PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 16
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Prophetstown, Illinois
SPRING MUSICAL
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Erie-Prophetstown students get ready to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on Friday, April 14, at Prophetstown High School. The gymnasium was filled during the weekend performances, with rave reviews for the students’ rendition of the musical. From left are Zakk Pritchard as King Triton, Heather Huizenga as Ariel, Kai Pritchard as Sebastian and Gracelyn Abell as Flounder. See page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Windmill in Mourning
Erie Clinic Closing
Millers who passed away are honored. / 3
Citizens rally after hearing of closure. / 3
WHAT’S INSIDE
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Glimpses from the Past.................... 6 Property Transfers............................. 8 Police/Fire Report ............................. 8
High School Sports ..................14-15 Church News............................. 16-17 Classifieds ..............................18-23
DEATHS Katheryn Ann Hogue, Lillian Marie Trethric, George “Rod” Schroeder, Clarence “Gus” Augustus Linke III, Pages 4-5
LOCAL NEWS
Ready For Swimmers PPD pool has reopened to the public. / 2