Lady Panthers Win One Lose One

The EP girls golf team travelled to Sherrard Thursday afternoon and competed in a triangular match on the tough Fyre Lake course.
USDA Webinar: Empowering Healthy Minds and Strong Communities

Join the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) on Tuesday, August 25th from 2-3 p.m. ET for a webinar highlighting USDA initiatives focused on brain health and the well‑being of families, youth, and communities.
Obituary-Mary Whitney

Mary Whitney, age 69, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home.
Prophetstown Park District Board Approves Resolution for Land Transfer

The land transfer between the Prophetstown Park District and PLT #3 School District is almost complete after the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at their meeting on Wednesday, August 19th.
Sauk Valley Community College and CEO West Welcome Emily Brooks

DIXON, IL — Sauk Valley Community College is pleased to welcome Emily Brooks as a new full-time Agriculture faculty member and CEO West Coordinator.
Along the Rock: Art, Music & More! Rock Falls’ Art in the Park Returns August 29

Rock Falls’ annual Art in the Park is returning to RB&W Park on Saturday, August 29th, offering a full day dedicated to creativity, local talent and community.
French Creek Park Planting Day on September 5

Join the pollinator production plot committee for a native planting day on Saturday, September 5th from 9 a.m. to noon at French Creek Park in Morrison!
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Hobby Show (Photos)

MORRISON – Zayley Boonstra of Morrison took Judges Choice Honors in Division III Art, while Aubrey Landheer of Lyndon took Judges Choice Honors in Division II Photography at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Hobby Show.
BHC Celebrating 57 years of Providing Adult Ed Classes

Black Hawk College is celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week September 13-19. The college began serving adult education learners on July 1, 1969.
Morrison Historical Society Seeks Names & Additional Photo of 1949 Tug of War Team

Ken Swanson, president of the Morrison Historical Society, stopped by Around Ptown’s open office hours at the Prophetstown Area Historical Society on Wednesday, August 19th on a quest for identification assistance.