Panthers’ Warkins Holiday Tournament Schedule Released

The 23rd annual Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic Holiday Tournament will get underway on December 27th.
Erie Food Pantry Open This Week

The Erie Food Pantry will be open this week on Wednesday, December 17th from 6-7 p.m. and Friday, December 19th from 9-10 a.m.
Obituary-Della Hornbaker

Della Lorraine Hornbaker, 92, of Tampico, and formerly of Chicago, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home.
Majestic Sycamore is NLI’s December Tree of the Month

NLI’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 December Tree of the Month is a Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve, 8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL.
GVSA Application Deadline Extended to January 1, 2026

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to serve their community? Someone who shows up, steps in, and makes a real difference without expecting anything in return. Now’s your chance to recognize them.
Obituary-Dorothy Ann DeMay

Dorothy Ann DeMay, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
Obituary-Betty Jean Mapson

Betty Jean Mapson, age 95, of Morrison, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at LaBella of Morrison.
December’s Job Search Workshop Featured Leslie Neal from Tri-County Opportunities Council

The Sterling Public Library hosted a December 2025 Job Search Workshop featuring Leslie Neal from Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC). Neal provided valuable insights into TCOC’s programs and services for job seekers.
Obituary-Richard A. Buikema

Richard A. Buikema, 91, of Eldridge, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge.