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Sterling, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Sterling! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to ride, run, or skydive to help Sterling veterans?
  • See which Sterling properties just changed hands and for how much.
  • Sterling family remembers grandmother Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis, 92

Also on today's calendar: Littles with a Lens - Sterling, IL 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Along the Rock: S3 Ep 99-How the Valor Support Project is Changing Veterans' Lives (theradar.online) — Sterling residents have several chances this month to support local veterans through the Valor Support Project, starting with a June 13 motorcycle ride from the Sterling American Legion that loops back to town. A skydiving day for veterans and a community PTSD Awareness 5K fun run—on a route familiar from Sterling Police events—will raise funds that help area veterans with urgent financial needs.
   

• Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Recent Whiteside County property records show several homes changing hands in Sterling, including sales on Avenue J, Wagon Wheel Lane, and 10th Street East. The list also highlights transfers in nearby Rock Falls, Morrison, Erie, Fulton, and other communities, giving a snapshot of current real estate activity across the county.
   

• Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis (May 7th, 1934 – May 27th, 2026) (tuscaloosathread.com) — A member of a Sterling family, grandmother to Jason Healy of Sterling, has passed away at age 92, leaving loved ones across several states. Patricia Jane Baker Garyotis is remembered for her faith, hospitality, and community involvement, with services planned this Friday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her legacy continues through children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including those with Sterling ties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am offering my services for today, I can do just about any handyman style work and cut down your list of projects needed to be completed.
    I have one day open and that’s today. Offering serious discounts. Message me on here please (Nextdoor Sterling)
  • Blain Supply, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Service Center Manager Trainee in Sterling. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rock Falls

  • From Classroom Tradition to Coffee Trailer: Former RFHS Teacher Launches Good News Coffee Co. (theradar.online)
  • Dixon Chamber to Host Legislative Luncheon Featuring State Rep. BradFritts and State Sen. Li Arellano (theradar.online)
  • Hay Bales Lead To Crash On Route 2 Near Dixon (1023thecoyote.net)

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Ok Sterling! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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