Things to Do: Ukelele concert set in Fulton, have breakfast with Santa in Albany
Here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Fulton, Albany and Prophetstown the week of Dec. 8, 2025.
Photos: Oregon Candlelight Walk, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Oregon’s Candlelight Walk included plenty of holiday shopping, activities, and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday. Dec. 6, 2025.
Dixon Boys Wrestling Wins DeJarnatt Invite, Dixon Boys Basketball Falls at PC
Local Sports Scoreboard (12/5-12/6 Recap) Boys Wrestling Carson DeJarnatt Invitational (Sterling): 1. Dixon 261 2. Sterling Newman 206.5 3. Clinton, IA 206 4. Sterling 146 5. Galesburg 147 6. Fulton 129.5 7. Woodstock 125.5 8. Rock Falls
Photos: Polo Christmas Festival, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
The Polo Christmas Festival offered activities for kids, shopping, refreshments and more on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
Photos: Forreston’s Christmas in the Country, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Forreston kicked off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 with a craft fair, lighted parade, Santa Claus, and several other events and activities.
Early morning Dixon fire under investigation, state fire marshal called in
The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural FPD and Advance EMS were dispatched at 4:46 a.m Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, to the area of Monroe Avenue and West First Street for a reported explosion and fire.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Eastland’s Tatum Grim
Eastland basketball player Tatum Grim is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. She was named to Forreston’s all-tournament team and has helped the Cougars to a 7-1 start. Here is a Q&A with the three-sport senior.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Eastland’s Tatum Grim
Eastland basketball player Tatum Grim is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. She was named to Forreston’s all-tournament team and has helped the Cougars to a 7-1 start. Here is a Q&A with the three-sport senior.
Horse-drawn wagon rides at Rock Falls’ Centennial Park rescheduled for Dec. 12
Sponsored by Candlelight Inn, these festive rides will run from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2025, with the last ride at 8:15 p.m. Please note that no vehicles will be allowed in the park that evening.
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 30-Dec. 6 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you