News First
Brinton Avenue Property Beginning to Show Returns on Investment in Ag Classes
The Brinton Avenue property the Dixon School Board purchased seems to be starting to yield some profits. During the Dixon School Board meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Margo Empwn gave a report on the Ag Class at the High School and the success they achieved. Empen said the Dixon High School Ag Class planted soybeans this…… read more »
Country Star Chris Lane to Headline Petunia Festival and Something New is Added
Just thinking about Petunia Festival in Dixon can warm a person up after a long cold winter. The Petunia Festival Board feels they have turned up the heat with a hot new up and comer in Country music as the headliner. Nick Escobar of the Petunia Festival Board and head of entertainment announced Thursday morning…… read more »
Rock Falls Man Arrested After Leaving Roll-over Crash
Early Tuesday morning Whiteside County Deputies came across a roll over crash that occurred around 10:55 PM on Lyndon Road north of Wayne Road. The driver, 22 year old Leather R. Lewis of Rock Falls was originally traveling northbound on Lyndon Road when his vehicle left the roadway into the west ditch and then came…… read more »
Royal Court for 55th Petunia Festival Named
The Royal Court for the 55th Petunia Festival has been chosen. Each of the students who applied for the court had to go through a rigorous process and interview. Finally this past weekend the crowning moment arrived and the court was named. This years court will be Pinky Petunia: Julia Heller Male Attendant: Collin Fassler…… read more »
Two Vehicle Roll-over Accident Sends One Driver to the Hospital
Late Tuesday afternoon Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the Rochelle Fire Department and Ambulance, responded to the intersection of Ritchie Rd. and Locust Rd. for a report of a two vehicle accident with injuries. Upon investigation, Deputies learned that a Dodge Ram pickup, driven by 51 year old Cherie L. Hayes of Steward had…… read more »
Lee County Board Leaves the Bride at the Altar
Lee County is in need of new revenue; however, some on the Lee County Board feels the actions of the board Tuesday night sent a negative message. The board met for their monthly meeting and they had several issues on the agenda. One issue looked harmless enough; however, it turned out to be the most…… read more »