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AroundPtown.com was started in 2015 by Dan Eyrich, a Prophetstown native with a 20-year career as a TV photojournalist. He credits his son Josh for the idea of bringing news and information to a small town on a web platform. After beginning to cover local activities on Facebook, Dan decided to move his endeavor to the web and make it a full-time job. In 2023, Dan and his wife, Sue, moved to Fort W

ayne, Indiana, to be closer to their grandchildren as they look forward to retirement. The business was sold to Janel Stahr of Rock Falls, who also owns and operates Stahr Media, along with her husband, Nathan. While their business focuses on website user experience and development, print graphic design and marketing, they both have a rich history in and passion for the news business. After meeting while both employed for the local newspaper, Janel went on to work for an agri-business magazine company and together they ran a weekly entertainment newspaper for two years. While getting started with Stahr Media, they also designed, edited and wrote for a local monthly newspaper. From 2010-2020, Nathan served as the IT director at PLT CUSD #3. Janel and Nathan can almost always be found within 3 feet of each other – usually commenting on politics and the news, of course – and they wouldn’t have it any other way! They reside in Rock Falls with their son, Quinn; their dog, Emmy; and their cats, Ozzy and Pixel. Their daughter, Grace, and her husband, Miguel, are finishing school in Platteville, Wisconsin, and plan to move back to the Sauk Valley area after graduation. The goal of AroundPtown.com is and always has been to serve the local area with the most accurate information available, allowing citizens to be well-informed on issues that affect them. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments, questions or concerns. Thanks for reading!

01/12/2026
The Prophetstown City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
01/12/2026

The Prophetstown City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

01/12/2026

The Panthers competed with 8 wrestlers in the 14 weight brackets but still managed to generate 105 points good for fifth place. Freeport won the tournament scoring 135 points with 10 wrestlers followed by East Peoria with 116 (11) and Belvidere North with 111 (14).

Tickets are still available for the Whiteside County SWCD Banquet on Saturday, February 7th in Fulton.
01/11/2026

Tickets are still available for the Whiteside County SWCD Banquet on Saturday, February 7th in Fulton.

Golden Agers Bingo Night on Thursday, January 15th starting at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Morrison IL Parks and Recreation.
01/11/2026

Golden Agers Bingo Night on Thursday, January 15th starting at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Morrison IL Parks and Recreation.

Sauk Valley Community College’s (SVCC) Impact Program is pleased to announce a generous three-year, $15,000 pledge from ...
01/11/2026

Sauk Valley Community College’s (SVCC) Impact Program is pleased to announce a generous three-year, $15,000 pledge from The First National Bank in Amboy, Illinois.

This contribution demonstrates The First National Bank in Amboy’s commitment to supporting the community and developing a strong local workforce. The funds will support the Clippers Impact Challenge, a $600,000 initiative to support Amboy High School students in the Impact Program. The Clippers Ch...

GALVA – Black Hawk College is partnering with the Kewanee Animal Shelter to present the Teddy Bear Hospital on Saturday,...
01/11/2026

GALVA – Black Hawk College is partnering with the Kewanee Animal Shelter to present the Teddy Bear Hospital on Saturday, January 24th from 9 a.m. to noon.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the East Campus Veterinary Sciences Center and explore careers in the veterinary industry! Checkups for bears will include weigh-in, X-rays, bandaging, heart rate, pharmacy and surgery. All children are welcome! Recommended for ages 3-8.

Save the date to celebrate Ronald Reagan at his birthplace in Tampico on Friday, February 6th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Good...
01/11/2026

Save the date to celebrate Ronald Reagan at his birthplace in Tampico on Friday, February 6th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Goodie bags will be passed out to the first 20 kids who come with an adult and complete a guided a tour of Ronald Reagan's birthplace. Come and tour the historical society museum and enjoy a cupcake!

In 2026, ISP has suffered 2 Move Over Law-related crashes. In 2025, ISP reported 14 Move Over Law-related crashes with s...
01/11/2026

In 2026, ISP has suffered 2 Move Over Law-related crashes. In 2025, ISP reported 14 Move Over Law-related crashes with seven Troopers injured. In 2024, ISP had 12 Move Over Law-related crashes with one death. ISP reminds the public the Move Over Law, also known as “Scott’s Law” in Illinois, requires all drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., an ISP Trooper was pulled over on the left shoulder of I-88 eastbound near milepost 135 with their emergency lights activated investigating a single vehicle rollover crash. ​A Tollway Maintenance truck was also on scene positioned behind the ISP squa...

01/11/2026

This plant was given to me a few years ago as a memorial, so I am especially attached to this specimen. When I received the gift, I had never been the caretaker of a ZZ plant before, but I understood them to be relatively easy plants to care for and forgiving. I did research on how to care for the p...

Margaret J. Parker, age 92, died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Allure of Walnut surrounded by family.
01/11/2026

Margaret J. Parker, age 92, died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Allure of Walnut surrounded by family.

Margaret “Marge” was born on August 21, 1933 in Harmon the daughter of Otto and Margaret (Whyte) Von Holten. She married Maynard Parker on August 5, 1951 in Rock Falls. Marge wore many hats as a homemaker, farmer’s wife, insurance associate, and dental associate. Marge was a member of First Lu...

"Simply Baked Sweets, Treats, & More started as a passion for baking for my family and friends and has grown into someth...
01/11/2026

"Simply Baked Sweets, Treats, & More started as a passion for baking for my family and friends and has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined," says owner Ahneke Thompson.

Business Name: Simply Baked-Sweets, Treats, & More Business Address: 18869 Star Road, ProphetstownBusiness Phone: 815-590-6961Email Address: [email protected]: Simply Baked-Sweets, Treats, & MoreOwner: Ahneke ThompsonHours: Preorders accepted year-round. Simply Baked operates...

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