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8 hrs ago | The Daily Gazette

Stuttering book available

DIXON – “Self-Therapy for the Stutterer,” a self-help guide for stutterers, is now available at libraries in Lee County.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Libraries, Ashton, IL

Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Daily Gazette

United Ways miss a 09 targets: Lee, Whiteside counties fall about $100K short of goal

Both the Lee and Whiteside County United Way campaigns have fallen short of their goals, but based on their histories, both are likely to hit all or most of their target by year's end.

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Related Topix: Whiteside County, IL, Dixon, IL

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Murder defendant to appear in court: Judge will decide whether to toss Adamsa indictment

DIXON – Dixon murder defendant Byron Adams will appear in court Thursday on a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment filed last month in Lee County Court.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Two found dead at scene of crash: Names withheld until families are notified

ASHTON – Two people were killed early today when they were thrown from their car after crashing into a ditch on Track Road, west of Midway Road.

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Related Topix: Ashton, IL

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Caroline E. Burkitt, 21, of state Route 52, Dixon; 1:36 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of east McKenney Street; driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of cannabis; given notice to appear in court.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Daily Chronicle

Calf sale set for Sunday

The Indian Creek FFA Alumni will host its 12th annual Club Calf Sale at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds on Route 30 near Amboy, a half mile east of Route 52.

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Related Topix: Amboy, IL

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Fred E. Berquez, 48, of Sublette; 8:22 p.m. Wednesday; driving on a suspended license; posted $100 bond; given notice to appear in court.

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Related Topix: Fire, Sublette, IL, Franklin Grove, IL, Ashton, IL, Ogle County, IL

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Missouri man dies from injuries in Wednesday crash: Accident remains under investigation

AMBOY – A Missouri man died early Friday morning after his pickup truck was hit Wednesday at the intersection of Inlet and Franklin roads.

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Related Topix: Amboy, IL, Rock Falls, IL

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Dixon Police Scott R. Levan, 37, of Dixon; 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of East Fourth Street; theft under $300. Misty R. Ortgiesen, 17, of Dixon; 9:22 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of West Third Street; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Amboy, IL

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Steward man charged with molesting girl: 45-year-old in prison for...

Steward man charged with molesting girl: 45-year-old in prison for molesting the same girl in DeKalb County By Tara Becker tbecker@svnmail.com 800-798-4085, ext.

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Related Topix: Steward, IL, Dekalb County, IL, Dixon, IL

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Possession – consumption of open alcohol in public; at Beanblossom parking lot; Saturday; 11:14 p.m., Nicholas M. Tomman, 25, of Dixon; Sunday: 12:40 a.m., Shawn M. Jacobs, 24, of Dixon; 12:55 a.m., Curtis W. Keplinger, 44, of Dixon; 1:11 a.m., Dustin M. Walker, 22, of Dixon.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Wyanet, IL, West Brooklyn, IL, Rockford Metro

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Brian M. Dees, 29, of Dixon; 11:24 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of South Galena Avenue; burglary, unlawful use of credit card; taken to Lee County Jail.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Compton, IL, Sterling, IL, Franklin Grove, IL

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Lee County courts launch new legal self-help center: Web site...

Lee County courts launch new legal self-help center: Web site provides help to those who can't afford an attorney By SVN STAFF news@svnmail.com 
800-798-4085, ext.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Disaster donation drive planned

DIXON – A “fill-the-truck” donation drive, sponsored by AmeriCorps to benefit the American Red Cross Rock River Chapter Lee County Unit, will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Ace Hardware, 900 N. Galena Ave.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Know Your Neighbors: Shelly Harrington, Office manager

Shelly Harrington, 46, is the office manager at Henning Smith Realtors in Dixon.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, George Strait, Country

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Two charged in Polo burglaries

OREGON – Two young Polo men already charged in a one-night burglary spree in Dixon now also have been charged in eight of about 40 break-ins in the Polo area.

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Related Topix: Polo, IL, Oregon, IL, Dixon, IL, Ogle County, IL

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Douglas R. Mossholder, 46, of Dixon; 7:05 am. Thursday in the 300 block of East Second Street; stalking – two counts; taken to Lee County Jail.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Amboy, IL, Rock Falls, IL

Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Man killed in morning motorcycle collision

DIXON – A 65-year-old Sterling man was killed early Monday when his motorcycle hit a deer on I-88 between Sterling and Dixon.

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Sterling, IL

Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Wind farm opponents plan forum: Organizers want landowners, others informed

WALNUT – Before anyone in Walnut signs any deals with any wind farm company, a forum will be held Sunday to discuss how commercial turbines could impact the community, one organizer said.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Police and fire reports for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The police report does not include every crime in a community. In some cases, no police report is filed, and sometimes police withhold information on pending investigations.

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Related Topix: Sterling, IL, Dixon, IL, Dekalb County, IL, Sycamore, IL

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