Dixon boys cross country was just a point from a state trophy, multiple area runners placed in the top 50, Sterling swimming qualified Madison Austin and a relay to state and Sauk Valley volleyball advanced to a regional final in Saturday's sports roundup.

“I remember my first sight of the shop and it shocked me,” he recalled. “It was in dry dock for repairs, just coming home from a major battle and had suffered heavy damage. Being young, I believe I realized for the first time how serious things could get.”

The Valor Support Project takes requests for assistance from veterans in the Sauk Valley. Headed up by retired Army Sgt. Floyd Dunn of Sterling, it is a non-profit organization aimed at assisting veterans facing financial, physical and mental health challenges.

100 Women Who Care donations go to local 501c organizations within Ogle County

Cpl. Ronald Baker was killed by German forces in August 1944 in an area of northwest France.

The only Revolutionary War veteran buried in Whiteside County was honored Saturday, Oct. 5, by the Kishwaukee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, which installed a commemorative plaque at a cemetery southeast of Albany.

The Honor Flight of the Quad Cities honors veterans by pairing them with volunteer guardians for a day-long trip to Washington D.C., where they can share personal experiences and make connections with other veterans.

Newman assistant football coach Todd Messer brings a valuable perspective as a marine veteran and retired police officer.

Goodwill’s Veteran Career Resource Program helps veterans find employment by providing one-on-one job readiness training, comprehensive support services and employment referrals for Sauk Valley veterans.