Lady Panthers Get Senior Night Win

The EP Lady Panthers roared out to a huge first half lead on Senior Night and coasted to a 47-21 win over Mendota.
Odell Public Library to Celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month

In recognition of the many ways libraries serve and add value to communities, February has been declared National Library Lovers’ Month!
Good Growing: Skunk Cabbage, Spring’s Earliest and Hottest Native Plant

The cold winter temperatures may make it seem like spring is a long way off, but before we know it, spring will arrive, bringing warmer temperatures and spring-blooming plants.
Know Before You Throw: New Law Expands Free Battery Recycling Options

After years of powering remotes, children’s toys, and other household devices, the final destination for used batteries is usually the junk drawer.
Leo Kelly the Guest Speaker at Next Twin City Conservatives Meeting

Mr. Leo Kelly will be the special guest speaker at the next Twin City Conservatives meeting on Saturday, February 28th at 8:30 a.m. at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.
Wintery Mix and Breezy Conditions Tomorrow

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities and the Whiteside County Health Department have provided an update on wintery conditions overnight and windy conditions tomorrow.
Morrison School District Launches “Certificate of Employability” Program at Junior High School

Morrison Community Unit School District 6 is excited to announce the launch of the Certificate of Employability program at Morrison Junior High School this spring.
One More Utility Rate Increase on the Horizon in Tampico

The Tampico Village Council began discussions on one more water/sewer rate increase at their meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Pet of the Week: Sampson, The Sweet Shepherd Mix Looking for His Forever Home

On this episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, host Nicole Bollman welcomes Michelle Longtin from Happy Tails Humane Society to introduce an incredibly sweet and adoptable dog named Sampson.
Obituary-JoAnn Linton

JoAnn Linton, age 91, died Monday, February 2, 2026 at Rock River Hospice and Home.