A cast of characters goes on an undersea adventure as told by Fulton High School students during their performance of "The Little Mermaid" on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Matt Lillpop, Whiteside County Farm Bureau manager, has completed all requirements to continue his designation as a Farm Bureau certified manager.

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Oregon scored five runs in the fourth inning en route to a 7-1 win over Polo on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Jackson Messenger had one hit for the Hawks with three RBIs followed by Logan Weems with one hit and one RBI. Jack Washburn had one hit, a double. Bryce Becker was the winning pitcher. Nolan Hahn and Carter Merdian had one hit each for the Marcos.

Amboy and Oregon baseball won, Sterling boys tennis went 3-0 at the Harlem Invite, and Newman boys tennis finished second at the five-team Rochelle Hub Invite. Plus more in Saturday's SVM area roundup.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, recently hosted a lunch and roundtable discussion at his district office with 13 local school superintendents.

The three departments will receive grants up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.

Workshops are May 11 and May 18.

The Jerry Criss Band will kick off performances at noon.

Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed April 12-19.