Janet Jennings, 95, of Sterling, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Prophets Riverview, Prophetstown. Janet was born May 13, 1923 in Ashton, the daughter of Aaron and Charlotte (Sanders) Meling. She married Dean Jennings on July 16, 1944 in Ashton. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1993. Survivors include one daughter,…… Read more »
When Steve Beltran goes to the office, his desk is the dashboard of his vehicle and the office is the river, woods and fields of the Sauk Valley. Steve Beltran is an Officer with the Illinois Conservation Police. This is the type of career Beltran can spend time everyday in the outdoors he loves. Recently,…… Read more »
Lyndsey Weber, a registered nurse in the CGH Ambulatory Surgery Department, was recently recognized in front of her friends, family and co-workers, as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. An international program, the award is presented to nurses around the world who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate…… Read more »
On Thursday at the request of Amboy School Dist administrators, the Amboy Police Department, with the assistance of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and K-9 teams from the Dixon Police Department, Mendota Police Department and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a search of the high school and Jr. High school. During the search no…… Read more »
On Friday around 4:15 in the afternoon several area fire crews were called to a structure fire in Lyndon. When crews arrived at 111 First St. E they found the blaze which started in the garage was spreading to the home. The fire fighters were able to contain the blaze and prevent it from causing…… Read more »
About 6:25 Thursday morning numerous fire crews from several departments responded to a house fire on Lee Center Road in Lee Center. According to Amboy Fire Chief Jeff Bryant when crews arrived the second floor of the home was completely involved. With the home being a rural address, Chief Bryant said most of the assistance…… Read more »
Wednesday night the Dixon School Board meeting marked the final meeting for three members of the school board. As stated before Board President Jill Stoker will be stepping away from the board. Two other board members lost their bid to retain their seats on the board. Brandon Rogers and Scott Johnson attended their last full…… Read more »
The Federal Government helps out many municipalities with funding for projects and repairs of facilities. This same Federal Government can ask for those funds back. This is the case with the Dixon Airport. During the most recent Dixon City Council meeting Public Works Director Matt Heckman explained the Federal Aviation Authority wants to clean up…… Read more »
Free Oak trees are available at the Ruth Edwards Nature Center at Lowell Park Saturday April 20 from 1 – 4 PM. Trees are available in bundles of 5 on a first come first served basis. Celebrate spring and Earth Day by planting a tree. Trees are courtesy of Living Lands and Waters, an organization that…… Read more »
Don’t miss the Oregon Park District’s EGGciting Easter Egg Hunts. The district will kick things off on Friday evening, April 19 with the Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt for students in 5th-8th grade. You are never too old to enjoy the thrill of hunting for eggs. It’s even more fun to do it in the dark! …… Read more »