Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will host an ice cream social from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the Lincoln-Manahan Home, 607 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Proceeds will benefit remodeling of the Lincoln Learning Center. The Lincoln Learning Center will be open with its future plans
During the past few years, there has been eager interest in development of the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, at the southwest corner of S. Base and W. Main Streets, Morrison, IL. Bob and Debby Vaughn are in the final months of repurposing three of their four contiguous buildings. Each is alphabetically
“House by the Side of the Road” is a short film documentary based on the events and stories of a six-generation, Illinois Sesquicentennial farm. It won the Silver Eddy for Professional Documentary at the May 2013 Cedar Rapids, IA, Independent Film Festival. Stories told in a book of the same
Although it is unclear how to do so, local runners have a month to train for this unique event. Sponsored by Wild Core Events, the Wildman is a “mud run.” It is hosted by Wild Core Events in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
Cosmetology comes from the Greek kosmetikos, meaning “beautifying.” Who doesn’t want a bit of that? A relocated Morrison, IL, business offers beautifying treatments to hair, nails, and skin, for men, women, teens, and children. Conveniently located at 207 W. Main Street, Extreme Image Salon has undergone construction kosmetikos for several
Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announces his Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will utilize a new communications service that allows them to send important community information directly to residents, using the latest technology. The Nixle Community Information Service allows the Sheriff’s Office to create and publish messages to subscribed residents instantly, via cell
08-04-13 at 02:40 a.m. Nolan D. Schaver, age 24 of Fulton, IL, was arrested by Deputies following a traffic stop in Fulton, IL, for an inoperative rear registration light. Nolan was processed at the Fulton Police Department for two Counts of DUI and Operation with Expired Registration Sticker. After processing,
The 9-10 year old Morrison Sluggers went undefeated last month to win the Prophetstown tournament. Morrison Sluggers are coached by Brock Helms. Assisting during the tournament were Andy Harridge and Jason Smith.
Editor’s note: On August 3, 2010, Marta Bender wrote the first of several articles in a series called “Everyone Has a Story.” She selected Walt Westendorf as her first person of note. He was a resident of Morrison, IL, except for three years when his family lived in Lyndon, IL.
Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that Fair offices will open Monday, August 5, 2013, for the week prior to opening day. The office will open Monday, August 13, and remain open through the end of the Fair Saturday, August 17. The Fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m.,
Prepare for a plethora of entertainment opportunities offered during the 143rd Whiteside County Fair, Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2013. Thank you for supporting the Whiteside County Fair. With budget cuts from the State of Illinois, we need your help to keep the Fair going for many years
The sign signals a new owner and business name for a restaurant at 619 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The number of cars in the parking area indicated curious customers. Nana’s Cafe opened a month ago, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, with service every day from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Early in the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2013, a wonderfully loving heart stopped beating at UnityPoint Health-Rock Island., IL. Lisa Despain Ward, 30, of Prophetstown, IL, earned her angel wings surrounded by those who loved her. Lisa was born June 18, 1983, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Tim
A first-time vendor at Morrison’s Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 3, 2013, was Charlene Klavenga of Fulton, IL. The name Chark’s (sharks) Yard Art was far from intimidating. In fact, her virbrant display looked like a fantasy garden from Alice in Wonderland or Willy Wonka films. “I started this last
For forty-three years, countless students climbed creaky, wooden stairs to the second-floor dance studio at 110 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. You could consider it a warm up, for legs too used to sitting during the school day. Boys and girls climbed those flights to experience the physicality of artistry