• Deer Grove man resentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal 2020 crash that killed Sterling businessman
    Apr 29 2026
    A Deer Grove man who pleaded guilty two years ago to driving under the influence of drugs and causing a 2020 head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman, was resentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after he admitted earlier this year to using cocaine while on probation.
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  • Indian Head carving found in Franklin Creek State Park
    Apr 28 2026
    A new landmark was recently discovered at Franklin Creek State Park, with a celebration set to mark its discovery.
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  • Kukowski is Sterling High School student of the month
    Apr 28 2026
    Landon Kukowski is going to attend the SouthEast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, Georgia to get certified to become an apprentice lineman.
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  • Fritts honors local women at 2026 Women to Watch Event
    Apr 28 2026
    Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle were recognized for contributions to the 74th District.
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  • Lee County Ag Expo marks 20 years of farm, food fact finding
    Apr 28 2026
    Almost 300 Lee County fifth-grade students swarmed the Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds in Amboy on Friday during the Lee County Ag Expo.
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  • Six Sauk Valley Area Coaches named IBCA Coaches of the Year
    Apr 28 2026
    Newman's Ray Sharp, Eastland's Tyler Zumdahl and Oregon's Jarrett Reynolds were named IBCA Coaches of the Year on the boys side. Newman's Herb Martin, Eastland's Nicole Brinker and Dixon's Luke Ravlin were recognized on the girls side.
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  • Sauk Valley College Foundation receives $50,000 donation for college’s Impact Program
    Apr 28 2026
    The Sauk Valley College Foundation has announced a $50,000 gift from longtime supporter Linda Giesen to benefit the college’s Impact Program, an initiative expanding access to higher education while strengthening the region’s future workforce.
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  • Sterling girls track beats Rock Falls: Monday’s Sauk Valley Roundup
    Apr 28 2026
    Sterling's Paizley Johnson won the long jump and triple jump, Kaelee Varden won the 100 hurdles and high jump, Rock Falls' Kat Scott won the 1,600, Dixon softball fell 5-4 and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.
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    2 mins