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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 157-From 1 Meal to 1,700 a Month: How Loaves & Fishes Feeds the Sauk Valley Community

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City of Rock Falls seeking feedback on local transportation

The City of Rock Falls is seeking funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to improve community connectivity, safety, and economic development.
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Cash and Coffee | Are Forgotten Subscriptions Costing You Hundreds?

Streaming services, gym memberships, cloud storage, music apps, and premium subscriptions have become a normal part of everyday life. The convenience is undeniable, but those small monthly charges can quietly add up and drain hundreds of dollars each year without most people realizing it.
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SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee Hosts “How to Tame Your Stress”

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network (PWN) will host “How to Tame Your Stress,” presented by Natalie Moeller, LCSW, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mexicali Rose, 1409 8th Ave., Rock Falls.
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City of Rock Falls Announces 2027 Consolidated Election Petition Information

The City of Rock Falls is reminding prospective candidates that petitions for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election will be available beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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Twin City Conservatives to Hold Open Forum Meeting

Twin City Conservatives will hold its next meeting on Saturday, August 22, at 8:30 a.m. at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.
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Awards Presented for the Objects of Affection Still Life Art Exhibit

Awards were presented for the Objects of Affection Still Life Art Exhibit at the opening reception at the Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon on Friday, August 7.
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Obituaries

Obituary-Walter W. Wagner

Walter W. Wagner, age 84, of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.
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Obituary-Anthony E. Coppotelli

Anthony E. Coppotelli, 89, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, just weeks before his 90th birthday.
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Obituary-Lucy Ray Springer

Lucy Ray Springer, infant daughter of Cody Springer and Sara Albarran, was stillborn on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
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Obituary-James K. Taylor

James K. Taylor passed away at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 69.
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