Sterling’s DeAndre Maas scores 25 in win at Quincy: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling freshman DeAndre Maas scored a career-high 25 points in a win at Quincy. Newman wrestler Blair Grennan went 4-0 in Pontiac, Oregon boys basketball is 6-0 and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
Sterling’s DeAndre Maas scores 25 in win at Quincy: Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Sterling freshman DeAndre Maas scored a career-high 25 points in a win at Quincy. Newman wrestler Blair Grennan went 4-0 in Pontiac, Oregon boys basketball is 6-0 and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley roundup.
YMCA’s Mortonson to be honored at Dec. 17 retirement open house, public invited

The Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA will host a Dec. 17 open house for Aquatics Director Deb Mortonson, who is retiring after being involved with YMCA communities for 39 years.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Departments

Host Brandon Clark discusses holiday fire safety, the Community Connect app, and fire department training integration with Sterling Fire Department Chief David Northcutt and Rock Falls Fire Department Deputy Chief Kyle Sommers.
Rock Falls’ horse-drawn wagon rides set for Dec. 12 canceled due to cold

The horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa & Mrs. Claus visits now will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 19, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.
Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025

Here’s a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.
Tessmann named to dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic

David Tessmann of Sterling has been named to the 2025 summer trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Jelly Roll surprised during Joe Rogan podcast with invite to join Grand Ole Opry

Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry while appearing on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience‘ podcast. Rogan surprised Jelly with a video message from his mentor and friend Craig Morgan during the
Lee Brice shares video for ‘Killed the Man’

Lee Brice has released the music video for his new single, “Killed the Man.” “Killed the Man‘ was co-written by Michael Whitworth, Jared Conrad, Troy Cartwright and Chandler Baldwin, which Brice co-produced with Ben Glover and Jerrod Niemann.
Diana Ross to headline ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest’

Diana Ross has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest.’ The night kicks off in New York and continues through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond.