Newman junior Joel Rhodes and Sterling sophomore Aron Rivera both went 1-2 on Thursday in singles play to wrap up the season at the IHSA state tennis meet. Sterling's Micah Peterson and Jacob Prevo fell after a close doubles match in consolation.

The guest speaker at Amboy's Memorial Day ceremony reminded the audience that honoring the country's fallen can be an act of unity.

Whatshername, a tribute to Green Day, will perform May 30 at The Dixon Historic Theatre. Dement Town Music Fest is also set for May 30.

Chase Dykstra pitched a perfect game with 15 strikeouts to send Fulton baseball to Saturday's regional final. Forreston baseball won, Eastland beat Milledgeville and Oregon softball fell against North Boone in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

MANDRELL: From the vision of Pete Dillon and the founding board, who worked tirelessly to establish the college, to the graduates of the Class of 2026, the college’s history is filled with remarkable examples of overcoming challenges, pursuing opportunity, and changing lives.

The First National Bank in Amboy congratulates Ellie McLaughlin for being selected “2026 Student of the Year” at Honors Night held at Amboy High School on May 21. The First National Bank in Amboy is the sponsor of this $5,000 scholarship award.

Morrison's Noah Robbins and Gage Wilson each had three RBIs in a 10-0 win over Stark County to open the baseball postseason. Bureau Valley and West Carroll also advanced to the regional semifinals in Monday's Sauk Valley Roundup.

Scholarships are given to those students who best exemplify the goals of PFLAG: advocacy, support, and education.

Registration for Montmorency School’s 2026-2027 school year will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8.

Take a look back at news, sports and features from the Sauk Valley for the week of May 15-21, 2026.

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Sterling's Aron Rivera beat Newman's Joel Rhodes 6-2, 6-4 in the third-place match at the Class 1A Geneseo Sectional tennis meet. The Golden Warriors were second as a team.

Sterling and Newman both had boys tennis players qualify for state after reaching the semifinals at the Class 1A Geneseo Sectional. Milledgeville's Loren Meiners had the regional-title-winning hit against Eastland in extras, and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Newman, Forreston, Bureau Valley, Oregon, Fulton and Amboy had girls advance to Saturday's state track and field finals. Bureau Valley softball advanced in the postseason, Sterling baseball won twice and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Red, White, & Blue Ball on June 27 at Loveland Community House in Dixon will be an evening of patriotism, music, and community held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and in support of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Forreston’s Darin Greenfield had six RBIs in a 25-4 baseball win over Eastland, Spencer Nye had three RBIs for Milledgeville, Dixon softball fell in postseason action and more in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Eighth-seeded Erie-Prophetstown softball led top-seeded Riverdale 3-2 before falling just short in the regional semifinals. Milledgeville and Eastland softball advanced, Dixon and Oregon girls soccer advanced and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Megan Hubbard had eight strikeouts and Avery Mangler had two RBIs as West Carroll softball beat Polo 5-3, advancing to face Morrison. Erie-Prophetstown and Amboy softball also advanced, Rock Falls baseball beat Mendota and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

To get more information about the important part that “smithing” played in the Sauk Valley area, come to the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, to hear Greg Dutchoff, a local blacksmith, speak.

Get caught up on Sauk Valleys news, sports and features from the week of May 8-15, 2026.

Sauk Valley Community College held its 2026 commencement Friday on the school campus in Dixon.

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Sauk Valley Community College held its 2026 commencement Friday, May 15, 2026.

Sterling's Aron Rivera was named co-MVP after a No. 1 singles title at the Western Big 6 Conference tennis meet. Dixon baseball beat Rochelle twice, Morrison softball beat Oregon 3-2, Newman won 15-5 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The Dixon School Board on Wednesday approved a slate of personnel items, including new hires, changes of status, and resignations.

Dixon's Daniela Lovett qualified for state track in the 3,200 after running a personal best. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown boys track had wins at the Three Rivers meet, Fulton softball won the NUIC West and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with Lauren Metzler of Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery about Tevin’s Tribe and its overdose awareness and prevention event happening later today, focused on education, support and saving lives.

Shaw Local celebrated the winners and nominees of the Sauk Valley Favorites with a dinner and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sauk Valley Community College.

Derek Prieto won the 200 and 400 as Sterling took third at the Western Big 6 Conference track and field meet. Dixon's Brady Lawrence pitched a complete game, Dixon softball won 14-1 and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

St. Andrew Grade School's annual Spring Carnival runs May 14-17 across from RB&W District Park in Rock Falls.

The Telegraph and Gazette honors the everyday heroes making a difference in the Sauk Valley through their hard work, kindness and dedication.

A familiar Memorial Day tradition has found new life in Mount Carroll. MooFest returns with four days of music, food and games, all while supporting local nonprofits and bringing the community back together for a weekend that feels like home.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Isabella Olvera had six RBIs and Lilly Swatos drove in four in an 18-1 win over Hall. Oregon and Milledgeville softball won, Bryson Wiersema had a home run and five RBIs for Milledgeville, Dixon baseball won and more in Tuesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

It starts with a camera and turns into something bigger for Dixon High School students who are stepping behind the scenes to produce live broadcasts. They're finding confidence, solving problems and reaching audiences far beyond their town.

By day, Ryan Jandrey works with bodies. By night, he studies faces. He's chasing through portrait art something most people miss – faces, structure, and the fine line between likeness and feeling.

Leaves of history: A former church in Leaf River now protects the town’s memories. Inside, its dedicated volunteers preserve photos, artifacts and stories that refuse to fade.

Gage Farster plans to earn a degree in mechanical engineering, with the hope to graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Sterling boys tennis beat Newman 4-1, Newman baseball beat Amboy 10-0, Rock Falls won 2-0, Dixon lost to Byron 8-2, Newman softball beat Amboy 8-7, results from the Milledgeville boys track invite and more in Monday's Sauk Valley roundup.

In the Sauk Valley, disputes over gas-powered bikes have drawn ire from residents and law enforcement in recent years. Taking a clearer, statewide approach to e-mobility rules is a welcome step toward protecting riders, drivers, and pedestrians alike.

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WACC is a cooperative endeavor of 16 member school districts and three parochial schools, educating students who come from five counties: Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside.

Abate of Iowa, District 21, will host the 37th annual Blessing of the Bikes at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in downtown Fulton.

Morrison's Allie Anderson had three RBIs and Ava Duncan pitched a complete game in a 3-2 softball win at East Dubuque. Amboy softball beat Earlville twice, Eastland won 26-3 and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Eight Sauk Valley students have qualified for the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championships, which will be held the first week of June in Lexington, Virginia.

Sterling's Lily Martinez hit two home runs in a 16-1 softball win over Rock Falls. Newman softball won 11-1, Forreston baseball beat Milledgeville 6-0, Dixon boys track took second in Geneseo and more in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Sauk Valley Community College’s Jim Grot to talk about the college’s upcoming excursions and programs, including the Lake Michigan Lunch Cruise, Industrial Maintenance Bootcamp, EMT Basic Program and more.

Dixon baseball rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh to earn a 4-3 walkoff win over Byron. Sterling girls track took second at the Big 6 meet, Oregon was second at the BNC meet, Fulton was second at the NUIC meet and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The $18,500 scholarship is the largest Dixon High School scholarship presented by a Dixon-area organization.

The Dixon Historic Theatre presents "Finding Nemo Jr." on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.