Hilty is Sterling High School student of the month
After high school graduation, Ian Hilty will attend Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to study pre-physical therapy and will also play soccer for the Bethel Royals.
Fulton High School releases first-semester honor roll
Fulton High School has released its 2025-26 first-semester honor roll.
Lee County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026
Here’s a list of Lee County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Newman’s Blair Grennan
Newman wrestler Blair Grennan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout who won her weight class at the E-P tournament and
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Newman’s Blair Grennan
Newman wrestler Blair Grennan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout who won her weight class at the E-P tournament and
The 2026 Listener Appreciation Party Heads to Deer Valley Banquets!
The 2026 Listener Appreciation Party will be held this year at Deer Valley Banquets in Deer Grove on Friday, March 13th. The doors will open at 6 pm, and the Party will begin at 7 pm. River
Sterling’s Woodlawn receives grant to support Outreach Theater Program with Dixon Public Schools
Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Prairie Brome Solar to support the Academy’s outreach theater program with Dixon Public Schools.
Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026
Here’s a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.
Luxury fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93
Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable elegance, has died at the age of 93, according to an announcement from his foundation on Monday. He passed away at his home
Trisha Yearwood to release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ EP, announces acoustic tour
Trisha Yearwood will release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ – an expanded digital version of her album The Mirror, on Jan. 23. Yearwood shared that the deluxe edition of the LP features four new tracks: “You’re Gonna Love It