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Held throughout March, the long-running contest encourages Sterling Federal employees to nominate and select local charities for a chance to receive financial support.

Shop at Dixon Lioness Lions Club’s Quartermania on April 29 in Dixon; play trivia to support Sterling's Christ Lutheran School on May 10.

Whiteside County Judge James Heuerman then went one step further by ordering 22-year-old LeAndrew Adams to serve the 15 years consecutively to a 3-year sentence he was given for throwing toilet water at officers in November 2023 while being held in jail for the sex assault case.

A Sterling woman has been fined a combined $3,400 in two separate animal neglect cases in which she was charged with hoarding and neglecting cats.

The two groups will perform Mozart’s final composition, his Requiem Mass, at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clinton, Iowa.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for April 7-13, 2025.

Brett A. Holcomb, 35, was arrested by Sterling police shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the 1500 block of West Fourth Street and taken to the Whiteside County Jail, where he remained jailed Thursday.

The 2025 flower basket raffle offers community members the chance to win one of two hanging flower baskets while supporting beautification efforts for the downtown district.

The Whiteside Area Career Center has announced its list of students of the month for March 2025.

Home checked for possible occupants; no one killed or injured, according to deputy fire chief.

All makes, models and years are welcome. Awards will be presented to the Top 40, Mayor’s Choice and Best of Show.

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Rock River Madness bicycling event is May 3 in Dixon; Wed on the Rock is May 4 in Oregon.

Located at 3512 E. Lincolnway in Sterling, Boots and Boujee Boutique offers one-of-a-kind “boho, new-vibe” inspired shirts, jeans, boots, hats, lingerie, jackets and jewelry.

Asparagus is a good choice for us nutritionally. It’s low in calories and contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It even contains some protein.

Check out our photos from Boots and Boujee Boutique in Sterling

Read the transcript from the latest Talk-Line podcast: It is the 30th anniversary of Relay For Life locally and they are holding a special dinner for cancer survivors and their caregivers on May 8.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 11 featured the Chairperson of the 2025 Relay For Life event, Betty Clementz, discussing this year’s activities on June 14 at Westwood in Sterling.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for March 24-April 6, 2025.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Sterling American Legion activities.

This presentation, based on Dana Starkell's trip from Canada to Brazil, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third St., Sterling.

No residents were injured; however, a family dog died as a result of the fire.

Jefferson Elementary School students have been taking a closer look at the rainforest to boost their language arts and science skills.

The Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA hosted its annual Easter egg hunt in the pool Friday, April 11, 2025.

NCI ARTworks to host an opening reception for the month-long Naturescape exhibition of art by Karen Tucker, Mary Jean Dzurisin and Carol Bingham from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the NCI ARTworks Gallery at the Westclox building in Peru.

Here is a list of Easter egg hunts planned in the Sauk Valley beginning April 12.

Sterling’s Second Street road construction project will rebuild 10 blocks.

Talk-Line podcast: Editor Charlene Bielema discusses area news stories on the “Project ROCK” walking bridge construction project, Sterling riverfront improvements, criminal court cases, a new business opening at the Northland Mall and more.

Check out photos of the rendering of Sterling's Second Street road construction project.

The park is part of the city’s $300 million multiphase Riverfront Reimagined project.

Matthew Hicks, who also teaches building trades at the Whiteside Area Career Center and owns a construction business, built the 13-hole course. It will have a grand opening Saturday, April 12.

Check out our photos of the new 9th Hole Mini Golf & More in Sterling

Reuter: At Westwood Wellness, we are dedicated to supporting your journey toward optimal health by providing you with the most effective tools and resources available.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the library.  

Over 500 people gathered in front of Sterling’s Grandon Civic Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, during a Hands Off rally to protest the Trump administration.

Hundreds of people gather in front of the Grandon Civic Center and the post office on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Sterling to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.

Ron Clewer of developer Gorman & Co. said several hoteliers have expressed possible interest in developing hotels at the Lawrence Bros. and National sites, including representatives from Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and two local hoteliers.

Property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for March 17-30, 2025.

The ag program offers a variety of interactive classes, including crop and animal sciences, agriculture mechanics, horticulture, woodworking and landscape design.

A Sterling woman has been charged with multiple traffic offenses, including two felonies, after police say she attempted to elude authorities in Rock Falls and ended up hitting a parked vehicle.

The funds will be used to purchase new tools, enhancing the hands-on learning experience for students pursuing careers in construction, according to a news release.

The award recognizes the significant efforts and dedication of 880 associates and the management team in achieving operational excellence across all parameters, according to a news release.

Tickets available for the Rock River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet that will be April 26 in Rock Falls.

The Whiteside County Public Safety Tax Referendum passed with 3,667 votes for the measure and 2,907 against it. A total of 6,822 of the county’s 37,881 voters (18%) cast their ballots to decide the referendum’s fate.

Owner Aurelio Gallardo told Shaw Local that the move will provide additional dine-in seating, a drive-thru option and new menu items, including sandwiches, soups, bagels, custom cream cheeses and new specialty coffee drinks.

New Sterling alderman Allen Przysucha on consolidated election win: ‘It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet.’

The TALK-LINE interview for April 2 featured Dixon Telegraph/Sterling Gazette Editor Charlene Bielema and reporter Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News discussing the recent consolidated election results.

The church, which stands at 21496 Hazel Road, was established in 1875 mostly by German immigrants who settled in the area.

The proposed site is located within the city’s 1.5-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction and spans 105 acres. However, the project would only develop 31 acres of the parcel.

Sterling Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent Sara Dail will replace Tad Everett when he retires June 1, 2028.