Obituary-David Elmer Anderson
David Elmer Anderson, 70, of Prophetstown, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Music, Food, & Friends at Pat’s Table on Monday Night
Volunteers from Farmers National Bank served 79 guests at Pat’s Table on Monday, April 13th. Dinner consisted of ham, potatoes, green beans, rolls, pistachio salad, and MANY delicious homemade desserts from FNB.
Along the Rock: Give Back & Get Connected | Sauk Valley Under 40
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Ethan Harrington, Gracie Young, and Dallas Knack of Sauk Valley Under 40 to highlight how the organization is creating opportunities for young professionals across the Sauk Valley region to connect, grow, and give back to their community.
Disney’s “Frozen” with Live Musical Performances in Sterling This Weekend
Newman Central Catholic High School students will present a live musical performance of Disney’s Frozen this weekend.
Northwest Illinois Film Festival Announces Lineup for “Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026”
The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the 6th Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts-A-Palooza 2026, taking place on Wednesday, April 29th at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, Illinois.
Obituary-Paul R. Hess
Paul R. Hess, age 79, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.
Panthers Fall in Rematch With Newman
The EP Panther boys dropped a hard fought 4-2 decision at Sterling Newman Thursday afternoon. Newman entered the contest with a sparkling 11-1 record and had defeated the Panthers handily Monday in Prophetstown.
Panthers Girls Smash Comets Again
For the second time this week, the EP Panther girls 10-runned the Newman Comets. This time the Panthers rode the bats that included 4 home runs to register an 11-1 victory on Newman’s home field.