PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 1
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Prophetstown, Illinois
TOP FANS Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Pictured watching the EP Panthers take on Alleman at Friday’s basketball game in Erie are Tara and Reid Johnson, left, Orval and Connie Johnson, and Diane Jones and Glenda Sampson at the top, all of Prophetstown. Alleman barely defeated the Panthers 32-31 in the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic boy’s Betty Bracket game Dec. 30. Panthers Caleb Naftzger and Kennedy Buck were selected for the boys and girls varsity All Tournament teams for the holiday tournament. See Sports Roundup on page 9.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Winter Park Opens
Moring is Sold
Varsity Spirit
Winter activities ready for use in Morrison. / 3
Republic Services is new owner of operations. / 6
E-P Cheer team performs at Citrus Bowl. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE
Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
LOCAL NEWS
Glimpses of the Past......................... 7 Property Transfers............................. 8 Morrison Police Report .................... 8
High School Sports ................... 9-10 Church News............................. 12-13 Classifieds ............................. 15-20
DEATHS Cleon David Eyrich, Rita A. Nagel, Karen L. Temple, Jody B. Vroman, C.E. “Nip” Hartman, Clarence A. “Clink” Kettler, Pages 4-5