On this day, April 19 of 1911, one of Dixon’s most beloved mayors took office: William Bradford Brinton. Even though he lived in Dixon for only 15 of his 87 years, he left a legacy that has endured for more than a century.

Kaitlyn Knipple, of Dixon, and Jay Dykstra, of Fulton, were named to the list.

Bickett said the new Storm varsity girls coach will be named at Wednesday’s board meeting and is someone who is well-versed with the area basketball scene and has coached against Bureau Valley for years.

Dixon Petunia Festival organizers on Friday announced the musical entertainment lineup for the 2024 festival, which runs from July 3 to 7.

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Thursday's Sterling at Princeton girls soccer match

A Sterling felon convicted less than a year ago of threatening over social media to kill two Reagan Middle School students is facing new drug charges in Whiteside County.

University of Iowa cellist Anthony Arnone is the soloist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra this weekend, closing the 70th concert season for the orchestra.

Seven women were honored as YWCA Women of Achievement award winners at the Dixon Elks Lodge on Thursday.

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Byron edged Oregon 2-1 on Thursday, April 18, 2024 giving the Hawks their first loss of the 2024 season. In a rain-soaked game, Oregon's Deborah Schmid scored in the first half for the Hawks, but the Tigers tied the score at the 32-minute mark of the second half and scored the winning goal with three minutes left in the game. Byron moved to 7-3 on the season while Oregon's record is 8-1.