Obituary-Dorothy Irene Dobbins

Dorothy Irene Dobbins, 91, of Erie, Illinois, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, Iowa.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Keith Douglas Wolever

What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Sixty Students Graduate from Morrison High School

Sixty Morrison High School students received their diplomas at the district’s 153rd annual Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 25th in the high school gymnasium.
June Events at the Prophetstown Library

Mark your calendars for these June events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!
Resthave Memorial Day Service Honors Veterans

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, observed Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26th with a heartfelt and moving service in honor of the brave men and women who have served our country.
Erie NHS to Host ImpactLife Blood Drive in June

Erie High School’s National Honor Society will host an ImpactLife Blood Drive in June, with appointments being taken now.
Tampico American Legion Post 574 Honors One of Their Own

John E. Taets, Commander of Tampico American Legion Post 574, recently presented Terry Gaskill with his 50 year certificate as a member of Post 574.
Register in Advance for Dixon’s Brush & Bloom on July 4

Registration for Brush & Bloom, an annual family favorite held annually during the Petunia Festival in Dixon, is now open.
EP Lady Panther Track and Bass Team Conclude Seasons

Two Panther spring sports came to an end last weekend as EP’s girls track and bass fishing teams competed in postseason competition. EP Panther pole vaulter Gracelynn Abell tied for 11th during the state track finals on Saturday. The senior cleared 2.60 meters (8’ 6 1/4”) and just missed making the medal stand. The EP […]
Students From Erie & Morrison on UW-Whitewater Dean’s List

WHITEWATER, WI — More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.