Tampico Council Approves Utility Rate Increase
The residential rate increase for public utilities was on the agenda at the Tampico Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd.
BBBSMV Announces CEO Transition
After 23 years as President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, Jay Justin announced his resignation and retirement from the organization in January. Justin began his career with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Quad Cities in 2003, following a 10-year career with Junior Achievement.
Congressman Sorensen Votes to Block Bill that “Fails Illinois Farmers”
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting no on the H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026—the latest version of the Farm Bill—in committee.
Port Byron Man Arrested After ISP Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigation
An Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 investigation resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Micah Ibara of Port Byron, IL for five counts of Unlawful Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Class 2 Felony) and five counts of Unlawful Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Class 3 Felony).
Teams from Clinton & Whiteside Counties to Hit the Bowling Lanes to Support JA’s 70th Anniversary Bowl-A-Thon
On Friday, March 6th, and Saturday, March 7th, community members will lace up their bowling shoes to participate in the annual Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon.
Morrison Food Pantry Thanks Community for Continued Support
An open letter of thanks to the community from Leveda Ashlin, President of the Morrison Food Pantry, NFP:
Lady Panther Basketball Awards; Four Earn All-Conference Honors
The EP Lady Panther basketball team held its annual postseason awards celebration at Harvest Bakery and More in Erie recently.
Pet of the Week: Meet the Purrfect Lap Cat… Mary! | Happy Tails Humane Society
On this episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, host Nathan Stahr welcomes Michelle Longtin from Happy Tails Humane Society to introduce a truly special feline looking for her forever home.
Good Growing: Spring Lawn Care – What Should You Really Be Doing?
It’s March in Illinois, and this is when everyone starts thinking about lawn care. The grass is greening up, and plants are beginning to grow again, signaling that garden work has begun.
Obituary-Lois A. Glassburn
Lois A. Glassburn, 94, of Sterling, IL died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Citadel of Sterling.