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5 days ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
DIXON — Hundreds lined the Galena Avenue bridge Saturday, April 19, 2025, as they took part in a Hands Off rally to protest the Trump administration. Groups all over the country are rallying against the current administration for what they see are anti-democracy practices. Bree Hartman, 4, leads her family, twin sister Rae, mom Nadine and Myron Alderks during a Hands Off rally in Dixon Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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6 days ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
DIXON — The YWCA of the Sauk Valley recognized 33 outstanding women Thursday, April 17, 2025, during their annual Women of Achievement Luncheon. Spread out over six categories, the nominees were heralded for their work ethic, community service, accomplishments and potential during the 42nd awards ceremony.
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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
Newman’s Gianna Vance has the ball pop up out of her glove while making a catch Wednesday, April 16, 2025, against Bureau Valley. Vance snagged the the rebound for the out. (Alex T. Paschal)
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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
Sterling’s Madison Austin is SVM’s girls basketball player of the year. (Alex T. Paschal)
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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
Isabella Portner, 9, of Rock Falls sits on a park bench with her Easter basket prize from the Coloma Park District egg hunt on April 12, 2025. (Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network)
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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
Joan Melzer, a Dixon in Bloom member, hangs one of the baskets that’s been planted with petunias Friday, April 4, 2025. Next month the group will pinch the plants to create a fuller, bigger bloom. (Alex T. Paschal)
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2 weeks ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
Cast members for Newman High School’s rendition of “The Wizard of Oz” rehearse a scene Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (Alex T. Paschal)
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2 weeks ago | 
saukvalley.com | Alex T. Paschal
Talk-Line: Rebecca Munoz-Ripley on Women of Achievement luncheon and more 22:38 Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on Project Rock and Sterling development 14:01 Talk-Line: Joan Padilla, Hope Cancer Wellness Center 13:32 Talk-Line: Sue Ely on the upcoming Kreider Gala 13:35 Talk-Line: Dallas Knack, Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce events 13:31 Talk-Line: Duane Long on Project Rock, an Easter egg hunt and more 13:48 Talk-Line: Jenn Schultz, Sauk Valley Community College 13:16 Talk-Line: Charlene...
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2 weeks ago | 
shawlocal.com | Alex T. Paschal
DIXON — Discover Dixon held its annual Best of Dixon gala Friday, April 4, at the Elk’s Club to recognize Dixon residents who have exemplified service and commitment to the community. Chris Hammitt was chosen Citizen of the Year. Hammitt, who moved to Dixon 26 years ago, has coached sports, taught classes and played in the Dixon Municipal Band. Chris Hammitt takes the stage after being named the 2025 Dixon Citizen of the Year Friday, April 4, 2025, at Discover Dixon’s Best of Dixon gala. (Alex T.
