Several of Resthave Home’s Assisted Living gentlemen had an outing to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge/Ingersoll Wetland Learning Center in Thomson, IL, on Monday, July 23, 2018. Residents are asked to give suggestions for activities and outings. This trip was due to the men’s group that
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “4 ONE Quartet” on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. “4 ONE Quartet” is four men who sing for one God. The concert will be held outdoors and will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather. Enjoy the concert from the comfort of
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “The McCloskeys” on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. It is the heartbeat of the McCloskeys to be a gift to the local church in evangelism, to be a blessing, and to have the
Recycling is a great way to take care of our environment and preserve our resources. Several years ago the Morrison Chamber of Commerce started a great initiative, by sponsoring a Community Recycle Day. The baton for this project has been passed to the Morrison Lions Club, and we look forward
Editor’s note: Susie Vogel took this photo of the Wapsipinicon River. Would you like to have your creativity displayed in homes in our community? Submit your photos that capture the beauty of the Gateway Area. With the goal of sharing images of the community in a 2019 wall calendar, Citizens
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host their monthly programming on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch Windmill. This program is supported by grants from the
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos responded to the Trump Administration’s $12 billion proposal for Federal Agricultural Programs, to deal with the ongoing damage from the President’s rapidly-escalating trade war. Bustos, a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the only Midwesterner in Democratic Elected House Leadership, issued
The upcoming production of Black Box Theatre has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century, for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. The story centers on Diana Goodman, a wife and mother who struggles with bipolar disorder, and the effect it has on her
Ten individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships. Nearly $18,000 will be funded. Emily Shearer, CGH Surgical CNA
Who doesn’t enjoy an intriguing who-done-it? Sherlock Holmes (Alex Rudd) and Dr. Watson (Max Bahneman) discuss mysterious deaths in Timber Lake Playhouse’s production of “Baskerville: The Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” running now through Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Playhouse at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mount Carroll, IL. Get your
Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will be chosen to receive an aggregate of $9269, to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Funds come through a Federal appropriation from Congress to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board under guidance of the United Way will
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, needed a service repair of a radiator with a slow leak. It was completed on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, by Cummins Sales and Service of Rock Island, IL. As a precaution, Cummins employees brought a back-up generator to the site. The service call
Effective Monday, July 16, 2018, State Farm Insurance will have new hours of operation, at 619 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The phone number remains the same: 815-772-2101. Hours on Monday through Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, will be the site for the 79th Annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, on Monday, July 23, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Keith Zoeller, right, is Chair of this event; he is shown with Cindy Poci. Cost
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes The Kramers on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The Kramers are a National and international, gospel music family group. The concert will be held outdoors, however, if the weather turns inclement, it will be moved indoors. Enjoy the concert from the comfort of