Lady Panthers Qualify Four Relays To State Finals
The Lady Panther track team, despite its underclassmen heavy lineup, will send several athletes to the IHSA State Track Finals in Charleston starting Thursday. EP hosted an IHSA Sectional on Wednesday with the top two finishers and those meeting qualifying times and distances advancing to the state finals. Sherrard won the sectional meet accumulating 102.5 […]
Along the Rock: Reviving the History of Illinois Through Conservation | Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sat down with Sammy Dalati and Maribeth Brewer from the Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians to discuss the importance of preserving native ecosystems, protecting endangered habitats, and helping future generations reconnect with Illinois’ natural heritage.
Obituary-Philip “Phil” W. Bramm
Philip “Phil” W. Bramm, 76, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA, with his wife and daughters by his side.
Panther Football Receives Donation
EP head football coach, Tyler Whitebread has announced that the football program recently received a donation from the Eric Lange Memorial Fund. Eric Lange played football for Alleman Catholic High School in his youth and was a Jr. Rams football coach within the Riverdale School District and who was deeply committed to giving back to […]
Strong Showing of Volunteers for Riverside Cemetery’s Urn Planting
With the help of so many awesome community members and students and staff volunteers from St. Andrew’s Catholic Grade School in Rock Falls, flower planting at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown was finished in record time on Wednesday, May 13th!
PLT Campus Students Do Good at Community Service Day
The PLT 6-12 Campus held its annual Community Service Day on Friday, May 8th, giving students and staff the opportunity to work together while making positive contributions to their community.
Put a Lid on Litter! Roadside Cleanup Operations in Full Swing
With the weather getting warmer and litter operations ramping up, the Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to be on the alert for maintenance crews picking up trash and other debris across the state.
The Week Ahead: May 14-20, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week: