Family Scramble at Prophet Hills Country Club

Prophet Hills Country Club’s summer youth golfers competed in the annual Family Scramble on Tuesday, July 9 as part of their weekly golf program.
Book Talk in Bishop Hill with Author Martha Bergland

Come and listen to author Martha Bergland of Wisconsin talk about her latest book, ‘The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien,’ on Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. in Bishop Hill.
SVCC to Offer Baseball and Softball Umpiring Class

Sauk Valley Community College will host a baseball and softball umpiring class on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in SVCC Room 1C03.
SVCC Community Education Offers Class B CDL

Sauk Valley Community College Community Education has added Class B CDL classes to their line up of community courses.
Coleta Sportsmen’s Club to Host Summer Youth Day

The Sterling-Rock Falls Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ogle County Pheasants Forever, and Sauk Valley Whitetails Unlimited are teaming up to host a Summer Youth Day for kids ages 3-17 on Saturday, July 20 at the Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, 2 miles west of Coleta on Pilgrim Rd.
SVCC Health Professions Program Informational Sessions

Sauk Valley Community College will host upcoming informational sessions for the Nursing, Sonography, and Rad Tech Programs. All informational sessions will take place on SVCC’s campus in Dixon, IL.
Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District on Friday, July 19

Rock Falls Tourism will present their next Eats ‘N’ Beats @ The District on Friday, July 19. Come on over to the RB&W District, 201 E. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, and get some delicious food from food vendors, explore other vendors, and enjoy a free concert!
Tips for Getting Landscape Plants Through Summer

URBANA, Ill. — While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer.
Obituary-John “Jack” M. Bennett, Sr.

John “Jack” M. Bennett, Sr., 88, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Obituary-John E. Gaffey

John E. Gaffey, age 97, of Morrison, IL died Friday, July 5, 2024 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.