Wayne and Alzada Wachholz Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage
Alzada and Wayne Wachholz of Prophetstown are celebrating 70 amazing years of marriage.
The Ancestor Project – Gregory James Thies by Wyatt Oszfolk
What is “The Ancestor Project?”
Gardening for a Hummingbird’s Travels
URBANA, Ill. — Hummingbirds are unlike any other bird. Spanning the Americas with over 330 species, hummingbirds belong to Trochilidae, the second-largest bird family in the world.
Fire District Hires New Attorney, Discuss Fourth of July Fireworks
Prophetstown’s annual Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are set for Saturday, July 6 this year, Fire Chief Gerald Armstrong said at the Prophetstown Fire Protection District board meeting on Monday, June 10.
On-A-Roll at Erie Middle School
Erie Middle School has announced the fourth quarter On-A-Roll. Students on the list have a B average, with * denoting all A’s. Congratulations to these students on their academic achievements!
Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival Returns June 22
The 2024 Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival is a family-friendly event occurring on Saturday, June 22.
Boy Scouts Earn Woodworking Merit Badges (Photos)
Boy Scout Troop 94 camped at the Prophetstown State Recreation Area this past weekend and did a good turn for nature while there.
The Ancestor Project – My Great Grandmother by Trevin Kimmins
What is “The Ancestor Project?”
The Week Ahead: June 13-19, 2024
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week: