OREGON, Ill.—The Oregon Trail Days Festival Committee has commissioned a distinctive work of art to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Black Hawk Statue, created by famous sculptor Lorado Taft. The work of art by watercolor artist Jody Bergsma is called "Eternal Spirit," and features Black Hawk, Tipis and eagles. Prints will be sold at the May 20 "Cowboy Up for Black Hawk" event, sponsored by the festival committee...
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E/PC football returns to Pearl City for 1st time since summer floods
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Pearl City was hit hard by flooding over the summer. It was the worst
flooding in 15 years, according to people in town.
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