Panthers Fall to Hall 5-1

For the second time in two weeks, the EP Panther baseball team fell to Hall; this time 5-1 on a beautiful spring day in Prophetstown. The Panthers are now 3-5 in conference action and 5-14 overall. The visiting Devils jumped out early on EP scoring runs in each of their first four at bats. The […]
Lady Panthers Rally For Win

The EP varsity softball team came from behind Friday afternoon to down the visiting Hall Devils 4-3 on a beautiful 72 degree day in Prophetstown. The weather is mentioned because of all the bad weather days they’ve played in this spring. EP got on the board in the bottom of the first as the battery […]
Link Wins 800 Title At TRAC Meet

Sophomore, Sarah Link was the lone event winner for the Lady Panthers at the Three Rivers Athletic Conference meet held at Monmouth-Roseville on Thursday. Link ran a PR of 2:25.05 in the 800 meters to win the TRAC title. The only other top three finish was Gracelynn Abell who took the runner up position in […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Hosts Annual Mother’s Day Tea

Morrison, IL — Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, celebrated its cherished tradition with their annual Mother’s Day Tea on Thursday, May 8th. The event brought together residents, families, and staff for an afternoon of elegance and appreciation.
Erie School District’s Summer Projects Include Demolishing Old Elementary Building

Erie’s old Elementary School building, built in 1954, is set to be demolished anytime now, the first project of many as the Erie School Districts winds up the school year and brings in contractors for a list of construction projects.
Rep. Ryan Spain Launches Annual Summer Reading Program

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) has launched his ninth annual Summer Reading Club Program for grade school students (K-5th grade) who live in the 73rd House District.
DCEO Invites Filmmakers to Enter Shortcuts Short Film Contest

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is encouraging Illinois filmmakers to enter the DCEO Illinois Film Office’s Shortcuts Short Film Contest dedicated to promoting the best short films from Illinois students or residents 22 years old or younger.
Prophetstown Historian Fred South Releases New Book About Civil War

Prophetstown Area Historical Society historian and archivist Fred South’s newest book, “It Never Recoiled: A History of the Seventy-Fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry” brings the Civil War to life as it’s told from the viewpoint of the common soldier.
ISP Seeks Public’s Assistance with Fatal Crash on Interstate 80

OTTAWA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance with a fatal crash investigation.
Irish Musicians Gráinne Hunt & Jules Stewart to Perform at Ca d’Zan House Concerts on May 14

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and Irish charm!