PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 9
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REBOUND ACTION
Prophetstown, Illinois
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Erie-Prophetstown’s Michael Collins (50) and Riverdale’s Ethan Kiddoo (24) battle for a rebound during the championship of the 2A West Carroll Regional on Saturday, Feb. 25. Story on page 14.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
It’s about the wildlife
Major investment
Celebrate Ireland
Auctions support wildlife rehab in Hillsdale. / 3
Constellation to increase clean energy output. / 10
Irish concert to take place in Cordova. / 7
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past......................... 6 Property Transfers............................ 11 Police Reports................................... 11 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
REGIONAL NEWS
Sports.........................................14-16 Church News.............................18-19 Classifieds .............................20-23
DEATHS Louise Ackeberg, Geraldine L. “Deanie” Kophamer, Paul M. Dykstra, Evelyn H. Haas, Luann M. McDivitt, Richard Barsema, Larry Edward Blackert, Pages 4-5