Brian Weidman
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Granny Rose, Happy Tails affected by COVID
The truth about cats and dogs is that they, like a lot of living creatures, have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Take a peek: Santa's workshop opens in Shannon
SHANNON – Children in Shannon can get a look at Santa’s workshop this holiday season, courtesy of Eastland Feed and Grain. → Read More
Sterling Santa Claus sets up shop in his driveway
STERLING – There’s one battle COVID-19 is not going to prevail in this holiday season, and that the one against Tom McBroom. → Read More
Sauk Valley Foodbank, Dixon, Mt. Morris pantries seeing uptick in need, but supplies are holding steady
It was about 2 years ago that Andrea Hensgen got a true taste of the importance of and need for the Sauk Valley Foodbank. → Read More
Sterling's Heffelfinger headed to ISU as preferred walk-on
There will be football in Ryan Heffelfinger’s future, one way or another. → Read More
Sterling Shell station continues to help Walnut boy have a Merry Christmas
STERLING – Customers at the East End Shell Station at 2404 E. Lincolnway dug a little deeper into their pockets Friday afternoon, and for good reason. → Read More
Ex-SVCC hoopster Misuraca now an NBA agent
Charles Misuraca has emerged as a prominent agent in the hectic industry of professional athlete representation. → Read More
Bobcat dealership opens in Dixon
DIXON – There's been a Bobcat sighting on the west side of Dixon, and for those in the construction business, that’s a good thing. → Read More
Caring for those in need: Micro pantry opens at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon
DIXON – People who need a helping hand over the holidays and beyond will be getting just that, courtesy of St. Paul Lutheran Church, which opened a micro pantry opened Monday that offers canned goods, dry products such as rice, pasta and cereal, and paper products such as toilet paper and paper plates. → Read More
Amboy girls eager to get hoops season going
AMBOY – For 4 days this past week, it was business as usual for the Amboy girls basketball team. → Read More
Dixon Legion's elder statesman: WWII Navy vet honored for 75 years of membership
DIXON – For three-quarters of a century, Art Tofte has swapped tales, played cards and enjoyed the camaraderie that goes with being a member of Dixon American Legion Post 12. → Read More
Longtime Sterling teacher soon to celebrate 104th birthday
STERLING – Flying solo has suited Dorothy Jacobs just fine for more than a century. → Read More
Sauk Valley Bank to open new branch in Dixon
DIXON – Dixon’s busiest intersection will be getting a little busier in the spring. → Read More
Simply Hair Studio grows its roots
STERLING – Venturing out on your own can be a scary proposition, but for Ann Manon, it seems to be working out just fine. → Read More
Loftus emerges as elite runner for Amboy co-op
AMBOY – A sign outside of Ohio states that “Small is Mighty,” and it refers to the 1986 boys basketball team that placed second at the Class A state tournament. → Read More
Smooth-ie sailing: North Side Nutrition opens in Sterling
STERLING – People in Sterling looking for a nutritional boost have a new option. → Read More
Dixon veteran recalls Korean War, boy who helped him through it
When it came to dealing with the horrors of the Korean War, Wayne Hummel got by with a little help from a new, native friend. → Read More
Reigle is regal as a Marine
Bill Reigle seemed destined for a life on the farm. → Read More
From fighting on the front lines to fighting disease, a Mount Morris veteran soldiers on
From fighting on the front lines to fighting thugs on the rail to fighting disease, a Mount Morris veteran soldiers on → Read More
POY: Hard work pays off for Heintzelman
Four years ago, Bella Heintzelman entered Dixon High School with an athletic background heavy on soccer, with some basketball and softball mixed in. → Read More