Inside Sterling’s Citizens Police Academy: Learn What It Takes to Be a Police Officer
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at your local police department?On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Mary Toth of the Sterling Police Department, jo...
24 Aug 11min
Lifestyle Creep: Why Making More Money Doesn't Always Mean Having More Money | Cash & Coffee
In this episode:👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online�...
24 Aug 6min
Grand Detour Arts Festival Celebrates 77 Years of Art, Music & Community!
The Grand Detour Art Festival is celebrating 77 years of bringing artists, families, music, food, history, and community together at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour.On this episode of Alo...
20 Aug 12min
Art, Music & More! Rock Falls’ Art in the Park Returns August 29
Join host Kierstyn Long for another episode of Along the Rock, presented by the Radar Free Press, as she sits down with Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones to preview the 2026 Art in the Park ce...
20 Aug 9min
Sterling for Jesus: Bringing Faith, Worship & Community Together in Sterling
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Tony Flores to discuss the story behind his Facebook ministry, Faith, Fire, and Passion, and the inspiration for the upcoming Sterl...
19 Aug 7min
From Australia to Chicago: Michael Charles’ 40-Year Journey Through the Blues
Watch this inspiring episode of Along the Rock as host Kierstyn Long sits down with internationally acclaimed Australian blues guitarist Michael Charles.Michael shares the incredible story of how a si...
19 Aug 18min
Why Early Childhood Education Is in Crisis — And What the Sauk Valley Can Do About It
Birth to Five Illinois is shaping the future of early childhood education—one community conversation at a time.On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Abby Hoskins, Maggie Fern,...
18 Aug 15min
From 1 Meal to 1,700 a Month: How Loaves & Fishes Feeds the Sauk Valley Community
In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Susan and Paul Gould to discuss the mission behind Loaves and Fishes, how the program grew from serving just one guest on its first...
17 Aug 11min
