Sterling seniors Cale Ledergerber, Mason Emin, Kirra Gibson, Kyle Knutsen, Kendric Muhammad and Isaiah Mendoza signed their National Letters of Intent April 24 at the Sterling Schools Foundation building in Sterling. Senior Andre Klaver also announced his college commitment.

The Dixon American Legion will serve roast pork, cheesy potatoes, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 26.

Michael Clark, regional development director of the Hope Life Center in Sterling, will be the special guest.

A Rock Falls man who recently entered into a plea agreement in 13 pending Whiteside County cases now is charged with appliance theft from a store in Dixon.

Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at the KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

Rock Falls Tourism is accepting submissions from artists to exhibit their work at the Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery being held on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Newman scored five runs in the top of the second inning and put up another five spot in the fifth to put the finishing touches on a 13-3 Three Rivers East victory against Bureau Valley on Wednesday. Seven batters hit safely as the Comets outhit the Storm 10-6.

Dixon Fire Department floor work starts, firetrucks will be parking in outside lot

Sauk Valley area softball teams have shown signs of potential in the first month-and-a-half of the season. Sterling and Fulton have emerged as top teams in the region, while Morrison and Dixon are trending upward.