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  • Second arrest made in shooting investigation

    STERLING – A second man was arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation stemming from a call about shots fired made back in November, Sterling Police ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Council OKs tax levy challenged by pensions

    ROCK FALLS – The City Council on Tuesday passed its tax levy ordinance with an increase of 4.99 percent, staying below the 5 percent mark that trigger ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Dateline Dixon: Nord stays quiet at first meetings

    DIXON – Dixon residents and their government are getting adjusted to a new era, one with a city administrator.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Decision ‘a piece of the bigger picture’

    DIXON – The fate of Lincoln Elementary School could be decided tonight. The Dixon school board is se ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Students strap on skates in Dixon

    Dixon’s Lincoln Elementary School students remove their skates after class Tuesday morning. The kids have been learning about balance, standing up, tu ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Lee County Board approves new GIS, IT employee

    DIXON – On Tuesday, the Lee County Board took at step to bring in a new employee to help with internal efficiency.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Music in the air in Sterling

    The Sterling High School orchestra performs during the Holiday Concert on Tuesday night at the Centennial Auditorium. The choirs also performed.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Ogle County Board member disputes report of comments

    OREGON – An Ogle County Board member said Tuesday that his comments were not accurately portrayed in an article that appeared Dec. 14 in Sauk Valley W ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Alcohol statement ‘premature’ in I-88 death

    DIXON – A state police official said Tuesday that it was "premature" for her to say last week that the death of Lee Catlin, whose body was found on In ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 11:21 pm

  • Student of the Month: Allison Furr

    Allison Furr, 17, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, is the September Student of the Month. The Rock Falls resident is the daughter of D ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:17 am

  • Pretzels’ defense stifles Sterling in fourth quarter at Musgrove

    STERLING – Pretzels were on the Golden Warriors' menu on Tuesday night, but the meal proved to be anything but filling.
    Dec. 18, 2013 - 12:37 am

  • Dukes’ streak reaches 10

    Cal Jarrett scored 14 points, Kyle LeBlanc 11 and Matt Coffey 10 as the Dixon Dukes improved to 10-0 with a 65-35 win over West Carroll on Tuesday at ...
    Dec. 18, 2013 - 12:30 am

  • Comets fend off Wildcat attack

    FORRESTON – The Comets fended off a fierce Wildcat attack Tuesday, to secure a 66-57 win a Quarterfinal victory of the Forreston Holiday Tournament.
    Dec. 18, 2013 - 12:31 am

  • Dixon routs Tigers

    Brooke Bailey scored 17 points and the Duchesses blew the game open early in a 56-23 romp over Princeton at Lancaster Gym.
    Dec. 18, 2013 - 12:29 am

  • Duchesses roll to win

    Emily Quaco rolled a 561 for the Dixon girls bowling team as they remained unbeaten in Northern Illinois Big-12 play with a 2,957-2,864 win at Mardi G ...
    Dec. 18, 2013 - 12:27 am

  • SportShorts for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013

    NFLTucker sends Ravens past LionsJustin Tucker’s career-long 61-yard field goal with 38 seconds left ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 12:08 am

  • Boys basketball: Polo clicking on all cylinders in tourney win over Oregon

    FORRESTON – When the Polo Marcos are hitting their perimeter shots, there's not a lot any defense can do to stop their offense. Polo hit eight of its ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:47 am

  • Balanced Prophets roll over Missiles

    Kassi Henrekin and Kaeli Kovarik each scored 11 points to lead Prophetstown to a 68-25 victory against Milledgeville on Monday at Polo Tournament.
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 12:20 am

  • Dixon cruises past Stockton in West Carroll tourney

    The Dixon Dukes improved to 9-0 with a runaway victory Monday night at the West Carroll tournament, downing Stockton 53-29. Cal Jarrett scored 14 poi ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 12:11 am

  • Dukes, Warriors settle for second at Sterling

    STERLING – One by one, three local wrestlers took their shots at championships at the Carson DeJarnatt Invitational on Saturday at Musgrove Fieldhouse ...
    Dec. 16, 2013 - 12:07 am

  • Harper M. Wagner

    MISAWA, Japan – Harper Marie Wagner passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Mary Jane VenHuizen

    MORRISON – Mary Jane VenHuizen, 71, of Morrison, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at her home. She was employed for 35 years by the University of Illinois ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Lola C. Mitchell

    STERLING – Lola C. Mitchell, 92, of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, surrounded by her loving family.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Thelma A. Fecke

    MOUNT CARROLL – Thelma Ann Fecke, 85, of Mount Carroll, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. 
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Eulaine A. (Kifer) Koehler

    MORRISON – Eulaine Adele (Kifer) Koehler of Morrison died Dec. 16, 2013She was born Oct. 16, 1921, i ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Darlene E. Biller

    FRANKLIN GROVE – Darlene E. Biller, 81, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Rock Falls, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Franklin Grove Living Cente ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:12 am

  • Eulaine A. Koehler

    STERLING – Eulaine A. Koehler, 92, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Four Seasons Care Center in Morrison.
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:12 am

  • Harriet P. Wierema

    PHOENIX – Harriet Pessman Wierema, 94, of Phoenix, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Phoenix.Bosma-Renk ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:12 am

  • Lois J. Hoover

    STERLING – Lois J. Hoover, 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:12 am

  • Lola Mitchell

    STERLING – Lola Mitchell, 92, of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling,
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:12 am

  • Backs Elwood for president

    Elwood’s mentor, Doug Hand, has passed, and in his honor, I suggest we nominate Elwood for president of the United States.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff

    I have never been interested in politics or campaigns until now – not because I didn’t think it was important, but because I never felt such a strong ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Last call to all Earth Angels

    As you know, Earth Angel season will be climaxing soon. Once again, I need everyone’s help to get put the word out. We depend on the public’s particip ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Welcome step toward cameras

    It was welcome news to learn that Sangamon County is moving forward with an effort to allow cameras and microphones in trial courtrooms.
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Startups find it unnecessarily hard to succeed

    SPRINGFIELD – Starting a small business is tough; starting one in Illinois is even more difficult.Ov ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Compensate classroom aides in a fair manner

    My son, Evan, is almost 11 years old and attends Jefferson School. He is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder, just like many ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:13 am

  • All about eves, Christmas and the primary

    One week from today, it will be Christmas Eve, a date filled with great anticipation of a very important event the next day.
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:13 am

  • From our archives: Warm welcome to ‘horse market’

    Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Ga ...
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 9:40 pm

  • Deal stresses importance of being Turkey

    The international agreement to restrain Iran’s nuclear program has generated anxiety in Israel and elsewhere. Middle East uncertainty underscores the ...
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 9:40 pm

  • Put an end to erroneous payments

    Did you know that each year, the government erroneously pays millions of dollars to dead people who should obviously no longer be eligible for such be ...
    Dec. 13, 2013 - 5:34 pm

  • Out Here: 'Townships need to resharpen pencils'

    Townships feel under assault. That's no secret. Last year, a law firm presented, "Townships in Crisis Mode: What Can be Done," at a conference in Spri ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 6:24 pm

  • Out Here: No need to tout GOP credentials

    Former Rep. Bobby Schilling is a Republican, but you wouldn't have known that from his recent speech to workers at the IFH Group factory in Rock Falls ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 6:15 pm

  • An ugly word in our language

    Justin Coltrain, who is charged with a hate crime in an August fight in Ogle County, says he is not a racist. But Coltrain, who is white, didn't help ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 4:05 pm

  • Like what you see on the front page?

    What to put on the front page is a big decision every day – one in which readers often disagree. In an email, one woman objected to our lead story, "V ...
    Nov. 28, 2013 - 11:05 pm

  • Day meetings good for working folks?

    Last week, the Lee County Board resisted the idea of holding meetings at night – the time most working people can attend. The vote was 12-10 in favor ...
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 9:10 am

  • Sure would like to hear from Gene

    In his re-election campaign last year, Whiteside County Board member Gene Jacoby pushed for openness. In a statement in our newspaper, he wrote, "As e ...
    Nov. 21, 2013 - 4:07 pm

  • All for choice on helmets, but...

    When it comes to helmets and seat belts, I'm on the side of choice and freedom. If you want to ride your bike and let the breeze blow through your hai ...
    Nov. 18, 2013 - 4:14 pm

  • Unnecessarily complex

    One of the biggest objections to Obamacare is it'll make health insurance more bureaucratic. I'll leave that debate to others, but let's make one thin ...
    Nov. 8, 2013 - 12:21 pm

  • Rock Falls shoppers help Sterling

    Just like everywhere else in Illinois, Cherry Valley residents have to pay property taxes – for schools, township, county, other entities. But not for ...
    Nov. 5, 2013 - 3:00 pm

  • A concern for offenders'' privacy?

    In September, we reported on a father-and-son duo who attacked Benjamin Brainerd in Sterling earlier this year. The father, James Velasquez, asked Bra ...
    Nov. 1, 2013 - 2:19 pm

  • Farm land still a good investment

    Mark Fassler and his brother Tim were finishing up their soybean harvest in early October. The brothers, who took over farming for their father, work ...
    Dec. 13, 2013 - 5:40 pm

  • BorgWarner designs product

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. ­– BorgWarner has introduced the world’s first electronic limited slip differential designed for the front transaxle of a front-wh ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 4:57 pm

  • Firm’s results reported

    Donaldson Co. Inc. announced its financial results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter.The engine prod ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 4:56 pm

  • MORRISON - After 3 years of planning, construction, and inspections, Resthave Home will open its doors to the three newly-built extensions which are t ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 4:56 pm

  • Business Notebook: Sinnissippi Centers kicks off Oregon project

    OREGON – Ground was broken Dec. 4 on Sinnissippi Centers' new 6,400-square-foot office. The new building will be at 100 Jefferson St. in Oregon, repla ...
    Dec. 13, 2013 - 5:39 pm

  • Sterling woman joins food sales company

    STERLING – Melinda McCarter of Sterling has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc.
    Dec. 5, 2013 - 4:45 pm

  • Free legal help available in Dixon

    DIXON – Attorney Andrew Bollman will provide a complimentary review and draft of powers of attorney for property and health care through Feb. 1 at 119 ...
    Dec. 5, 2013 - 4:44 pm

  • Wipfli team earns recognition

    MILWAUKEE – Wipfli LLP, a professional services firm, announced that its Turnaround and Restructuring Services group was honored with the Turnaround o ...
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 10:31 am

  • Sterling builder attends course

    MAZOMANIE, Wis. – Ryan Hartman of Andersen Statewide Buildings LLC of Sterling participated in the 3-day Wick Buildings Builder School refresher cours ...
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 10:31 am

  • Hibbett Sporting Goods now open

    DIXON – Hibbett Sporting Goods has opened its newest location in Dixon.The store, 1620 Miller St., w ...
    Nov. 30, 2013 - 12:20 am

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Thursday, Dec. 19Childhood immunization clinic; Women, Infants and Children clinic; and Family Plann ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Former resident competing in charity contest

    STERLING – Votes can be cast until Friday to help a former Sterling Park District employee win an Internet contest for outdoors gear.
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:07 am

  • Homework club in Amboy taking holiday break

    AMBOY – Teen Turf’s Homework Club will not meet after Wednesday until school starts again Jan. 6.A p ...
    Dec. 17, 2013 - 8:07 am

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Tuesday, Dec. 17Childhood immunization clinic; Women, Infants and Children clinic; and Family Planni ...
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 9:40 pm

  • Group will meet next in March

    DIXON – The Sauk Valley MS Support Group will not meet Tuesday. There also will be no meetings in January and February.
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 11:06 pm

  • Deadline close for Earth Angel

    FORRESTON – Donations of toys for children and cards for troops still are being accepted through the Earth Angel program in Ogle County. All military ...
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 11:06 pm

  • Holiday deals set at local bookstore

    LANARK – The first 20 shoppers Friday at Twice-Sold Tales bookstore will be able to fill a bag of books for $1.
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 11:06 pm

  • Rochelle man hurt in snowmobile crash

    OGLE COUNTY – A Rochelle man was taken to the hospital Saturday after a snowmobile crash in the 13000 block of East Flagg Road.
    Dec. 15, 2013 - 11:07 pm

  • Private graduates from basic training

    Army National Guard Pvt. Trevor G. Howell has completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 3:59 pm

  • Conference focus includes strategies

    DIXON – An Administrative Professionals Conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 in the east mall at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 stat ...
    Dec. 12, 2013 - 3:58 pm

  • A time for tradition

    During the Christmas season, food traditions abound.It’s a time when special, once-a-year recipes br ...
    NEW: Dec. 18, 2013 - 1:15 am

  • Soup is in season

    It seems like I have been making a big pot of soup almost every weekend lately.It makes a quick supp ...
    Dec. 10, 2013 - 9:07 pm

  • Give the gift of food

    GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Looking for a gift that your family and friends will enjoy and is easy on your w ...
    Dec. 10, 2013 - 9:07 pm

  • Skip the cookie exchange for a holiday bash with simple delicious treats

    We wanted to have a holiday gathering but didn’t have a lot of time to prep, plan or prepare.So what ...
    Dec. 10, 2013 - 9:09 pm

  • Snow day and pancakes

    Snow comes with winter the way the receipt comes with groceries. Routine. Except in Baltimore. There, snow comes with winter the way Godzilla comes wi ...
    Dec. 4, 2013 - 5:03 pm

  • Capture the benefits of cranberries

    Among the fruit group, cranberries are one of the top contenders for richest in health-promoting antioxidants. Cranberries and cranberry juice have lo ...
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 9:07 pm

  • Wine gifts galore for the holidays

    You know the type: He or she already has a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, 65 corkscrews, a dozen too-cute wine posters (“Wine a little; you’ll feel better” ...
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 9:00 pm

  • Talkin' turkey with Butterball CEO

    NEW YORK (AP) – Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving, says Butterball CEO Rod Brenneman. Whether it's turkey sausage for breakfast, turkey medallions on ...
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 8:47 am

  • Homemade for health and wealth

    I was speaking with a friend this week who told me that she asked her kids “What is the one dish you could not do without for Thanksgiving?” After hea ...
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 8:47 am

  • Pot pie perfection

    Now is when the menu changes, when pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil retires to also-ran status, when the prospect of gravy makes our mouth water.
    Nov. 27, 2013 - 8:47 am