Panther Girls Win Again

The EP Panther girls golf team continued their winning ways Monday downing Riverdale 191-227 at Lake Erie golf course.
Make a Farmer Foundation is a Tribute to Jayden Hanson’s Life & Legacy

The inaugural event for the Make a Farmer Foundation, a newly established non-profit in Prophetstown, exceeded expectations and set the tone for the important work of supporting youth in Tampico, Prophetstown, and Lyndon.
Obituary-Shirley Ann (Thompson) Allison

Shirley Anne (Thompson) Allison, 90, of Port Byron, IL, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home.
Obituary-Margaret “Margie” Jean Simpson Selburg

Margaret “Margie” Jean Simpson Selburg, 76, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, surrounded by family after spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Heavy Horse Show

MORRISON, IL – William Hagemann of Stillman Valley took Champion Mare Overall, Champion Gelding and Champion Stallion Overall at the 154th Annual Heavy Horse Show.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Western Horse Show

MORRISON, IL – Julie Angus of Ottawa took Grand Champion Honors in the Halter Division for the second year in a row at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Western Horse Show, with Mark Albright of Prophetstown taking Reserve Champion.
Obituary-Thomas E. “Tommy” Scidmore

Thomas E. “Tommy” Scidmore, 86, of Morrison, IL, died August 24, 2025, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Sheep Show

MORRISON, IL – Jim Gruenhagen of Davenport, IA swept the Champions by taking Champion Ram Overall, Champion Ewe Overall and Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs at the 154th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Sheep Show.
Rep. Fritts to Host Job Fair at SVCC

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) will host a free Job Fair on Thursday, September 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Dillon Mall at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2 in Dixon.
Low Interest Emergency Physical Loss Loans Available for Producers in Whiteside County

Agricultural producers in Whiteside County who lost property due to recent natural disasters are eligible for physical loss loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).