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  • Charles E. Stomberg

    SUBLETTE – Charles E. Stomberg, 62, of Sublette, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at his home.He was bo ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:19 pm

  • Arthur F. Radake

    TAMPICO – Arthur F. Radake, 79, of Tampico, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • Elizabeth Reuter

    DIXON – Elizabeth Reuter, 107, of Dixon, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon. 
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • Juan 'John' L. Lira

    STERLING – Juan "John" L. Lira, 63, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • Paula J. Panice

    STERLING – Paula J. Panice, 58, of Sterling, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at her home.Arrangements ar ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • George R. Hoops

    PINELLAS PARK, Florida – George R. Hoops, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.He is survive ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • Charles Lane

    WALNUT – Charles Lane, 77, of Walnut, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Arden Courts in Glen Ellyn.Garl ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:18 pm

  • James Allen Brubaker

    OREGON – James Allen Brubaker, 72, of Oregon, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, surrounded by his loving family.
    March 1, 2015 - 9:17 pm

  • Duane A. Garkey

    MOUNT MORRIS – Duane A. Garkey, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris, surrounded by hi ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:17 pm

  • Angela K. Haak

    DIXON – Angela K. Haak, 53, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.Angela was born Apr ...
    March 1, 2015 - 9:17 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

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