the imagination.
Photos: Girls bowling Regional at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru

Girls bowling teams from Dixon, L-P, Mendota, Ottawa, Rochelle, Sterling, St. Bede and Hall competed during the IHSA girls bowling Regional meet on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru.