Here is a list of property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed Dec. 1-8.

Sterling’s Police and Fire departments manned buckets at Sterling Walmart Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, for bragging rights and the City Trophy for who can collect the most money for the Salvation Army.

It is a great privilege for me to be able to write the Pastor’s Corner column this week. May I start by asking, “What do you love”?

Rock Falls senior Aydan Goff reached 1,000 career points in a win over Stillman Valley, and the Oregon wrestling team won the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament on Saturday. Plus more in our local sports roundup.

Sterling used a relentless defense and scored the first 14 points of the second half to build a big lead in a 58-38 victory over rival Rock Falls in the Day 1 finale of the 24th annual Sterling Shootout on Saturday evening at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

Inside her dome tent, Wright has cots, a heater, and a small cooking area. The tent is covered in blue tarps to help keep it warm and dry. She keeps water in jugs, collected from one of the park’s public drinking faucets, and has access to electricity at the campsite.

Sterling Systems & Controls, a supplier of customized process controls and automation, has announced a $30,000 donation to the Sterling Schools Foundation in honor of Don Goshert’s retirement.

Palletpreneurs, located at 609 W. Third St., Dixon, will host its first Christmas Stocking Drive at noon Sunday, Dec. 17.

One of the most enduring flames in the local restaurant scene will be sputtering out over the next few weeks.