Rochelle Edges Dixon Boys Golf in Freeport (Local Golf Scoreboard)

Local Sports Scoreboard 8/19/2025 Boys Golf at Park Hills Golf Course: 1. Rochelle 164 2. Dixon 169 3. Freeport 176 Medalist: Max Kitzman (Dixon) 35 at Emerald Hill: Rock Island Alleman 191 Sterling 211 Sterling’s Eli
Dixon’s Max Kitzman earns medalist: Tuesday’s Sauk valley roundup

Dixon’s Max Kitzman shot a 35 to earn medalist, Forreston’s Kaden Brown shot a 36 at Prairie View, Emily Schwingle helped Sterling to a dual win and more in Tuesday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Dixon’s Max Kitzman earns medalist: Tuesday’s Sauk valley roundup

Dixon’s Max Kitzman shot a 35 to earn medalist, Forreston’s Kaden Brown shot a 36 at Prairie View, Emily Schwingle helped Sterling to a dual win and more in Tuesday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Rock Falls Set for Art in the Park This Saturday
It was a short and sweet Rock Falls City Council meeting held Tuesday night. One ordinance pertained to where trucks generally prohibited on certain streets. City Administer Robbin Blackert brought a request by Jim Helle, owner of
New Dixon deputy police chief sworn in, one officer promoted to sergeant

Two Dixon police officers were sworn into their new roles Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, as deputy chief and patrol sergeant. The promotions were brought on by former Deputy Chief Matt Richards’ retirement on July 31.
Milledgeville equestrian team participates in national championship

The Top Tier Equestrian team in Milledgeville recently participated in the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championship held in McDonald, Tennessee.
‘Rooftop Pastor’ is guest speaker at Ogle County Republicans’ fundraising dinner
Pastor Corey Brooks will be the keynote speaker at the Ogle County Republican Party’s annual Lowden Day Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at The River’s Edge Experience in Oregon.
Dixon Park District and Others Come to Dedicate Fencing Around Inclusive Playground at John Dixon Park

The Dixon Park District has several parks around town. All of them get plenty of use. However, if you are a parent of a special needs child, a trip to the playground can be a stressful event.
Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of an Erie Man

On Friday afternoon, August 15, Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident with entrapment on Moline Road near Hillside Road in Erie Township. Deputies say a westbound vehicle driven by 72-year-old Frankie S. George of
Driver Cited After Collision With a Semi-Truck

On Friday morning, August 15, Ogle County deputies, Polo Fire Department, and Polo EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Illinois Route 52 and Freeport Road. After an investigation, it was learned that 46-year-old Stacey Koch of