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A Veterans Day ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Dixon's Veterans Memorial Park. The event was hosted by Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 540. Retired U.S. Army Col. Jerry Newman served as the keynote speaker.

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Brooks Jewelers opened in September in downtown Oregon. It is owned by Jen Brooks, who has been a practicing jeweler for 22 years. Brooks makes custom jewelry in addition to doing repairs, cleaning and inspection and appraisals.

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Around 800 people attended a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Crossroads Community Church's Polo campus.

Newman Central Catholic High School recently released its first-quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year.

Serenity Hospice and Home will host a “You’re Not Crazy – You’re Grieving” three-week grief class from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Nov. 6 through 20.

The Dixon American Legion will serve lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the gallery’s upcoming arts programs, classes, class instructors and operations.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host a “Fall Color Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lock 3 of the Hennepin Canal Mainline, corner of Illinois Route 26 and Illinois Route 29 in Bureau County.