Monday, August 21, 2017, is a once-in-a-lifetime day! Only once in the last 100 years, visible across the United States, has there occurred a total solar eclipse–with the moon blocking out the sun and dramatically darkening the day. Such an event terrified ancient peoples and some animals, before science could intervene
Hillary Blevins, Morrison, IL, created a set of individual, tie-dyed t-shirt designs to celebrate the solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017. She and children Annabelle, 9, and Isaac, 5, chose dye colors and patterns for their shirts. Blevins bought materials for family friends who came to supper on Saturday,
Listed below are winners in eight departments at the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, judged on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. All winners are Illinois residents unless noted. The results are listed in this order: Jr. Agricultural Products; Jr. Floriculture; Jr. Hobbies; Jr. Textiles; Open Agricultural Products; Open Hobbies; Open Horticulture;
Venusfest brings female musicians and vocalists together in an event featuring five-bands-in-five-hours. Performances will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL. The location is 515 N. 4th Street. Admission is $10, with youngsters age 13 and under admitted free. The
The second Annual Zombie Crawl and 5K, set for Saturday, September 16, 2017, to benefit Andresen Nature Center and the Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon, has been cancelled. Conditions in the Canyon do not allow the event.
Citizens for Schmidt, the committee promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County, will host several events in the next couple of weeks. Whiteside County’s Primary Election is set for March 20, 2018. The General Election is scheduled for November 6, 2018. The public is invited
Julie Bielema, 4-H leader of the Garden Plain Ripsnorters club, was honored and inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, IL, on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Every year, one candidate from each Illinois county may be nominated for induction. Only one person is
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of daily events, and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, and concludes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 19. The 147th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL,
Courtney Taylor, Morrison, IL, works as a fashion retailer for the LuLaRoe direct sales company. Taylor sells children’s clothes sized 2T through 12-14 and women’s clothing sized XXS through XXXL. Options can be viewed at www.shopwithcourtneytaylor.com. Taylor formerly taught at the Lyndon, IL, Daycare Center. She has designed an amazing
The Rotary Club-sponsored Harvest Hammer 5K/Duathlon, children’s races, and Color Run will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Online registration is in place. Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m. for shirt/bib/chip pick-up at Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. All events start in front of
Save the date for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee’s Fall Clean-up Day. The community is invited to participate on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The event is in preparation of Paint the Town on Saturday September 16. Last year, volunteers painted fire hydrants across Morrison, IL, and decorated Main
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMS, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. The drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall. All presenting donors will receive a voucher to order an “I Bleed” t-shirt in
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.
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Hospice of the Rock River Valley is a partner in the “We Honor Veterans” program. This is in conjunction with the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “We Honor Veterans” is designed to assist hospices in meeting and understanding the needs