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Dixon, Illinois · DixonDIXON – On this day, April 19, 1911, one of Dixon’s most beloved mayors took office: William Bradford Brinton.Although he lived in Dixon only 15 of his 87 years, he left a legacy that has endured for more than a century.William B. Brinton in his later years. (Photo provided by Tom Wadsworth/)A diamond in the roughBorn in 1850 in Indiana, he established himself in the small town of Tuscola, Illinois, as an enterprising and hardworking young man o…See the Story
Colonel Brinton: The mayor, the mansion and the mausoleum
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Dixon, Illinois · DixonHere is a list of five things to do this weekend in the Sauk Valley:1.The 2024 D8 Summit Charity Convention: This is the first year this tabletop gaming event will be in Dixon, and area residents are invited to attend. The event will take place over three days, Friday through Sunday, April 19-21, at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., with a secondary location at Paper Escape, 205 W. First St. This year’s event features more than 150 tab…See the Story
The Local Scene: Swiftie party, ‘Love Letters’ in the Sauk Valley this weekend
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Dixon, Illinois · DixonDIXON – A change-of-plea hearing for a 22-year-old Dixon man charged in the deaths of two Dixon 14-year-olds, which was scheduled to take place Tuesday, did not go off as planned because of some procedural issues.Draven Z. Webb was indicted Sept. 17, 2021, in Lee County court on two counts of reckless homicide in the April 10, 2021, deaths of Reagan Middle School eighth-grader Brecken Kooy and Dixon High School freshman Cayley Krug. Another 14-y…See the Story
Dixon man’s change of plea to reckless homicide delayed at least two weeks
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Dixon, Illinois · DixonToday’s postponements, cancelations for Tuesday, April 16 include:* The boys and girls track meet at Dixon, ppd. to Thursday at 4:15 p.m.* St. Bede varsity softball at Lowpoint-Washburn, ppd to Wednesday* St. Bede varsity and baseball vs. Roanoke-Benson, ppd to Wednesday* The Mendota at Bureau Valley varsity baseball and softball games, ppd to Wednesday* The Princeton at East Moline UT boys tennis meet* The Rockridge baseball games* All Sterling…See the Story
Postponements, cancelations for Tuesday, April 16
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Dixon, Illinois · DixonDIXON — Jake Wallin, game master of CER LARP, is expecting big things this season for the game-playing group. CER LARP stands for Custom Engine Roleplaying - Live Action Role Players. It is a group of game players who create and assume a character with unique skills and abilities and work with fellow players in puzzles, combat and character development.The group meets once a month at the Lowell Park pinetum and hosts special events throughout th…See the Story
action roleplay unfolds in Dixon’s Lowell Park
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Easter · DixonMembers of First Presbyterian Church of Dixon dedicated a prayer wall across the street from the Old Lee County Courthouse on Easter Sunday. The purpose is to invite those of all faiths and beliefs to use this site as a place to pause, say a prayer and tie a ribbon on the wall.Members of First Presbyterian Church of Dixon dedicated a prayer wall across the street from the Old Lee County Courthouse on Easter Sunday. The purpose is to invite thos…See the Story
First Presbyterian of Dixon dedicates prayer wall
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Baseball · DixonDIXON – In a highly-anticipated baseball game Saturday at Veterans Memorial Field, Dixon and Newman faced off in a matchup of top Sauk Valley area teams.The Comets and Dukes were evenly-matched, playing excellent defense and to a tie through three innings. After four innings without a score, Newman finally broke through in the top of the eighth, using a four-run surge to defeat Dixon 7-3.Photos: Newman at Dixon baseballWith the game tied at 3-3 …See the Story
Baseball: Newman tops Dixon in 8-inning nail-biter
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Soccer · DixonDIXON – Continuous pressure on the defense and several scoring opportunities turned into a 2-1 nonconference win for Dixon on Friday afternoon against Rock Island at A.C. Bowers Field.The Duchesses (7-5) controlled possession all game long and managed to find the net with two of their 12 shots on goal to notch their fourth straight win.“I feel like we’re hitting some momentum, and we’re working really well together. We all get along well, and I …See the Story
Girls soccer: Dixon takes control to notch win over Rock Island
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