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  • Judith A. Holland-Lindell

    MENDOTA – Judith A. Holland-Lindell, 73, of Mendota, formerly of Sterling, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at her home.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Betty J. Wilkinson

    SAVANNA – Betty Jean Wilkinson, 72, of Savanna, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Gloria B. Miller

    STERLING – Gloria B. Miller, 80, of Sterling, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Charles F. Lane

    WALNUT – Charles F. Lane, 77, of Walnut, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Arden Courts in Glen Ellyn.C ...
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Alan J. Dykstra

    MORRISON – Alan J. Dykstra, 54, of Morrison, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home.Bosma-Renkes Fu ...
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Dennis A. Stoudt

    ROCK FALLS – Dennis A. Stoudt, 66, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Donna R. Eykamp

    JACKSONVILLE – Donna Rae Eykamp, 70, of Jacksonville, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Donald F. 'Don' Blair

    STERLING – Donald F. "Don" Blair, 82, of Sterling, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital. He worked in customer relations with No ...
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Roland F. Stewart

    MILLEDGEVILLE – Roland F. Stewart, 82, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 pm

  • Ruth S. Tervelt

    ROUND ROCK, Texas – Ruth S. Tervelt, 100, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Quincy, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Round Rock Medical Center.
    March 3, 2015 - 9:10 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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