DIXON – Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard told the governmental task force Wednesday that maintaining checks and balances in a municipality can come down to personalities. ... Read More »
MORRISON – Whiteside County meant enough to a Morrison businesswoman and quarter horse aficionado that she left it more than $100,000. Margaret "Margy" Haines, who owned Balloons Galore and, like her friend Rita Crundwell, was well-known in quarter horse circles, left no instructions on how she wanted the $116,550 spent. ... Read More »
DIXON – Thomas Clemens, 17, is Dixon High School's April Student of the Month. His parents are Alan and Amy Jo Clemens, and he has a younger brother, Nicholas, and an older sister, Emily.
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When recent Rock Falls grad Steven Armoska scored 43 points against IVC this past Dec. 14, a text was waiting for him soon after the game.
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An authentic World War II reenactment camp will be at Elks Page Park in Dixon on this weekend, June 21 through 23. This will feature daily battle simulations with U.S. and German troops, armored vehicle displays, weapons and uniform demonstrations and a military collectibles sale. "WWII Recreated" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the park at 7883 S. Lowell Park Road. Admission is $10 per car. There will be a tribute to World War II veterans, who will be admitted free of charge. The sale will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The public can bring items to buy, sell, or trade, for $10 a table. Call Dick Grobe, 815-284-9881, to reserve a spot. ... Read More »
TAMPICO – It’s a great weekend for a parade in Tampico.The Tampico Homecoming Days parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday, marching out the 4-day event with style.The parade begins
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Summer is finally here, and it’s time for picnics in the park. As I write this column, this may be the most beautiful day since sometime last fall. We needed neither air conditioning nor heat, and the soft gentle breeze was comfortable.
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POLO – Larry F. Wuebben, 73, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk.Larry was born
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SAVANNA – Geraldine E. Dauphin, 89, of Savanna, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her home.Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling arrangements.
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The other day, we ran a story about the Dixon Tourism Board's website, which is hard to navigate and missing key information, particularly about the Petunia Festival. Are we wasting our time examining local tourism websites?
