'Child advocates' leave big shoes to fill

MORRISON – Libby Glazier-Timmons and Melissa Nyboer never intended to retire – at least not this year. But the Morrison Junior High School teachers opted to retire early to spare the jobs of new teachers amid more than a half-million dollars in budget cuts for next year. ... Read More »

‘It’s legalized robbery’

State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions ... Read More »

Last piece to the puzzle

DIXON – For the better part of 33 years, Carol Richardson has been putting together puzzle pieces. ... Read More »

Local News

April Student of the Month Ashley Schmitt

Senior Ashley Schmitt, 17, is Rock Falls High School's April Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Kevin and Jamie Schmitt of Rock Falls; her sister is Kayla Schmitt, 21, of Rock Falls. ... Read More »

World News

Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, sa ... Read More »

Planit Sauk Valley

Music at Lamb's Tap

Lamb's Tap has bands scheduled all month. ... Read More »

Lincoln Highway Car Show

The Annual Lincoln Highway Car Show is Saturday, May 18 in downtown Franklin Grove. There will 3 D Sound Music, vendors including food, a 50/50 drawing and of course, beautiful cars and awards. ... Read More »

Lifestyle

Swift wins 8 trophies, Bieber wins 3

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards ... Read More »

G.E.D. hopefuls should act before costs go up

Dear Abby, I have worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, with the last 25 years serving in adult education, helping students complete their high school equiv ... Read More »

Dining

Weighing benefits of greater muscle mass

Have you ever heard the riddle that asks “Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?” My question is, which one takes up more space? Consider your body. While a ... Read More »

Artisan sandwiches

Pretzel bread a hot dining trend brought home ... Read More »

Opinion

From our archives: Bishop dared to do his patriotic duty

What we thought: 150 years ago ... Read More »

Stop awarding kids for perfect attendance

Your article on May 13 [“Sterling High to end class rankings”] met with my hearty approval.Another issue that has plagued me for many years is “perfect attendance.” No award s ... Read More »

Obituaries

John H. Buyers

STERLING- John H. Buyers, 66, of Sterling, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.Born July 6, 1946 in Sterling, he was a son of John Henry and Dorothy Jo ... Read More »

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Blogs

» Extra! Extra! - A blog by Chris Heimerman
Extra! Extra! - A blog by Chris Heimerman

My kind of game

I would have gladly paid to take in the game I covered Saturday morning in Morrison.
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Wise saw collapse in support

Last week, Sterling Alderwoman Amy Viering attended her last meeting as a city official. She gave the usual praise one hears at such departures. But one compliment stuck out. At the end of her speech, she turned to City Administrator Scott Shumard and said, "You're awesome."

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