Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Textiles Show

MORRISON, IL – Penelope Houzenga of Fulton earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Textiles Show.
Along the Rock: Sterling, Rock Falls & Dixon Leaders Talk Historic Buildings, Flock Cameras & Data Centers

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomed Dixon City Manager Danny Langloss, Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard, and Rock Falls City Administrator Robbin Blackert for a wide-ranging discussion on redevelopment, public safety, and the importance of informed civic engagement.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Swine Show

MORRISON, IL – Addison Thurston of Wyanet showed the Pure Champion Single Barrow while Emma Gillette of Morrison showed the Pure Champion Gilt at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Swine Show.
Arellano Family Fun Fair Draws Nearly 350 to Wheels O’ Time Museum

State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) welcomed well over 300 people to his Family Fun Fair at the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap on August 23rd, coming just shy of the museum’s single-day attendance record.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Poultry Show (Photos)

MORRISON, IL – Wayde Deaver of Blanchardville, WI took Champion Large Fowl for the third year in a row at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Poultry Show.
Along the Rock: Breaking the Stigma – Honoring Loved Ones & Saving Lives | International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is about more than remembering those who have been lost. It is also about breaking stigma, supporting recovery and reminding people that help is available.
Sterling Main Street to Host Final Rally on the Rock Cruise In of 2026

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still one more night to cruise downtown.
Good Growing: Lichen in the Landscape

Earlier this year, I received a question from a community member who stopped into the office, concerned about things growing on their tree that had spread to their deck.
Lady Panther Golfers Struggle at Princeton

The EP Panther girl golfers traveled to Princeton on Thursday and enjoyed an awesome day for golf but fell to the host Tigers 204-237 on the always challenging Wyaton Hills course.