John Gale Callow, age 65 of Richmond, VA departed this life for another on September 19th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 25, 1954 in Dixon. Preceded in death by his younger brother Bryan and parents Maryln (Trader) and Gale Callow. John is survived by his two sons, Teddy and Bryan…… Read more »
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Jackie S. McCollum
Jackie S McCollum age 56 of Amboy died Friday Oct. 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 11, 1962 in Pomona, CA the daughter of David and Sally (Dees) Neel. Jackie was a Christian by faith and a die hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan. She was preceded in death by…… Read more »
Aloysius J Dieterle
I, Aloysius J. Dieterle, on October 14, 2019, passed away at the age of 94. Born July 20, 1925 in Santa Monica, California I was the first born of six sons to Earnest and Helen (Vock) Dieterle. Raised in Westwood, California (UCLA area, with vivid memories of Jackie Robinson), I was a very active child. …… Read more »
John Haden Moore
John Haden Moore passed into eternal light and peace on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born March 15, 1943 to Haden M. and Jessie (LeFevre) Moore. John attended Sterling Schools and graduated from Sterling High School class of 1961. He was a member of some great Sterling basketball teams,…… Read more »
Florence Marie Brockman
Florence Marie Brockman, 82, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue, IA. Florence was born January 13, 1937 in Sterling, the daughter of John R. and Alma (Ellsworth) Covel. She married Roy Lilly on June 1, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. She then married Arthur Brockman.…… Read more »
Two People Shot in Morrison Tuesday Night, Suspect in Custody
On Tuesday at approximately 8:30 pm, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received of a shooting at 507 West Main Street, Morrison. A 24-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, both residents at this address, were victims of the shooting. A suspect vehicle fled the scene. The 24-year-old female was transported to CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The…… Read more »
Company Who Built Lee County Jail Now Entrusted With Community Center
When you do a good job, word gets around. The construction company, Ringland Johnson from Cherry Valley Illinois was the group that built the new Lee County Jail and Sheriff’s Office. The project ended up being 2 months ahead of schedule and $1 million under budget. The Dixon Park District took a big step in…… Read more »
Sterling, the County and Happy Tails Working Together to Handle Feral Cat Problems
Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said it only takes a couple of bad apples to spoil the bunch. What he is referring to are the people who feel they need to feed and take care of feral cats in their neighborhood. The city has been approached in recent weeks by concerned citizens about property damage caused…… Read more »
Sterling Police and Wal-Mart Trying to Make Halloween a Little Brighter and Safer
The Sterling Wal-Mart and the Sterling Police are teaming up to try and make trick or treating a little safer. Thursday night from 5-7pm at the Wal-Mart at 4115 E. Lincolnway will be the Halloween Traffic Safety Flashlight Giveaway. The bags will be on a first come first serve basis. Throughout Wal-Mart will also be…… Read more »
Superheroes of All Sizes Celebrated at CGH Event
Adult and pint-sized superheroes were celebrated on October 17 at the sixth annual CGH Health Foundation “Delicious Designs” event held at Deer Valley Country Club. A movie featuring three local breast cancer survivors and seven CGH Pediatric Rehab patients prompted a few tears and many smiles, as nearly 350 attendees were there to help raise…… Read more »