145th Whiteside County Fair Preview

Todd Mickly submitted this report. The Whiteside County Fair Board has been very busy preparing for an impressive lineup of entertainment at this year’s fair, and it is sure to please all who attend!  The fair opens on Tuesday, August 18, and concludes after five amazing days on Saturday, August

Trivia For the Trail Continues the Trek

Grab some friends and come have some fun on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at “Trivia for the Trail:  The Trek Continues,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail.  An exciting Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry

Northwestern Steel and Wire History Program

The History of Northwestern Steel and Wire Company will be the program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s upcoming meeting.  It will be presented by Dana Fellows of Grand Detour, IL, on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., in the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road,

AU Breast Cancer Softball Fundraiser

The Ashford University Softball Team is hosting its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Jamboree on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, in Morrison, IL. Ten teams will be competing on the field. The event will feature a silent auction and a

April 4 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Kiwanis adults and Morrison High School Key Club members commandeered the crest of the hill at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 4, 2015.  The shelter served as headquarters.   Crowds spanning multiple generations assembled and dutifully aligned themselves behind the egg-yolk

Resthave Egg Hunt for Young Family Members

On Friday, April 3, 2015, “the Easter bunny visited Resthave Home[, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL], and we had a great group and lots of fun for the Easter Egg Hunt,” reported Karla Burn, Resthave Marketing Director.  See for yourself. A Morrison High School Key Club bunny-in-the-know stated she had

Resthave Home Invites You to an Open House

The public is cordially invited to attend an Open House at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, April 12, 2015.  From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Resthave Home will showcase the newly-constructed Nursing addition.  Adding to the celebration, goodies made by residents of the Assisted

Hands Up for Odell Library’s “High Five”

Sunday, April 12, through Saturday, April 18, 2015, is National Library Week.  Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is celebrating the entire month of April with a fundraising program called “High Five!”   People give each other a “high five” when they celebrate an accomplishment.  Odell’s “High

“Chicago” Will Entertain at Odell

Moviegoers will be humming and tapping a toe as they leave the Odell Public Library’s April movie, “Chicago.”  This big, dazzling, and entertaining film will be presented on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  There is no charge, although donations are always welcomed. “Chicago”

What’s Happenin’ In and Around Morrison?

Rebecca Green submitted the following April 2015 activities.  The Morrison Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015, in observance of Good Friday.  May you and your families have a blessed Easter! The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary, 303 N. Jackson Street, will host a Books are

Resthave Home Open House April 12

Greetings to the Community!  Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, invites you to its Open House, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2015.  We of the Resthave Board are very proud of our new 70-room Nursing Area, with its warm, inviting colors, private rooms and baths,

Frary Fun Fest April 25

Bring the family to Frary Fun Fest on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The event takes place at Frary Lumber, “Where It’s Easier to Shop,” 2707 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL. Lunch will be available, with all proceeds being donated to Happy Tails Humane Society

Give a “High Five” for Odell’s 125 Years

Help celebrate National Library Month during April 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Come together and give the library a “high five” for its 125 years of continuous service to the Community. Kids and adults congratulate someone with a “high five.”  Let’s applaud our library

The Trek Continues–Trivia for the Trail

Come out on Saturday, April 11, 2015, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Trivia for the Trail:  The Trek Continues,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison,

Soil Sale by Seahorse Swim Club

To support the Seahorse Swim Club, bags of topsoil will be for sale on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The location is the old Farmer’s Elevator on E. Market and Madison Streets, Morrison, IL. Purchase two 40 lb bags for $3.  Pre-order for delivery by