Booker for Sheriff to Sponsor Kids Pedal Pull

John Booker, candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, announces for the second year in a row that Booker for Sheriff will sponsor the Kids Pedal Pull at the Whiteside County Fair. The two-day event will be Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. Booker

11th Annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way August 9-11

The Annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale will be back Thursday, August 9, Friday, August 10, and Saturday, August 11, 2018.  This is the 11th year of the annual event across Illinois.  Yard sales will be concentrated in Illinois from the Mississippi River in Fulton, eastward, through the middle of

August 12 “Illinois’ First Road, Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail”

Wolf Koch will present “Illinois’ First Road, The Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail” on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.  Hosted by Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, the program will be at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL.  The program is free to everyone, although donations are appreciated. Dr. Koch,

Girl Scouts to Host 14th Thin Mint Sprint

Council CEO Fiona Cummings is shown with the 2017 winners of the “Faster than Fiona Challenge,” at the 13th annual Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Thin Mint Sprint. GSNI will host the 14th annual Thin Mint Sprint on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at The Rockford Program Center, located at 7194

Fair Midway Wristbands

Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment to delight fair-goers this year, during the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair.  The event opens the morning of Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and runs through the Saturday, August 18. A Mega Pass can be purchased for $50, from the Secretary’s Office, from

Calling All Antique Tractor Owners and Lovers

Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 14, through Saturday, August 18, 2018. Do you have an Antique Tractor to display, at this year’s Fair?  Each participant will receive a 148th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on

Fair Hours for Entries and Ticket Sales

Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that the Secretary’s Office will be open the week before the Fair, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10, 2018.  Saturday, August 11, hours will be 8:00 a.m. to noon.  During this time, personnel will be accepting hand-delivered

Fall Clean Up Day September 8

Join the Beautification Committee of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board at the office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  In preparation for Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, volunteers will clean up downtown, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please bring your own gloves.

Letter from Thrive Ministries of Morrison

Thank you to all who supported the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, July 28, 2018, and enjoyed the Foosball court.  It was provided by Thrive Ministries of Morrison (Morrison Christian Reformed Church) and Fulton, IL. Gift card winners were Hilary McDearmon, Dave Popkin, Noah Robbins, and Aeriel Williams.

Attend Nutcracker Ballet Camp August 6-10

Calling all Sauk Valley area dancers!  There is still time to join our Woodlawn Dance Academy Nutcracker Camp and be a part of our November performances of this classic holiday ballet.  Camp days are Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Woodlawn Arts Academy

Savanna Historical Society Free Admission August 18 and 19

The Savanna Historical Society will host a special, free admission weekend from Saturday, August 18, to Sunday, August 19, 2018, at the Museum and Cultural Center, located at 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The State of Illinois is celebrating its Bicentennial Anniversary

Friends of the Parks Bike Winners

The Friends of the Parks held two drawings for bicycles at the Morrison Sports Complex, during the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza event, on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  The fortunate children are shown below. Friends of the Parks stated, “Congratulations to Ivy Mills on winning one of the bikes at

Evening Farmers’ Market Cut Short

A pleasant, dry evening had been “arranged” for the enjoyment of vendors, groups, and numerous participants, during the annual Evening Farmers’ Market, along Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The Wednesday, July 26, 2017, event began well enough at 5:00 p.m., expecting to  conclude at 8:00.  Crowd attendance was reported as good. 

Rebecca West Retirement Party August 9

Marlene Buikema, of Morrison Family Health Clinic, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, announced, “Our Nurse Practitioner, Becky West, is retiring, and we are hosting a retirement party at our clinic for her.  She has worked along side Dr. Mark Woods for 25 years and was the first Nurse Practitioner Medical

2018 Rock River Turtle Race

The annual Rock River Turtle Race will take place Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Bowman Park Gazebo, in Rock Falls, IL. Many years ago, Rock Falls, IL, had their very own Rubber Ducky Races along the Rock River.  The ducks would be dropped at