January 11 Windmill Cultural Center: Sharks and Rays

The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The January 11, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about the habitats of sharks. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m.

January 4 Windmill Cultural Center: Travelogue

The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The January 4, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will take visitors on a journey of thousands of miles. The public is invited to gather

Morrison Tech Students Earn Honors

Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, has released its lists of academic honors for the fall 2016 semester. “We are very proud of the academic achievement of the students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists,” said Chris Scott, President of Morrison Tech.

December Graduates of Morrison Institute of Technology

Four students recently graduated from Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Receiving Associate in Applied Science degrees in Engineering Technology at the end of the fall 2016 semester were the following students: Kyle Smolkovich, Gardner, IL, son of John Smolkovich and Katherine Lochner.  While at Morrison Tech,

Signing: The Music of Christmas

On Wednesday December 21, 2016, the Volunteer Educators at the Fulton, IL, Windmill Cultural Center invite the public to attend their third program of this season. This week, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center (WWW@WCC) are presenting a program focusing on music from the holiday season. Members of

Winter Crop Seminar December 15

On Thursday, December 15, 2016, farmers and landowners looking to learn about changes coming to the 2017 Federal Crop Insurance Program, Farm Bill, and other agricultural topics will get their chance during a Winter Crop Seminar. COUNTRY Financial®, Illinois Farm Bureau, and other organizations are sponsoring dozens of talks across

The Language of Christmas: Presented by WCC

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite everyone to come in from the cold. Wild Winter Wednesdays continue with their second program. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, tea, and refreshments. The building is located at 111

Morrison Christian Church Popcorn Balls and Ham Drawing

Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will offer Christmas spirit to the community, on Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Children of the congregation will give visitors a free popcorn ball with a message inside, between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.  Adults are invited to register for

Free Thanksgiving Community Meal November 17

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a complete Thanksgiving dinner, at its Free Community Meal, on Thursday, November 17, 2016.  Serving time is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the basement fellowship hall.  An elevator is available. The traditional menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet

Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner November 24

For a tenth year, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner, from noon to 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 24, 2016.  All are welcome to share this holiday meal.  Call the office at 815-626-1234 with questions. The traditional menu includes

Rev. Selburg Installed as Blackhawk Presbytery Moderator

Reverend Dr. Michael Selburg was installed as the Moderator of the Blackhawk Presbytery, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  There are 88 congregations in Northern Illinois, which are members of the Synod of Lincoln Trails of the Presbyterian Church (USA.) After receiving the gavel, Pastor Selburg told the congregation at the

Wreath Workshop Hosted By CCC

Bickelhaupt Arboretum will present a workshop you won’t want to miss.  Two Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshops, hosted by Clinton Community College, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.  At each workshop, participants will make their own fresh, holiday wreath to take home.  Preregistration for

Church Women United Disband after 50 Years of Service

Marian Osburn submitted this final article. Church Women United (CWU) is a National, ecumenical Christian women’s movement representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women.  Founded in 1941 as the United Council of Church Women, this organization has more than 1200 local and state units in the USA and

Landscaping Improvements at Pleasant View

Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center recently completed a majorlandscaping project at the facility, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Thanks to the help of Mike VanZuiden, Tom Robbins, and Morrison Black Top, we are ready to show off the new view of our entrance drop off area. Stacked,

de Immigrant Volunteers Organized Windmill Conference

 Volunteers from Fulton’s de Immigrant Windmill held an international conference on Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18, 2016.  The conference, which took place at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, was aimed at promoting learning, discussion, and sharing with fellow mill enthusiasts.  Guests to the conference were from