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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingROCK FALLS — Rock Falls and Sterling firefighters are one step closer to getting the funds to start building a joint training facility.On Wednesday, July 10, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted 29-26 to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.Among the bill’s Community Project Funding appropriations is $825,000 for the Rock Falls Fire Department …See the Story
Funding for Rock Falls fire training center clears Congressional hurdle
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingDIXON — If life had turned out how he thought it would back in 1994, Sam Ramirez would be spending his days teaching lessons in a classroom.Ramirez, a Sterling native, had just graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling and was waiting for the detasseling season to begin that summer so he could make a little money alongside the other job he had at Ponderosa. He also was looking forward to starting school at Sauk Valley Commun…See the Story
River Country’s Ramirez reaches third decade behind the mic
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingMORRISON — A Sterling man jumped into the Rock River and saved his 3-year-old son from a quickly sinking vehicle that had rolled into the river on Friday night.Deputies were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. Friday to the boat launch in the 22000 block of Moline Road in rural Sterling, according to a news release from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office issued Sunday morning. Initial information provided to Whiteside County dispatchers was that a ve…See the Story
Sheriff: Sterling man rescues son from vehicle as it sinks in Rock River
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingMORRISON – A Sterling man sentenced to up to 12 years in prison on each of two charges of disseminating child sexual abuse images is asking for his sentence to be reconsidered.Michael Moreno, 29, was found guilty during a December 2023 bench trial and was sentenced to 12 years in prison on each count, to be served consecutively, March 1. A motion for a new trial, filed in January, was denied just before his sentencing.He filed a motion for sente…See the Story
Sterling man asks court to reconsider 12-year sentences
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingSTERLING — Older adults are more likely to fall, which can cause serious injury. Numerous studies have shown that tai chi, a gentle, low-impact form of exercise, is one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Tai chi also offers significant benefits for people with arthritis by enhancing muscular strength, flexibility and overall fitness.To help the community experience these advantages, Illinois Extension is announcing a tai chi …See the Story
Illinois Extension launches tai chi classes for arthritis and fall prevention in Sterling
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingSTERLING – The Midway Drive-In at 91 Palmyra Road in Sterling has a new look.The Midway Drive-In at 91 Palmyra Rd. in Sterling, IL. (Photo provided by Midway Drive-In/)The iconic drive-in movie theater’s screen and fence has recently been painted in a patriotic red, white and blue theme just in time for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The work was done by Tucker Painting of Dixon.The Midway kicks off the holiday weekend on Wednesday, July 3…See the Story
Midway Drive-In gearing up for a summer of sequels and family friendly films
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingSTERLING – Larry Cooper and Julia Mendez, both of Sterling, recently were appointed as new trustees of the CGH Health Foundation Board.Since 1987, the focus of the foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives that serve Sauk Valley-area children and adults. As ambassadors for the 501(c)(3) corporation, the pair will assist with fundraising as well as help oversee the program/operating budget, policies and special events. They…See the Story
Cooper, Mendez added to CGH Board of Trustees
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Sterling, Illinois · SterlingSTERLING — The Illinois Department of Employment Security and Business Employment Skills Team will host an employer workshop from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, at IDES’ Sterling office, 406 Ave. C, Sterling.Admission to the workshop is free.Attendees can learn about the new apprenticeship, on-the-job and incumbent worker training programs. The workshop also features the States’ WorkShare program. The workshop will be led by Tammy Nehrkorn, a BEST…See the Story
BEST, IDES to host employer workshop June 25 in Sterling
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