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  • Sheley murder trial postponed

    MORRISON – The murder trial of twice-convicted killer Nicholas Sheley was postponed Tuesday until May.
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 10:35 pm

  • Stupor Bowl 2014 set for Feb. 1

    DIXON – A day before the Super Bowl, get your trivia on by participating in Stupor Bowl 2014. The annual fundraiser for the Dixon Public Schools Found ...
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 10:43 pm

  • Pensions fix approved; 4 local lawmakers voted 'no'

    SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Illinois Legislature approved a historic plan Tuesday to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension shortfall, a long-delayed d ...
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 10:44 pm

  • Under the Radar: Trustees dress down Coloma supervisor

    ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township trustees on Tuesday minced no words to the township's supervisor: Get the finances squared away. No excuses.
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 10:45 pm

  • Tree-mendous specimen ready for lighting in Dixon

    Tim Rockwood strings lights around KSB’ Hospitals Christmas tree Tuesday morning. The tree will be lighted Friday to kick off DIxon Main Street’s Chri ...
    Dec. 4, 2013 - 12:24 am

  • Sterling High School Student of the Month: Karlie Mellott

    Karlie Mellott, 17, a senior at Sterling High School, is an October Student of the Month. Her parents are Karla and Mike of Sterling. Her brother, Dra ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:36 pm

  • Under the Radar: Coloma yet to submit reports

    ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township Supervisor Debra Burke last month promised to submit long overdue financial reports to the state. In a Nov. 21 email to t ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:32 pm

  • Rock Falls man charged with sexual assault

    ROCK FALLS — A Rock Falls man is in Whiteside County Jail on charges of criminal sexual assault after, police say, he sexually assaulted a woman in Ju ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:36 pm

  • 2 jailed after fight; police say stabbing attempted

    STERLING – Two men were in the Whiteside County Jail on Monday after one was hit in the head with a beer bottle after trying to stab the other, author ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:21 pm

  • Graduation celebration for DARE program

    STERLING – Medals and certificates were part of the celebration by 139 fifth-graders at Washington Elementary School who graduated Monday from the sch ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:34 pm

  • Dixon council agrees to pay off city bonds early

    DIXON – The Dixon City Council approved taking care of some of its debt. During its regular meeting Monday night, the City Council unanimously approve ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:39 pm

  • Most county incumbents seek re-election

    DIXON – Lee County Board member Vern Gottel, R-rural Sterling, pushed for the county to hire an administrator, which it has never done. Many of his co ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:42 pm

  • Website redesigned for all digital users

    A redesigned saukvalley.com launches today to provide the reader with a better user experience on a desktop, smartphone or tablet.
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:14 pm

  • Rock Falls changes committee meeting date

    ROCK FALLS – The city has changed the dates of several committee meetings because of the Christmas holiday.
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:43 pm

  • Bivins opposes pension proposal

    State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, says he'll vote against legislation that aims to eliminate the state's pension debt over 30 years. Other lawmakers are ...
    Dec. 3, 2013 - 5:16 pm

  • SVM reporter at Books on First

    DIXON – Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini will have "office hours" from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Books on First, 202 W. First St.
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:16 pm

  • Sign ordinance amended by Sterling council

    STERLING – The City Council approved changes to the sign ordinance Monday, allowing two signs on retail tenant space in the Highway Business District.
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:46 pm

  • Coltrain to judge: ‘I’m not a troublemaker’

    OREGON – A Mount Morris man charged with a hate crime and battery told an Ogle County judge Monday that he is not a troublemaker. Justin W. Coltrain, ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 11:47 pm

  • SHS Student of the Month: Zachary Woessner

    Zachary Woessner, an 18-year-old student at Sterling High School, is a September Student of the Month. He is the son of Julie Woessner and the late Bo ...
    Dec. 1, 2013 - 10:42 pm

  • For cities, some seats remain unfilled

    Sterling, Dixon and Rock Falls are looking for residents to fill what their mayors have called vital city government positions. All three cities have ...
    Dec. 2, 2013 - 2:15 pm

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