The Ogle County Health Department reported 8 new lab confirmed cases in the county. They also announced 9 recoveries. The Whiteside County Health Department announced 2 new laboratory confirmed cases and 9 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The two new cases was one in their 70’s and another under 10. No new additional cases…… Read more »
The first Ogle County Fair was held in October of 1853 on the lawn of the Ogle County Court House. Since then, thousands of patrons have attended the fair each year. The Ogle County Fair Association met and reviewed the pros and cons amid COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair Association discussed when it`s legal and reasonably…… Read more »
Paula Meyer, Lee County Treasurer, announced that her office mailed real estate tax bills on Friday May 22` to Lee County property owners. Taxes are payable in two installments due on June 26th and September 2nd. The County Treasurer asked that anyone not receiving a bill please contact the Treasurer’s Office (815) 288-4477. Failure to…… Read more »
Rebecca Ackerman, 70, of Dixon passed away on May 9th from kidney failure after being recently diagnosed with cancer. Becky was born on December 3, 1949 to Don and Marion Kordus of Beaver Dam, WI. After graduating from St. Peter’s in 1968, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of…… Read more »
Charles “Adam” Angell, age 28, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Adam was born on March 3, 1992 in Glendale, Ariz. the son of Rodney and Tonya (Heather) Angell. He was employed as a Diesel Mechanic with Andrew Trucking in Dixon. Adam loved the outdoors. He enjoyed mushroom…… Read more »
Richard (Dick) Arlen Walls, 88, of Dixon passed away on Tuesday, May 19th. Dick was born on May 31st, 1931, in Dixon, IL, the son of Earl and Edith (Marquis) Walls. He married Theresa Kresanek on July 24th, 1955, in Dixon. Dick was one of fourteen siblings. Dick was a long-time member of Christ our…… Read more »
On Wednesday Governor Pritzker announced a revision of his Phase 3 of the Reopen Illinois Plan. These revisions will allow more activities to be opened up. During the Dixon Park District Board meeting Wednesday night the board members asked Executive Director Duane Long about what changes will happen at the district as a result. Long…… Read more »
A few weeks ago, through the efforts of Dixon Councilwoman Mary Oros, Councilman Ryan Marshall and President of the Lee County Industrial Development Agency Kevin Marx, a Lee County Stabilization Grant Program was established. This grant helps businesses impacted by the restrictions from the COVID-19 Pandemic. At the most recent Dixon City Council meeting, City…… Read more »
You may have noticed you are paying more at the pump in the last couple of weeks in the Sauk Valley. For the first time in a couple of months, gas prices have reached over $2.00 a gallon in most places. According to Gas Buddy, we are still expected to have the lowest Memorial Day…… Read more »
Because of the pandemic, many car shows around our area have been canceled but here’s a chance to enjoy an afternoon of classic car cruising. The advantage of this cruise is that you can travel the whole route with us or join anywhere and leave anywhere that works for you. The route starts in downtown…… Read more »