Alex T. Paschal

After breaking ground in November 2023, the Dixon YMCA Child Care Center is closer to opening.

Morgan McConnell, a regular presence on Performing Arts Guild stages, is the writer and director of this year's PAG performance titled “Christmas Eve in Chaos.”

The Dixon Park District's Page Park ice rink is open for business. The rink opened at noon Saturday, Jan. 11, closed for a short time after, but reopened Monday. Temps look favorable until Wednesday for getting out on the ice. The district is offering free skate rental from 2-5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Music and a warming shed are also in place.

STERLING – A tragedy nine years ago spurred Becca Mayberry to create a fire safety event that took place Saturday, Jan. 11, at Sterling's Northland Mall.

For one reason or another in years past we have gotten away from big, stylized, sports portrait sessions. Time and circumstances change things; it just happens.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its annual “Knight of Wine and Beer” on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the hall, 506 W. Third St.

Music and poems were read and performed between presentations to local leaders who received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice award.

and Reagan Middle schools faced off Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at RMS. The teams will compete Feb. 8 at DHS in the United States Drone Soccer District VI Qualifier. Teams from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri are invited but, as of yet, only the two local schools are compe ... [Log in or subscribe to continue reading]

STERLING – Representing state Reps. Brad Fritts and Tony McCombie , respectively, Stacy Flanagan and Connie Marney paid a visit Thursday to the

All kids ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus free throw championship Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s School in Dixon.