The next program hosted by Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the CGH Medical Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre, Sterling, IL. Steve O’Connor will present a program on the history of “Illinois Toys.” He is an Illinois native and a
The Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, joined students from Morrison Northside School to celebrate National Star Wars Day, “May the 4th (force) be with you.” Pictured here is our biggest Star Wars fan, General Surgeon Dr. Khawaja along with some of his Star Wars characters and
The Rock River Chapter National Daughters of the American Revolution awarded the 2017 chapter scholarship to Morgan Ruel, a graduating Senior at Erie High School. Ruel is shown on Sunday, April 23, 2017, accepting the scholarship from Rock River Scholarship Chair, Shelley Zinke. Following are 2017 DAR Good Citizen Award
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its first local job fair. It aims to connect local employers and local potential employees to help local students find seasonal employment to connect traditional adult employees seeking permanent positions in the community. The Chamber has partnered with Fulton High School
Odell Public Library is presenting “The Glenn Miller Story” for their movie in the month of May. This movie, a time trip to those years when the Glenn Miller band ruled the charts and the airwaves, will be shown on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. The Odell Public
Early in the morning of Thursday, May 4, 2017, Robert Lee Atherton, 81 of Morrison, IL, became part of the 39th Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities headed to Washington, D. C. He was the only Morrison veteran to participate from the American Legion. Atherton served four years in the United
Clinton Community College student leaders were recognized by the CCC Alumni Association at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. These 21 students were nominated by the CCC staff and faculty, for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Clinton City Administrator Matt Brooke was the Keynote Speaker
Odell Public Library’s April campaign to improve the Children’s Department is growing day by day. Katie Rider, Children’s Librarian, is pictured with Glenn Peterson and the Big Book display and storage cube, that he recently built and donated to the library. The display easel is used during story time, and
Your friends in the Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hope this letter finds you happy and in the best of health, as we again approach our annual Morrison Community Hospital Ladies Tea. This year’s event is on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W.
In Celebation of National Hospital Week and to promote Healthcare Awareness to children in the Community, Morrison Community Hospital has planned an event for our local children. On Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., they are invited to bring a teddy bear, favorite stuffed animal, or doll
Morrison Kiwanis presented a check of $240 to Odell Public Library at the April 25, 2017, meeting. Funds will be dedicated to the Children’s area of the library. Pictured left-to-right are Katie Rider, Odell Library Aide, and Leveda Ashlin, President-Elect of Morrison Kiwanis.
The Morrison, IL, Post Office Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017. All donations go to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries are needed. Have donations by your mail box by 9:00 a.m. for pick up. Please help our Letter Carriers
The photograhph was taken by Harridge Photography. One student from the Whiteside County, IL, area will receive a Gallon Grad award from the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from
Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend the Morrison Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast, on Sunday, May 21, 2017. The men will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. The cost of a delicious meal is a donation to the Morrison Fire Department. The fire station at 206
Attention Fulton 3rd through 5th graders. Do you want to have fun at our Wednesday, May 3, 2017, early-out event at the Robert Fulton Community Center? The event will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30, at 912 4th Street, downtown Fulton, IL. Parents must sign in and sign