Jean Welty gives husband Joe a knowing look after realizing he is being named the 2024 Dixon Citizen of the Year Friday, April 5, 2024 during the Best of Dixon Awards. (Alex T. Paschal)
Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media
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