3-Pointers Carry Panthers Over Rockets

The EP Panthers hit 13 three-point buckets in the final game of their Turkey Tip-off Tournament as they bested the Rock Falls Rockets 57-53.
Poor Middle Quarters Doom Lady Panthers

The adage too little, too late told the story of the EP Lady Panthers in their contest at Kewanee on Monday night.
Tampico Community Club to Meet Wednesday for Christmas Bingo

The Tampico Community Club is planning to meet up on Wednesday, December 3rd at 11:30 a.m. at The Break Room Pub n Grub, weather permitting, to play some Christmas Bingo.
Crossroads Cultural Connections Announces Annual Dinner Theatre Fundraiser

Crossroads Cultural Connections is delighted—and slightly nervous—to announce its annual dinner theatre fundraiser, returning this year with a brand-new holiday comedy written by local playwright, mischief-maker, and master of festive chaos, Tom Akers.
Obituary-Jennifer L. White

Jennifer L. White, 42, of Morrison, IL, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL.
Obituary-James “Jim” Warren Naftzger

James “Jim” Warren Naftzger, 82, of Erie, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Whiteside County SWCD Accepting Nominations for Board Directors

To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Whiteside Soil and Water Conservation District:
ISP Troop 1 Announces Results of November’s Special Patrols

PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Joseph Blanchette, has announced the results of four special patrols in Whiteside, Lee, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties during November.
Obituary-Barbara J. Klauer

Barbara J. Klauer, 81, of Erie, IL, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 30, 2025 at home.
Voting Starts for Lyndon’s Lighted Christmas Display Contest

String up those lights and hang up those stockings, the Village of Lyndon Lighted Christmas Display Contest is back!