Panther Points Preview- Mendota (video)
After a thrilling opening week win, the EP Panthers will look to pick up their first road win of the season when travel to Mendota on Friday.
Petition Packets Available in Lyndon for Five Trustee Positions
As of Tuesday, August 25th, the Village of Lyndon has petition packets available for the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election, with five positions on the ballot for the Board of Trustees.
Pet of the Week: Meet Delmar! Sweet, Loving Dog Looking for His Forever Home | Granny Rose Animal Shelter
On this episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, sponsored by the Radar Free Press, host Nicole Bollman and guest Brian Dixon from Granny Rose Animal Shelter. This week’s spotlight was on Delmar, a lovable mixed-breed dog who is ready to find a forever family.
Congressman Eric Sorensen to Host Service Academy Night for Students and Families
MOLINE, IL — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a Service Academy Night on Tuesday, September 8th to help students and their families learn more about opportunities at the nation’s service academies and the congressional nomination process.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Sheep Show
MORRISON, IL – Jim Gruenhagen of Davenport, IA showed the Champion Ram Overall while Gwen Grimes of Prophetstown showed the Champion Ewe Overall at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Sheep Show.
Obituary-Linda L. Johnson
Linda L. Johnson, 71, of rural Albany, IL, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home following a short battle with cancer.
Bidding for Next Erie Middle School Project to Start This Fall
An increase to insurance premiums, the FY27 tentative amended budget, and the next phase of work at Erie Middle School were on the agenda at the Erie Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 24th.
The Week Ahead: August 27-September 2, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Augustana College’s Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation
Augustana College’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization.