The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce presented awards to Brent Reuter and Tygen Bausman and honored three SVACC ambassadors during the Chamber’s annual awards ceremony Thursday at Deer Valley Banquet.

All kids ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus free throw championship Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s School in Dixon.

Head Start provides comprehensive child development, school readiness and family support services to expectant parents and children ages birth to 5.

The teams will compete Feb. 8 at DHS in the United States Drone Soccer District VI Qualifier.

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

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The Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/Head Start program at Wallace School in Sterling welcomed representatives from state Reps. Brady Fritts and Tony McCombie's offices for a visit and tour Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

A Rock Falls woman has been sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to one count each of battery and felony criminal trespass to a residence.

Foundation to hold Jan. 29 public investment meeting for planned riverfront park.

Students in preschool to sixth grade are awarded a token after reaching their academic or behavioral goal. They’ll drop their token into the machine, choose one of 25 books, punch in its corresponding number and watch as the machine lights up and dispenses their chosen book.