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SUBLETTE – The agenda and conversation during Village of Sublette meetings have featured reoccurring projects over the last year.
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U.S. 30 bridge work in Lee County began Nov. 4

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced, weather permitting, construction was to begin Monday, Nov. 4 on the bridge carrying U.S. 30 over the Union Pacific Railroad in Lee County. The bridge is located a mile east of Interstate 88.

Mercyhealth’s new urgent care facility is open

DIXON – Mercyhealth is pleased to announce the opening of a new urgent care facility at 1504 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Pickleball spreads across Illinois...to Amboy

AMBOY – Pickleball has become a phenomenon throughout Illinois with communities creating court in every direction of the state.

Amboy Junior High announces Quarter 1 Honor Roll

AMBOY – Eighth grade highest honors students are Mallory Bodmer, Owen Dallam, Isabelle Klein, Scarlett Payne, Charlie Schoenholz, and Parker Zimmerly.
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Michael Allan Bernardin
AMBOY – Michael Allan Bernardin passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, after fighting a two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma
John Aaron Vivian
AMBOY – It is with great sadness, the family of John Aaron Vivian, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia announces his passing on October 21, 2024.
Charles A. Reiners
BYRON – Charles A. Reiners, 60, of Dixon, passed away at Generations at Neighbors nursing home in Byron on Friday Oct. 25, 2024.
Mary Jane Fenwick
FRANKLIN GROVE – Mary Jane Fenwick, age 100, of Franklin Grove died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. 
Laura A. Hawks
AMBOY – It is with profound sadness that we share the passing on September 28, 2024, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and good friend to all Laura A. Hawks, at the age of 67.
Gloria A. Anderson
AMBOY – Gloria A. Anderson, 83 of Amboy, passed away on Sunday Sep. 29, 2024 at her daughters home in Amboy.
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Kenley Wilson is November’s AHS Student of the Month
AMBOY – Kenley Wilson, daughter of Dan and Amy Wilson, has been named The First National Bank in Amboy Student of the Month for November.
Amboy High School Report 11-6-24
High Five Friday with the varsity football team and cheerleaders was successful.
Roberts Armory WWII Museum open for Veterans Day
ROCHELLE – Roberts Armory WWII Museum will be open to the public in honor of Veterans Day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in Rochelle.
Amboy High School Report 10-30-24
The Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Monday, November 11 in the Amboy High School gymnasium. The public is welcome to attend. Please bring a valid driver’s license with you to sign in. 
Larry and Janet Barker celebrate 60th Anniversary
MENDOTA – Married Nov. 15, 1964, Larry and Janet Barker will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by the Barker family from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Mendota Moose Lodge.
Sports

Clippers are ready for the ‘second season’ after 64-6 Week 9 victory

AMBOY – Domination would be an understatement of the Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio football team’s 64-6 victory over Bushnell-Prairie City on Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Harbor.

Volleyball: Lady Clippers gear up for postseason

AMBOY – The Amboy volleyball team started the ninth and final week of the regular season knowing the IHSA postseason began Monday, Oct. 28.

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