A third meeting between two rivals came down to one run Friday evening in the Class 2A Rock Falls Regional title game. In the end, Bureau Valley pulled off its second upset of the week, defeating Bureau County and Three Rivers rival Princeton 6-5 in a thriller.

Dixon senior Olivia Cox scored top-12 finishes in both the shot put and the discus to move on to Saturday's finals at Eastern Illinois University, plus more from around the Sauk Valley area Friday.

Within the Impact Program, high school students who graduate within SVCC’s district, which includes Whiteside, Lee, and parts of Bureau, Ogle, Henry and Carroll counties, can earn their tuition through completing community service hours.

Attendees will be able to exchange advice, share experiences and find emotional support.

The Kenworth semi-tractor was westbound on Pines Road, pulling a flatbed trailer with wood pallets, when the crash occurred.

American Legion Post 296 will host a garage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at their Post, 601 First Ave., Sterling.

Kris Stubblefield must serve 50% of the prison sentence and then 4 years of probation.

Board OKs slate of hires, resignations and new interns.

The Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office, Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center and Department of Children and Family Services are assisting with the investigation.