• September 9, 2026
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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 176-A Safe Place to Belong: Inside Elevate Youth Center’s Free After-School Program

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 175-Giving the Gift of Music: How Music Gear for Kids Is Changing Lives One Instrument at a Time

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 174-Pack Your Bags! South Valley Community College Heads to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria

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Homeless shelter requests community input at town-hall style meeting

More than 75 people attended a town-hall style meeting at Sterling Township's Elevate Youth Center on Wednesday night to learn more about the recent temporary closure of Twin Cities PADS. Those in attendance included local government, nonprofit and church leaders.
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Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Fishing Derby on Saturday

The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office and Mounted Patrol's annual Youth Fishing Derby is set for Saturday, September 12th at Morrison-Rockwood State Park.
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Community Invited to Donate Essential Care Items for Mothers and Babies

Beginning October 1, mothers and families in need will have access to essential baby and personal care items through Blessing Baskets at the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center OB/GYN Clinic and The Mom Spot at Town Square Centre.
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This Week in the Sauk Valley: September 10-16, 2026

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
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Winning Wheels Thanks Sponsors & Supporters of 9th Annual Summer Concert Series

To the sponsors of the Winning Wheels Summer Concert Series, vendors and service providers, the City of Prophetstown, and the community:
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OSF Saint Katharine to Host Free Car Seat Safety Check Event

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center will host a free car seat safety check event for families on Friday, September 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at OSF Saint Katharine - Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon.
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Obituaries

Obituary-Rosemary L. Buckert

Rosemary Buckert, 66, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL following a courageous battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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Obituary-Sandra Mae Rideout

Sandra Epperson Rideout passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.
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Obituary-Jackie F. Noble

Jackie F. Noble, 56, of Morrison, IL, a beloved wife, mother, grammy, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on September 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
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Obituary-Yolanda “Dolly” Ridenhour

Yolanda "Dolly" Ridenhour, age 102, of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.
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