Lyndon gets festive for the holidays
The weather was a bit frightful on Sunday evening with fresh snow, brisk winds and plummeting temperatures, but that didn’t stop organizers from hosting their annual Lyndon Bridge Christmas to kick off the holiday season.
Progress made on Fire District’s new rescue boats
Prophetstown Fire Protection District firefighters have been getting the department’s two new rescue boats modified and ready for service, with a progress report and an on-site inspection provided at the November Board of Trustees meeting.
Obituary-Vernon “Bud” Johnson
Vernon “Bud” Johnson passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, at the age of 96, peacefully in his home, surrounded by family.
Morrison’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl places 1st at Riverdale Early Season Tournament
Congratulations to Morrison High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team on their first-place finish in the Riverdale Early Season Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Riverdale High School.
IDPH, State Board of Health to Hold Public Hearings on State Health Improvement Plan Nov. 28-30
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the State Board of Health (SBOH), will hold a series of virtual public hearings November 28-30, 2023, to seek public comment on the State Health Assessment (SHA) and the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).
Obituary-Nila Harris
Nila G. Harris, 80, of Sterling died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation in Rock Falls.
Panther Wrestling Competes At Invites
Panther wrestlers placed ten grapplers in the top six spots on Saturday.
Obituary-Mary Helen Wade
Mary Helen Wade, 101, of Sterling, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center.