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š± How a 1st Avenue fire is changing Sterlingās burning reminders
Sterling, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Sterling! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a 1st Avenue fire is changing Sterlingās burning reminders
- Can Sterling softball turn late-inning heartbreak into a season turnaround?
- How Sterling and Rock Falls are teaming up to draw more visitors
Also on today's calendar: Writer's Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Residential Structure Fire at 1108 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL (theradar.online) ā A recent residential fire on 1st Avenue in Sterling destroyed an unattached garage but caused only exterior damage to neighboring structures and no injuries, thanks to a fast multi-department response. The report also reminds residents that yard waste burning is illegal in Sterling and outlines basic safety expectations for recreational fires and 911 calls. 
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ā¢ Sterling softball looking for better results after things slip away at Moline (shawlocal.com) ā Sterling Highās softball team let a late lead slip away at Moline, dropping a 6-1 Western Big 6 matchup despite strong early pitching from Lily Martinez. Players and coach Donnie Dittmar say the Warriors need sharper practices, more consistent hitting, and stronger upperclass leadership to turn around a rough April and start closing out winnable games. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Along the Rock: S3 Ep 60-Hidden Gems of Northwest Illinois (theradar.online) ā Sterling gets a shout-out for teaming with Rock Falls on Fourth of July festivities in a new "Along the Rock" episode about hidden gems in northwest Illinois. Tourism leader Jay Lenox highlights how small towns like Sterling, Rock Falls, and others boost outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and local economies by collaborating instead of competing. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sterling
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Upcoming Events in
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Writerās Group
Sterling Public Library, 102 W 3rd St, Sterling
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Writer's Group
Sterling Public Library , 102 W 3rd St , Sterling
10:00 am -
Twin City Farmers Market OPEN YEAR AROUND!
Sterling, IL Calendar , 2nd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B , Sterling
8:00 am -
Mini & Me Tea Party - Sterling, IL 2026
Woodlawn Arts Academy , 3807 Woodlawn Rd , Sterling
10:30 am -
Mini & Me Tea Party
Woodlawn Arts Academy , 3807 Woodlawn Rd , Sterling
10:30 am -
Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event
Liquor N Wine , 2930 E Lincolnway , Sterling
3:00 pm -
Galesburg JV Baseball @ Sterling
Sterling High School , 1608 4th Ave , Sterling
4:30 pm -
Writerās Group
Sterling Public Library , 102 W 3rd St , Sterling
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 2
Friday May 8
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
š£ Sterling Shout Outs!
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Touch A Truck
Washington Elementary School
5:00 pm -
Tri-M Induction Ceremony and Music Showcase
DHS Auditorium Dixon, IL 61021
5:00 pm -
Jefferson Family Beach Bash
Jefferson Elementary School Gym
5:00 pm -
Bingo Night
Faith Christian School , 7571 S Ridge Rd , Dixon
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Sterling. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.
š Nearby News
Rock Falls
- Along the Rock: S3 Ep 62-Another Year of Summer Fun with Visit Rock Falls! (theradar.online)
- Whiteside County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies (regionalmedianews.com)
Dixon
- Summer music festival returns to Dixon for fourth year running (wrex.com)
- 3 Dixon police officers honored for rescuing unresponsive person found in vehicle idling in closed garage (shawlocal.com)
- How Does Electric Vehicle Etf Long Term Transforming the Industry? (thedetroitbureau.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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