Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon held its commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025, at the school.

Russ Shuck is closing his automotive service business. He will continue to offer towing services.

FFA students brought their tractors and animals to the lawn of the elementary school for kids to learn about agriculture.

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Longtime Dixon mechanic Russ Shuck of Russ' Automotive Service has closed his auto repair business after a 55-plus-year career. Shuck will continue to run the towing side of the business.

Sterling's Bryce Hartman pitched a complete game with six strikeouts in a 7-3 win over Mendota. Eastland baseball and softball won, Oregon's Isabelle Berg pitched a one-hitter and more in Saturday's Sauk Valley roundup.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 9 featured Lee County State's Attorney Charley Boonstra discussing the cases that have been completed through his office and more.

Ebenezer Reformed Church is hosting 7 p.m. program featuring Pastors Darin and Korene Sturtz.

The SafeSitter Essentials with CPR course prepares students in grades 6-8 to care for younger children and handle emergencies. The one-day class will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the RiverWorks Coworking building, 114 E. Everett St. in Dixon.

A Sterling man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to fatally stabbing a man found severely injured last August in a vehicle that crashed in the hospital parking lot.