Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on ‘Pumpkin Smash’ event and more
The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 20 featured the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator with Lee County Extension, Katie Baker, discussing upcoming events, including a “Pumpkin Smash” at Sauk Valley Community College on Nov. 8 through Lee County Extension.
Dixon school board hires 1, accepts 2 resignations
The Dixon School Board approved three personnel action items Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at its board meeting.
Above and Beyond

A girls’ volleyball team in Dallas bought their high school janitor a new car. They found out he was getting rides to get to and from school every day. So they launched a GoFundMe and surprised him with
Wyaton Hills recognizes state champion Wyatt Novotny
Wyaton Hills recognizes state champion Wyatt Novotny
Wyaton Hills recognizes state champion Wyatt Novotny
Wyaton Hills Golf Course held an open house in recognition of Bureau Valley senior Wyatt Novotny, the 2025 IHSA Class 1A state champion, who got his start playing golf at 10 years old at the Princeton course.
Seneca makes stops, FCW clinches I8FA playoff spot: The Times Week 8 Football Notebook

Here’s more from the Times area’s sidelines in Week 8 of the 2025 football season, including looks at standout players from Seneca, FCW and Ottawa.
Seneca makes stops, FCW clinches I8FA playoff spot: The Times Week 8 Football Notebook
Seneca makes stops, FCW clinches I8FA playoff spot: The Times Week 8 Football Notebook
Photos: Wyatt Novotny open house at Wyaton Hills