Education notes: Sterling American Legion awards memorial scholarships, colleges honor Sauk Valley students

Check out Shaw Local’s list of Sauk Valley-area students who have been named to dean and president’s lists, earned their degrees
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Bethany Wright, Dixon Petunia Festival

The TALK-LINE interview for June 10 featured 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival Board President Bethany Wright.
Deputy: Vehicle wanted in Rock Falls search found 2 hours later with new driver, meth

As a Whiteside County deputy pulled up on a vehicle believed to be driven by a man considered a person of interest in another case, he said he discovered the wanted vehicle not only had a different
Dixon Municipal Band concert is June 12

The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon.
2025 Herbal Roots CannaFest moving to Nelson, attendees must ‘bring their own bud’, organizer says

The third annual Herbal Roots CannaFest is inviting the public to grab a bud and bring a friend to its new location at the WhoElse Land social club and venue on Saturday, June 28.
Sterling Walmart Touch-A-Truck event set for June 14

Sterling Walmart will host a Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, June 14, in the Sterling Walmart parking lot, 4115 Lincolnway, Sterling. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.
5 Things to Do: Raise funds at 5Ks for Florissa, Maggie & Amos Foundation this weekend in the Sauk Valley

Summer Solstice Gathering is June 21 in Franklin Grove, Touch-A-Truck is June 28 in Rock Falls.
Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retires after 33 years

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.’
Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retires after 33 years

Oregon Athletic Director Mike Lawton retired from his position after 33 years. ‘When I think of Mike, two things come to mind – dedication and work ethic.’
PFLAG Sauk Valley awards scholarships to 5 high school seniors

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.