Grawe Signs With Central Softball
Another EP Softball player will be playing at the college level next year as Ava Grawe recently signed a letter of intent to play for Central College in Pella, Iowa next season. Her signing follows the signing of three other Panthers who will be taking their talents to Sauk Valley Community College next season. Last […]
Severe Weather & Heavy Rain Potential on Tuesday
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities and the Whiteside County Health Department are urging citizens to be aware and prepared for potential severe weather tomorrow.
TNPS to Host Second Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night
The Next Picture Show (TNPS), Dixon, will host the second Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for the area’s authors on April 10th.
Woodlawn Students to Perform ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’
STERLING – Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater skills, with performances of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” the weekend of April 10th.
Joe Donnelly to Bring High-Energy Rock & Storytelling to Bishop Hill
Crossroads Cultural Connections invites the community to an evening of live music and connection with touring musician Joe Donnelly on Sunday, March 15th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Woodlawn, Penguin Project Partner for Third Annual Shining Stars Event
STERLING – The Shining Stars Motown Revue will take the stage at Woodlawn Arts Academy at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28th and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29th in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy.
Obituary-Sharon L. Slayton
PROPHETSTOWN – Sharon Lee Slayton, 79 of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Allure of Prophetstown.
Three Panther Middle School Wrestlers Advance To State Finals
With the high school wrestling season completed, the middle school wrestlers now take center stage as nine members of the EP middle school wrestling team competed in the sectional round of the Illinois Elementary School Association’s state tournament on Saturday in Port Byron. EP Coach, Josh Mosher’s squad looked to advance wrestlers to the state […]
Obituary-Mark R. Besse
Mark R. Besse, 76, of Hampton, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home.