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  • Roberta A. Weber

    POLO – Roberta A. Weber, 81, of Polo, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.She was ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Linda R. Loos

    ROCKFORD – Linda Rene Loos, 67, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Eloise I. Rauser

    DES MOINES, Iowa – Eloise I. Rauser, 90, of Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines, formerly of Morrison, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at the cen ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Helen V. Naden

    POLO – Helen V. Naden, 98, of Polo, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was a homemaker.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Janet K. Libberton

    SAVANNA – Janet Kay Libberton, 79, of Savanna, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Rosalind B. Wakem

    GRAND DETOUR – Rosalind B. Wakem, 77, of Grand Detour, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at her home.Jo ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Kambri Lynn Folkers

    STERLING – Kambri Lynn Folkers, 2 months, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Nancy L. Peltz 1946-2015

    LONGMONT, Colorado – Nancy L. Peltz, 68, of Longmont, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.Nancy was born Sept ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Lillian R. Woodyatt

    FLOSSMOOR – Lillian Ruth Woodyatt (née Sikkema), 89, of Flossmoor, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at St. James Hospice in Chicago Heights.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Arthur F. Radake

    TAMPICO – Arthur F. Radake, 79, of Tampico, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:31 pm

  • Dukes down Warriors, 56-43

    The Dixon Dukes built a lead it never relinquished in a 56-43 win over the Sterling Golden Warriors.
    Jan. 19, 2015 - 9:34 am

  • Sterling graduate joins chamber

    Annely Salgado has been named the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce marketing, customer-relations manager.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Area builder earns national award

    Rural Renovators of Franklin Grove received the National Frame Builders Association Award, 2014 Building of Year during the Feb. 18-20 NFBA Exposition ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Grant application deadline nears

    OREGON – Grant Applications for United Way program funding will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 27 from Ogle County-based nonprofit organizations provi ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • United Way to honor volunteers

    STERLING – The United Way of Whiteside County’s annual Campaign Celebration will be March 11.The pu ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Rotarians deliver valentines to seniors

    ROCK FALLS – Members of the Rock Falls Rotary Club recently met. Gabi Duz, Rotary Youth Exchange stu ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Perms and braids and extensions, oh my!

    There’s a new place in town to get your glam on. Sisters Natikka and Alexis Lerma opened Nasos Salon ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:43 pm

  • Business Notebook: Sterling bakery on the move

    STERLING – Aurelio’s Bake Shop is moving to 517 Locust St. in Sterling. Owner Aurelio Gallardo has been at 406 Avenue G since starting the business in ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:38 pm

  • New chiropractor opening in Prophetstown

    PROPHETSTOWN – Beginning next week, a new chiropractor will call Prophetstown home.Renew Chiropracti ...
    Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:38 pm

  • Grants benefit 4-H Foundation

    The 4-H Foundation has received a $30,000 donation from ADM Cares, a part of the Archer Daniels Midland Co.
    Feb. 21, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Area counties receive grants

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency awarded funding to Local Emergency Planning Committees.
    Feb. 21, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

    Saturday, Feb. 28Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chi ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Open sew day, meeting scheduled

    PRINCETON – Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Phones available for better hearing

    SPRINGFIELD – New amplified telephones are available for senior citizens and those with hearing loss.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Model railroad to mark anniversary

    FREEPORT – Fever River Railroad, a model railroad club owned by the Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen, will mark its 50th anniversary with an open ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Proposed hospice home meetings scheduled

    DIXON – Hospice of the Rock River Valley will offer three programs in March for the public to learn more about the agency’s new hospice home.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Achievers honored for studies at WACC

    STERLING – Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its January Students of the Month.They are:Mau ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • History of area Amish on agenda

    STERLING – The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. March 8 in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Students can apply for assistance

    MORRISON – Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi will give a $500 scholarship to a full-time student through the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Original art needed for annual show

    DIXON – Entries are being sought for the 68th annual Phidian Art Show, which will open at 6 p.m. March 31 at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Seco ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

  • Soul care subject of March session

    AMBOY – The Lee County Homemakers Education Association will offer a Lesson for Living at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Illinois Extension off ...
    Feb. 28, 2015 - 1:15 am

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