After 19-Years as Director of the Lee County Emergency Management, Kevin Lalley set to Retire
In a couple of weeks, a member of the Lee County Government will be saying it is enough and it is time to retire. For the past 19-years, Kevin Lalley has been the Director of the Lee
Oregon’s New Tourism Efforts Off to a Good Start
The City of Oregon is starting a new vigorous tourism campaign. The campaign called All Trails Lead to Oregon has launched very well says City Manager Darin DeHaan. The efforts are to reach the Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee
Motorcyclist Injured following Crash Wednesday Evening
On Wednesday evening, June 11, Ogle County Deputies responded to the 5000 block of North German Church Road for a single motorcycle crash. After an investigation, Deputies determined that the driver, 34-year-old John Simmons of Rockford was
Young Entrepreneurs Gets a Chance to do Business at Dixon City Market Jr
Dixon City Market Jr., sponsored by Value Lab LLC, is open to young entrepreneurs from the age of 6 to 16 during the 2025 City Market season! Registration is $10. Dixon City Market Jr participants will sell
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Duane Long with an update on Project Rock
The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long discussing the construction taking place in Vaile Park and the “Project Rock” walking bridge construction in Page Park.
Rock Falls Summer Splash returns June 21 at RB&W District Park
From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 5K, music, food trucks, kids games, craft vendors, contests, a dog pageant show, dance party and costume parade.
Country Crossroads Quilt Guild to meet June 16 in Forreston
Three of the guild’s members will share information on preparing quilts for the long armer as well as some hints for a successful outcome of your long arming experience.
Scholarship Fund Golf Outing to be held in Todd Maynard’s honor
The first annual Todd Maynard Scholarship Fund Golf Outing will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 19 at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Sheffield. It is described as “a day on the green for Todd
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Brandon Clark on Sterling development
The TALK-LINE interview for June 11 featured Shaw Local News Reporter Brandon Clark giving an update on the Sterling Riverfront development and a look at area events on the calendar from June through July.
Dixon Pride festival returns to Page Park on June 14
From 2-10 p.m., June 14 attendees can show their support for the LGBTQ+ community at 1 Page Park Drive.