Local Elections Matter: Mayor of Lyndon Candidates
Around Ptown will be featuring the candidates of contested races in the upcoming Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1st.
Spring Road Postings to be Removed Starting Friday
With the exception of Sand Road, spring postings on Whiteside County roads will be removed beginning Friday, March 21st.
Whiteside County Farm Bureau Taking Orders for Pollinator Seed
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau is once again offering a discounted pollinator seed sale program thanks to a partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau and Growmark.
Panther Track Season Underway
The Westwood track facility in Sterling will be the scene of several meets over the next few weeks.
Obituary-Barbara “Barb” Wolf
Barbara “Barb” Joyce Wolf, 90, of Hooppole, IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Announces St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Results
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of its St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, which resulted in one DUI arrest, 21 speeding citations, two arrests for driving without a valid license, one arrest for driving with a disqualified license, and six additional traffic citations for various violations.
Notice: Water Disconnection, Boil Order, & Burn Ban in Tampico Next Tuesday
The Village of Tampico has issued a notice for maintenance work next week that will include water disconnection, a boil order, and a burn ban while water services are interrupted.