Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society invites the public to view a free motion picture about the life of John Wilkes Booth. It will be presented Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. The location is CGH Medical Center, Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. From the main entrance lobby,
The Morrison Farmers’ Market held their Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL. It was a most pleasant affair. Visit the Morrison Farmers’ Market Saturday, August 1, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., behind
Please join us for our first Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2015. This free family event will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL. Twenty local businesses will feature booths with hands-on activities and games for
A multi-faceted Sesquicentennial anniversary celebration was held Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2015, honoring the 150th anniversary of the Village of Thomson, IL. After 19 months of planning for any age and interest, the 14 Core Committee Members were ready to celebrate. As were the ten sub-committees. Co-chair
Cindy Poci, right, of Poci Market, 9571 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL, invites her customers from the Morrison Farmers’ Market to visit her during the Evening Farmers’ Market and Taste of Morrison, on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., she will have a booth on Main Street,
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the residents of Thomson, IL, and the surrounding communities for the outstanding support received, as we celebrated our Sesquicentennial. Special thanks is given to the outstanding Parade Committee, Val DeSpain, Angie and Joe Taylor all parade participants grounds keepers Les Mitchell, Gary Iben,
The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Fran Gross as “2015 Friend of the Fair” honoree. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter after attending the [Monday,] July 27[, 2015,[ Morrison Unit #6 Board of Education meeting. At this meeting Unit #6 Art Instructor Nick Bonneur gave an excellent presentation regarding the seven period daily schedule, which has been adopted for use at Morrison High School
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, will hold a Grand Opening of their new expansionand renovation on Friday, August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Food will be served and thepublic is welcome to attend. (Flyer attached) The 2015 Strides for Students 5K Run/Walk (a scenic, fast course on paved
The current production at Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) includes a local favorite performer–Jalayne Riewerts, Morrison, IL,–as one of the “Steel Magnolias.” This bittersweet 1989 comedy-drama runs through Sunday, August 2, 2015. The theatre lies beside the Mississippi River, 303 Riverview Drive, Clinton, IA. For tickets call 563-242-6760. The play
The Morrison Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce the Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL. Seasonal produce, food, baked goods, meat, flowers, beauty products, crafts, and artisan products are
The Morrison Hgh School Alumni Football USA Team was victorious over Dixon, IL, on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
On Sunday July 26, 2015, Sterling, IL, will dedicate its newest mural, in the 600 block of E. Third Street. At the same time, Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will have an old-fashioned ice cream social at the Lincoln Learning Center-Manahan House site, right across the street at 611 E. Third.
“The Killing of Pulford and Berry,” an original play written and directed by Savanna, IL’s, Al Cairo, recently was performed at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna. It was a smash hit! Three weekend performances played to full houses, and the cast and crew received standing
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, offers free Blood Pressure checks the third Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. Just come to the lobby and get your blood pressure checked.