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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 167-Breaking the Stigma: Honoring Loved Ones & Saving Lives | International Overdose Awareness Day

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 166-Sterling, Rock Falls & Dixon Leaders Talk Historic Buildings, Flock Cameras & Data Centers

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 165-From Farm Tours to a Farm-to-Table Feast: Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026

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Sterling Main Street Wraps Up Summer with Final Rally on the Rock Cruise on September 4

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still one more night to cruise downtown! Sterling Main Street invites the community to join us for the final Rally on the Rock Cruise In of the 2026 season on Friday, September 4, at the Sterling Marketplace, 111 W. 2nd St.
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Police Investigate Stabbing Involving Two Men at Sterling Walmart

On 08/28/26 at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Sterling Police Department was dispatched to Walmart, 4115 East Lincolnway, Sterling, for a report of 2 individuals fighting outside the business. 
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Sterling Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Man

The Sterling Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Howard F. Crusan, who is currently wanted on a Whiteside County arrest warrant for possession of a stolen firearm, a Class 2 felony.
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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.
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Four Charged Following Burglary Investigation at Dixon Storage Facility

On October 27, 2025, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a burglary at All-Safe Storage Center, located at 690 Timber Creek Road in Dixon.
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Exclusive Preseason Interview with Sterling High School Boys Soccer Coach Louie Camacho

Coach Louie Camacho gives The Radar an inside look at a preseason practice with the Sterling High School boys soccer team, along with an exclusive preseason interview with The Radar Free Press. The team debuted their skills in this practice with a scrimmage against their JV team.
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Obituaries

Obituary-David E. Weaver

David E. Weaver, the man, the myth, the legend, and mayor of Grand Detour, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center.
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Obituary-Vicki Lee Kessel

Vicki L. Kessel, age 62, of Amboy, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at OSF St. Katharine Hospital in Dixon.
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Obituary-Edward Henry Katzberg

Edward Henry Katzberg, 74, of Amboy, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
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Obituary-Catherine S. Larson

Catherine Sue Larson, age 65, of Rock Falls, died Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home.
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