Lady Panthers Shut Down Lady Devils
The EP Panther girls used a suffocating man-to-man defense Thursday night in Erie to defeat the Hall Lady Devils 33-25 in front of a good size crowd.
Tampico to Observe Ronald Reagan’s Birthday
Tampico Village Council’s meeting on Tuesday, January 20th lasted only five minutes.
EHS Senior Nova Cole’s Poem Chosen for Publication
Congratulations to Erie High School senior Nova Cole for having a poem chosen for publication!
Good Growing: Winter is a Time for Gardeners to Take a Break. Or is it?
Looking out the window midway through winter gives one a bleak view of the world. Gray sky, trees bare, plants succumbed to the cold.
Kelsey Stichter Named to Dean’s List at UW-Whitewater
WHITEWATER, WI — Kelsey Stichter from Erie, IL, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2025 fall semester. She is majoring in sociology.
NWS: Extreme Cold Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has issued an afternoon update regarding the arctic blast:
Obituary-Howard F. Janssen
Howard F. Janssen, age 87, of Rock Falls, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Kempton, Illinois, following an extended illness.
American Red Cross: Frigid Temperatures Threaten Millions Across U.S.
Winter is here with its cold temperatures and frigid wind chills, causing many of us to shiver just thinking about the weather.
Kiwanis Club of Sterling to Host Trivia Night Fundraiser on February 1
The Kiwanis Club of Sterling is excited to announce it will be hosting a fun, friendly Trivia Night on Sunday, February 1st at Sterling High School’s cafeteria from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry Quarterly Report
The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. The food pantry is located at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St., Prophetstown, IL.