PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 135 • NO. 27
Prophetstown, Illinois
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 • $1.00
COLORFUL DISPLAY Earleen Hinton
Fireworks reflect off the Rock River on July 6 during Prophetstown’s fireworks show at Prophetstown State Park. More photos on page 3.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL SPORTS
Upcoming Extension courses
Beyond Trim column
TRC All-Sports race
4-H shows and extension courses offered in Whiteside, Carroll counties / 5
Scoping out the need for supplements; keep this information in mind / 8
Riverdale Rams win first BCR Three Rivers Conference All-Sports title / 9
WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports ......................................4 Your Health.............................................11 Glimpses of the Past............................6 Churches........................................... 12-13 Ancestor Project.............................10 Classifieds........................................ 15-16 Published every Tuesday 16 pages • One section
DEATHS John “Jack” Bennett, Dorothy Bielema, William Jacobs, Douglas H. McCulloh / 4