Renkes Gets First Win As EP Pounds Knoxville

Lilly Swatos had 3 hits, including a home run and 5 RBIs to go along with Wynn Renkes pitching a complete game two-hitter at the Lady Panthers picked up their second consecutive win as the pounded Knoxville 14-1 on Wednesday.
Baseball Panthers Play To A Draw

A three run rally in the top of the seventh inning by the Panthers tied the game at 10, which would end up being the final score in Knoxville as a lack of lights resulted in the game being called after eight innings. Trailing 1-0 after one inning the Panthers rallied with two outs in […]
Storm Threat and Elevated Fire Danger Thursday

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities and the Whiteside County Health Department have provided an update on the potential for severe weather tomorrow afternoon and evening across the region.
Erie School Board Recognizes Wrestlers, Approves Next Phase of Middle School Renovations

EP’s middle school state wrestling qualifiers were recognized at the Erie Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 23rd.
Sixth Annual Book Fair at Bishop Hill Creative Commons in April

Authors representing a wide range of genres, from children’s books, history and young adult novels, to romance, mystery, memoir, poetry, and horror, will be at the 6th annual Bishop Hill Book Fair on Saturday, April 11th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Teen ServSafe Training Offered at SVCC

High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages?
April Events at the Prophetstown Library

Mark your calendars for these April events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!
Morrison Community Hospital’s Annual Auxiliary Tea in April

Join Morrison Community Hospital for their annual Auxiliary Tea on Thursday, April 30th from 1-3 p.m.
The Week Ahead: March 26-April 1, 2026

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Obituary-Ellen L. Conner

Ellen L. Conner, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home.