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VOLUME 136 • NO. 22
Prophetstown, Illinois
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Erie-Prophetstown’s Caden VanHorn is called safe after sliding into home plate just before Newman catcher Daniel Kelly can get his glove down for the tag May 23 during regional action at Brunner Field in Moline. Newman outscored Erie-Prophetstown 7-4 to advance and end the Panthers’ season. High school sports roundup on page 8.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past..........................6 Sports...............................................5, 7-9 Property Transfers .......................... 9, 13 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
Churches.............................................12-13 Business and Service Directory...........14 Classifieds..........................................15-19
DEATHS Dorothy Irene Dobbins, Zachary Robert Eagle, Lamont Lee Farthing, Noreen Leonard Pronger, Lois Ann Wiebenga / 3, 4