Sterling Close to Naming New Deputy Fire Chief
The Sterling Fire Department is going through some changes in leadership. Recently, David Northcutt was chosen to be the new Fire Chief. Another position they are trying to fill is Deputy Chief. During the most recent Sterling
Oregon Working Towards the Bridge to Bridge Path
During the most recent Oregon City Council meeting, City Manager Darin DeHaan spoke of a meeting he had with Engineers and the Oregon Park District. This meeting was the proposed Bridge-to-Bridge Path at Trusser Ridge and Route
Area Law Enforcement Stepping Up Patrols for the Illinois Speed Awareness Day
The Rock Falls Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) with the support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Illinois Department of
Dixon native chronicles the impact of bullying in new memoir
A Dixon man has written a book about the long-lasting impact of childhood bullying and the quiet strength it takes to survive it.
‘The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be staged in Polo this weekend
Polo Area Community Theatre will perform “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Charlene Bielema on inspiring local stories
The TALK-LINE interview for July 9 featured Shaw Local News Managing Editor of the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, Charlene Bielema, looking at stories of interest to the area.
Lee County property transfers for June 30 to July 3, 2025
Here’s a list of Lee County property transfers for June 30 to July 3, 2025.
Rock River Jazz Band concert is July 12 in Dixon
The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.
Sauerkraut attracts fun in northwest Illinois
Pungent smells and sour tastes often are what one thinks of when it comes to sauerkraut, but Forreston makes a big deal about it – with plenty of fun and entertainment in a four-day festival that is
One Person Loses Their Life in Skydiving Incident, Another Injured
On Wednesday evening, July 9, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a skydiving incident involving an uncontrolled descent in the area of 8887 S. Illinois Route 251, Rochelle, Illinois. Upon arrival, deputies located