Whiteside County 4-H’ers have been working throughout the year on their projects and will have them judged at the 4-H shows Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL. Friday involved Cat, Poultry, and Rabbit shows and Foods and Sewing exhibits. Visiting
Online entries are now being accepted for the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs from Tuesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 18, 2018. The Whiteside County Fair will no longer publish Premium Books, but the pages are available online at the Whiteside County Fair website. There is over $119,000
Linda Temple and Paula Rodriguez are hosting a Paint Night fundraiser to benefit Odell Public Library, 307, S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, July 20, 2018. They routinely raise money for mission trips. Because they are not going on a trip this year, they wanted to host a fundraiser
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne submitted the photo. As proof of recent beautification efforts along the downtown area, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted these pretty, potted petunias. You will find them in front of (Robert) Millikan Park, beside the Chamber office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Over 120 local children participated in Odell Public Library’s five-week, “Reading Takes You Everywhere” Summer Reading Club. Programming was based on the tremendously popular Magic Treehouse book series by Mary Pope Osborne. Each week, readers were transported to a destination from the books and completed a variety of fun activities and
Dear Editor: What an amazing evening it was for Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) at the Fourth Tapas and Tinis Fundraiser! The event incorporates community members as chefs who make a variety of appetizers for guests to enjoy, along with specialty martini drinks created by Brandywine staff. Guests were
There is a wildly popular Lip Sync Challenge being sent across Facebook. What makes it fun is that uniformed Police Officers and Deputies are the singers, and the stage is (usually) inside their squad car. The Law Enforcement Viral Lip Sync Challenge began with two San Antonio, TX, Airport Police
A new feature of the 2018 Summer Extravaganza will be a Vendor Fair on July 28, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Individuals interested can sign up for a 10×10 space, on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are available for $20. Send payment and form to Morrison Chamber of
It is always a delight when Fran Riley, KWQC Channel 6 Features writer, comes to Whiteside County to interview local citizens. His sincere interest and warmth make for personal, enlightening features. Prior to the Fourth of July, Riley prepared material on Fred Steele of Lyndon, IL, during a home visit,
Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. Editor’s note: The local service organization, Wa-Tan-Ye, hosted a brunch on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison Junior High School Counselor Jackie Wiersema was the Guest Speaker. She was accompanied by her
Pack the car for a patriotic day in Prophetstown State Park, along the Rock River in Prophetstown, IL, on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Celebrate the 54th annual 4th of July observance with fun for all ages throughout the day. Glorious fireworks conclude the celebration at dusk. Bring insect repellent and a
The 11th annual Whiteside County Barn Tour is Saturday, July 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each day’s self-guided, driving tour begins at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds Round Barn, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This is the
Letter to the Editor: Rock River Hospice and Home, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 16th Annual Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) Golf Outing on Friday, June 22, 2018. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the RRHH golf outing: The Cornerstone Agency,
Whiteside County Democratic Candidate for Sheriff Lieutenant John Booker and his supporters held events on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, 2018. Both were opportunities to meet the public, gather support, have fun, and enjoy pleasant summer weather. On Saturday, Booker and his team were a walking entry in
The local Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society would like to thank all who supported their fundraising events this past year. Whether you came to one of the breakfasts at DQ Grill & Chill, attended their Scotch Doubles Bowling event, donated to or purchased something