2017 Friend of the Fair Morrison Athletic Boosters

Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who made an extra effort to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the shows and events.  This year the Whiteside County Fair honored the Morrison Athletic Boosters as

Family Makes Tie-Dyed Solar Shirts for Eclipse

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,

Tuesday, August 15, Fair Winners

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;

Schmidt Campaign Committee Events

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 Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

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

A Year of Free Lessons at LeAnn’s Dance Connection

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

“We Honor Veterans” Program Honors Hospice Patients

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

CGH Receives Recognition for Cancer Care

CGH Medical Center has, 101 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, been recognized by the QOPI Certification Program (QCP™), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO.)  Certification was awarded for successfully completing a three-year certification program.  The goal was recertification in outpatient hematology-oncology practices, that meet Nationally recognized

Many Hands Make Light Work of Painting

Watching Joe LaShelle, of Thomson, IL, painting the house of Barry and Julia Schaley, 101 S. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, was a family affair, a labor of love, and an entertainment. Seated below him, left-to-right, are mother-law Julia Shaley, wife Brenda LaShelle, and father-in-law Barry Shaley. The Shaleys’ son Nick, daughter

Bethesda Blaze Earns Top Fundraising Honors

Bethesda Blaze-Relay For Life Team of Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, 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 the Scotch Doubles Bowling event, purchased something at

Fun in the Sun at Alli and Kallie’s Theater Arts Camp

Even whimsical, watermelon Rice Krispie treats fit the “Fun in the Sun” theme!   Five days of crafts, snack making, dance instruction, role playing, warm-up games, and other theater arts delighted a dozen girls–from Dixon, Lyndon, Morrison, Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL.  They ranged from kindergarteners to fifth graders.  Class

Kunes Country Car Show Winners

The second annual Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show was held Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Vehicles were displayed on the lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles were welcomed.  Jambalaya was served from

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Local Fire Department Donates to Harmon Department

Editor’s note:  Morrison First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema submitted the photo. On Saturday, July 15, 2017, a group of Harmon, IL, firefighters met at the Morrison, IL, Fire Station to receive 11 SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) packs and bottles being donated to them. Pictured third-from-left is Morrison Fire Department 1st