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🌱 Which Prophetstown resident was cited in Henry County’s latest report?
Spotted on the Prophetstown calendar: 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Sterling A&B Games @ Challand MS
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Prophetstown resident was cited in Henry County's latest report?
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Henry County Sheriff's Office Arrest and Citation Report for September 1 to 6, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com) — Henry County deputies recently cited a 47-year-old Prophetstown resident for speeding, part of a busy week of traffic stops and arrests from September 1–6. The report also lists multiple speeding, insurance, and license violations involving drivers from around the region, plus one DUI arrest and a theft notice to appear. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Sterling A&B Games @ Challand MS
Erie CUSD 1 Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm - MJHS 7/8TH VOLLEYBALL HOME VS FULTON
Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Dr, Morrison
4:00 pm - 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Sterling A&B Games @ Ptown MS
Erie CUSD 1 Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm - 6th Grade Volleyball vs. Sterling A&B games @ Challand MS
Erie CUSD 1 Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm - Varsity Girls Golf vs. Rockridge, Sherrard & Newman @ Highland Spr
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball vs. Rock Falls @ EES
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
5:00 pm - J/V Varsity Volleyball vs. Rock Falls @ EHS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
5:00 pm - MHS FOOTBALL @ STOCKTON
Stockton High School, 540 N Rush St, Stockton
7:00 pm - Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country @ Detweiller Park
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
8:00 am - Varsity Girls Golf Stillman Valley Invite @ Prairie View Golf Cours
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
8:00 am - MHS XC @ DETWEILLER PARK -PEORIA
Detweiller Park, 8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria
8:00 am - Varsity Boys Golf Kewanee Invite @ Baker Park
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
8:30 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Midland States Bank posted a job opening for Universal Banker in Rock Falls. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prophetstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morrison
- Advantage One Credit Union Donates $1,000 to On The Move (regionalmedianews.com)
- Scots Fall to Wartburg After Strong First Half (977wmoi.com)
- Obituary-Sandra Mae Rideout (theradar.online)
Rock Falls
- Along the Rock: S3 Ep 176-A Safe Place to Belong: Inside Elevate Youth Center's Free After-School Program (theradar.online)
- This Week in the Sauk Valley: September 10-16, 2026 (theradar.online)
- Homeless shelter requests community input at town-hall style meeting (theradar.online)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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