PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 4
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Prophetstown, Illinois
HEAD OVER HEELS Alex T. Paschal — apaschal@shawmedia.com
Flyer Nevaeh McElhiney goes head over heels while practicing a stunt for competitive cheerleading sectionals Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Erie High School. The team is focused on competing at sectionals on Jan. 28. More photos on page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Bald Eagle Watch
Exploring Education
Spelling Bee
Event held to understand area wildlife. / 3
Program takes aim at teacher shortage. / 7
Four-time winner to compete in Regional. / 15
WHAT’S INSIDE
Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
REGIONAL NEWS
Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers............................. 6 Police Reports.................................... 6
Sports.........................................16-18 Church News............................ 20-21 Classifieds ............................. 22-23
DEATHS Leroy Gollnitz, Ralph E. “Moe” Campbell Jr., Mark Hamstra, Steven W. Wisdom, Arnold Lyle Brooks, Page 4