Whiteside County Reapers: An Interview with Coach Chance Wright
The Whiteside County Reapers are a local semi-pro football team, formerly known as the Whiteside County Chargers until they rebranded this year.
Reminder to Remove Decorations at Riverside Cemetery by Saturday
A reminder from Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown that winter decorations need to be removed by Saturday, March 15th or they will be disposed of by the maintenance crew.
Obituary-Rhonda Kay Geiger
Rhonda Kay Geiger, 67, of Port Byron, IL, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee to host Lunch & Learn April 30
Sterling, IL – The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s (SVACC) Professional Women’s Network (PWN) committee will hold a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Champs Banquet, 11 E. 3rd St., Sterling.
Tampico to Raise Water Rates in May
In 2022, the Tampico Village Council agreed to a plan by engineering firm Willett, Hofmann & Associates to increase water and sewer rates on an annual basis to help accrue funds for a reserve and future projects, such as painting the water tower.
Obituary-Jonelle M. Hook
Jonelle M. Hook, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday March 8, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her family.
Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, March 16
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be on Sunday, March 16th and covers the feeder canal from Bridge 52 to Bridge 56 near Tampico.