Whiteside County arson case moves toward trial
A Whiteside County judge has ruled that enough evidence exists to move forward with a criminal case that accuses a Sterling man of setting an October fire that destroyed a Galt home.
Letter: Retain Corey Reuter as Dixon Township road commissioner
As lifelong residents of Dixon Township, we proudly ask for your vote to retain and reelect Corey Reuter, Dixon Township commissioner, and allow him to continue an outstanding job.
Sterling school’s new book vending machine rewards students for good behavior
Purchased through a grant from the Sterling Schools Foundation and a read-a-thon fundraiser, the machine was officially dedicated Tuesday, March 25.
Ottawa drug, gun suspect granted pre-trial release
Ottawa drug, gun suspect granted pre-trial release
Ottawa drug, gun suspect granted pre-trial release

Drug agents said they seized a pair of .9-mm pistols, 34 grams (.07 pounds) of purported cocaine and 151 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms. The man charged in connection with the seizure was granted release from La Salle
Podcast: Candidate questions: Doug Bernabei, Peru Mayor
Podcast: Candidate questions: Doug Bernabei, Peru Mayor
Putnam County libraries announce April 2025 schedule of events
Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s ‘Voices of Praise’ concerts set for April 4-6
The concerts will be presented in three services, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4; 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5; and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6.