Renovation Walk-Through Tour Showcases PLT High School Upgrades
The PLT #3 community had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at renovations at the 6-12 Campus on Thursday, March 12th.
Along the Rock: Meet the Author of Trying For Home | A Baseball-Themed Romance Novel
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with local author Thomas Nance to explore the story behind his debut sports romance novel Trying for Home, written under the pseudonym Stark Wilson.
Multiple ISP Squad Cars Struck on Interstates Across the State, Including Whiteside County
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) experienced three Move Over Law-related crashes while responding to emergency incidents across Illinois on March 16, 2026. An additional squad car was also struck by a passing motorist in a weather-related crash.
“The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie” at Next Whiteside Forum
The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker, presenting “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
Obituary-Will Shaffer
Will Shaffer, age 59, of Prophetstown, IL passed away suddenly in his home on March 12th, 2026.
Whiteside County Farm Bureau Offering ‘Buzz Into Beekeeping’ Workshop
Have you ever thought, ”I would love to be a beekeeper!”?
OSF Saint Katharine Undergoing “Epic upgrade” to Introduce New Electronic Medical Records System on April 1
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center will go live on April 1, 2026, with an “Epic upgrade,” transitioning to the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Women Fighting Hunger Event to Feature Hall of Fame Coach Lisa Bluder
The 6th annual Women Fighting Hunger fundraising event for River Bend Food Bank will feature Hall of Fame coach Lisa Bluder and bring nearly 600 attendees together to raise funds supporting hunger relief efforts in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
Obituary-Lillian May Snyder
Lillian May Snyder, 76, of Erie, Illinois, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at her home in Erie.
EP Ball Diamonds Get Upgrades (Photos)
When the EP Panther baseball and softball teams take their fields in Prophetstown this week, depending on weather, they will see an upgrade to the playing surfaces as both diamonds received professional makeovers after last season.