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Ashton’s Gomez sees chess success, wins national tournament in October

Ashton's Kaiden Gomez won a national chess tournament for youth players ranked 1700 and above in Omaha.

By Jeff Helfrich●

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Brandon Clark interviews Katie Baker on upcoming local 4-H programs

Brandon Clark spoke with Katie Baker, Lee County’s 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, on Talk Line. They discussed local 4-H programs, community projects, and upcoming opportunities for kids.

By Brandon Clark●

Rock River Hospice and Home raising funds through annual Festival of Trees

Unique trees and colorful table settings are once again on display for the annual Rock River Hospice and Home Festival of Trees.

By Alex T. Paschal●

Defense rests in Sterling firefighter wrongful death trial; jury expected to begin deliberations Friday

A Whiteside County jury is on track to begin deliberating Friday to decide whether two Rock Falls fire officials’ actions at a 2021 fire contributed to a Sterling firefighter’s line-of-duty death

By Charlene Bielema●

Lee County Board will vote on proposed budget, property tax levy Nov. 20

The proposed 2025 property tax rate is 82.42 cents per $100 of equalized assessed value, an increase from the 2024 rate of 79.46 cents.

By Payton Felix●