Lobster Fest returns to Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Pre-order at the Customer Service Desk without delay, as the tasty seafood sold out early in 2013. Call 815-772-4696 or visit the grocery store from Sunday, August 24, through Tuesday, August 26, to
The second name drawn for a free bicycle, on Friday, August 15, 2014, belonged to lucky Rina Feldman, 12, of Sterling, IL. She was pleased, because–although she has a bike–it is old. Her new wheels were donated by Joel M. Downie, CPA, 907 W. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL. Rina
Earlier this month, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) was in competition with other non-profit entities, to win a prize in RK Dixon’s 9th annual “Make My Non-Profit Run Better” contest. The grand prize was a much-needed, office technology makeover. WHOA competes in a region with much larger populations than
Dear Editor: The White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the Whiteside County Fair this year. We would also like to thank the members of the community who bought raffle tickets to support our program. A special thank you to Keith
Traci Heusinkveld has moved “down the street” and offers services and products in her five specialties: tans, tees, treasures, trims, and tutus. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2014, to celebrate the opening of the Morrison Specialty Shop at 123 W. Main
“The Blind Side,” a remarkable true story of the Baltimore Ravens offensive left tackle, Michael Oher, has been chosen to welcome fall and football fever. The movie will be shown in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday,
Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold. Morrison United Methodist Church has begun the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids program. If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.
Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold. Morrison United Methodist Church is ptrparing for the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids. If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.
Dear Editor: Dunlap Lodge #321 A. F. & A. M. held their 16th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Money raised goes to the Dunlap Lodge Scholarship Fund. At Honors Night in May, $1000 is presented to a Morrison High School student. We would like to thank the
Calling all customers of FS-Fuel 24, 615 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to a celebration of their customers. Customer Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sign up for door prizes inside, but look for the food and refreshments in the tent behind
Before a huge crowd on August 16, 2014, six drivers took first place in their divisions at the 144th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday night Demolition Derby. The ever-popular event is run smoothly by EERJR Demo Promotions, Inc., with Gene Ryan, Sterling, IL, in charge of the competitors. All towns
“There are only a few openings left,” stated Don “Pood” King, referencing the annual, 18-hole golf tournament named after him. The Pood King 10th Annual Unionville Open will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Before that, course owner
Animal lovers unite with Triumph Community Bank, as we dedicate Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2014, to animal welfare. Donations to local animal shelters will be accepted at all Triumph Community Bank branches. We ask the community to help us support these shelters by donating pet food, treats,
Jamie A. Rodriguez submitted this fair report. During the Thursday, August 14, 2014, morning Jr. Beef Show at the 144th Whiteside County Fair, exhibitors Lucas Ebersole, right, and his friend Kayleb Lipe, left, both of Milledgeville, IL, showed their first place Cow and Calf. The animals are Commercial Maine Beef
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, an attempt at restitution was set into place for two half-brothers who destroyed a significant portion of Main Street, Prophetstown, IL. In the alley behind a string of businesses and retail shops–several with residences atop–they started a dumpster on fire, in the early morning of