Panther Baseball Wins On Walk-Off

Don Kuhnen, AP Sports The EP Panther boys won a thriller Monday afternoon 4-3 in 8 innings downing the visiting Morrison Mustangs. Freshman Tristan Hovey came through with a 2 out single to center scoring Zane Romero from third base for the win. Morrison had tied the game in the seventh to force the extra […]
Panther Girls Lose Pitcher’s Dual

In Morrison’s fourth, a walk followed by a Panther error put runners on first and second. That’s when the Fillies’ Ava Duncan connected on a shot over the left field fence to take a 3-0 lead.
IL RT 78 Reconstruction Prompts Closure in Morrison

Morrison, IL – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that IL RT 78, spanning from South Cherry Street to Academic Drive in Morrison, will undergo closure effective May 1, 2024. This closure is part of the ongoing reconstruction of the state highway corridor within Morrison.
Christ Lutheran School hosts Back to the 80’s Trivia Night, Saturday April 27

Christ Lutheran School will hold its annual Trivia Night to benefit the school on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. This year’s theme is “Back to the 80’s.”
Call for Artists Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery Rock Falls

Rock Falls Tourism is accepting submissions for artists to exhibit their work for the Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery being held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10 am to 5 pm at the RB&W District in Rock Falls.
Alex Bomleny Commits to Sauk Valley CC Cross Country and Track & Field

Alex Bomleny has made the commitment to join Sauk Valley Community College’s cross country and Track & Field teams while pursuing a degree in engineering.
Obituary-James “Jamey” Joseph Vermeire

James “Jamey” J. Vermeire, 57, of Hillsdale, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa.
Obituary-Monica C. (Norberg) Grasty

The family of Monica (Norberg) Grasty sadly announces her death Monday evening April 15, 2024 at the age of 58 from a short illness that led to liver and kidney failure.
Obituary-Barbara Heitzler Kyburz

Barbara Heitzler Kyburz, 73, of Carmichael, California, formerly of Prophetstown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Decker Jumps Past 35-Year Record

Lane Decker of Morrison, IL, broke the Morrison Junior High School High Jump record, after 35 years, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Track Meet, in Prophetstown.