The Thurstons to Sing at Spring Valley Concert

Join us Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, for our outdoor concert featuring The Thurstons.  Dave and Marnie Thurston are from Holt, MI, and started their ministry journey in 2004 along with their five boys. Throughout the years,

Shrimp Farming Coming to Northwest Illinois?

Is there a shrimp harvest in Northwest Illinois’ future?  The New Mexico Shrimp Co., headquartered in Mesquite, NM, has started to reach out to the Northwest Illinois region and is looking for potential partners. The company grows fresh, locally-grown shrimp, using a proprietary process developed at New Mexico State University’s

Rotary Club Decorates Park Benches

It is true that “many hands made light work.”  Rotarians were busy sprucing up the benches at Morrison, IL, French Creek Park Wednesday evening, May 4, 2016.  A special thanks to Don Jevne, Rotarian and owner of Morrison True Value Hardware, for his assessment and planning of this community service

Outstanding Awards Presented by CCC

Since 1981, the Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those who made “outstanding” contributions during the year.  In 2016, we celebrate our 35th year of honoring such contributions to ClintonCommunity College. CCC President Dr. Karen Vickers commented, “We always appreciate the opportunity to recognize those people who have made

Farm Bureau Foundation Awards $15,500

Whiteside County students will have help paying college tuition during the 2016-2017 school year, courtesy of scholarships awarded by the Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation.  This year, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau®, and  Whiteside County Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders awarded

Hear The Assemblymen in Concert May 15

The Assemblymen, from left-to-right, are Gary Shull, David Nelson, Paul Nelson, John Tallacksen and Richard Kluck.  This men’s gospel quartet from Rockford, IL, will perform in concert on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 E. Maple Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dave Nelson stated

Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver at Timber Lake

Timber Lake Playhouse opens Friday, May 6, 2016, with a special entertainment event, not part of the playhouse’s summer subscription series.  “Almost Heaven:  The Songs of John Denver” celebrates the feeling of coming home, against a backdrop of stunning visual images of America’s landscapes and people in the late ’60s

Spoken 4 Quartet May 15

Spring Valley Reformed Church’s outdoor summer night concerts soon will begin.  We are blessed with a full summer schedule.  All concerts are on Sunday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below.  They will be held outdoors at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  In

WHOA Partners with Casey’s in Fundraiser

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) has joined with Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to boost their fundraiser.  WHOA Operations  Manager Tawny Wiersema explained, “We are raising funds for the care of our therapy horses.  We currently have six at the barn, and we are in need

May Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Meal in May, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome.  The church is handicap accessible.  Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, May 12, 2016:  Spring Stew, featuring morel mushrooms and wild leeks, will be served, along with

FACE Accepting Applications for Community Impact Grants

FACE is accepting applications for 2016 Community Impact grants now through Monday, May 23, 2016.  The maximum amount per grant is $1000.  FACE is a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.  This year, our applicants can use the CFGRB’s online grants application system.  Complete, save,

Lions Elect Officers and Partner with American Legion

Morrison Lions elected Tracy Muur as President and Darlene Smith as Vice President.  Jim Blakemore was re-elected Treasurer, and Bob Countryman will again serve as Secretary.  Clarence Harridge was elected Lion Tamer; Ken Jansma was elected  Tail Twister.  Officers will be formally installed this summer, prior to the start of

Quarter Mania to Benefit HRRV Hospice Home

A Quarter Mania fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL.  Doors will open at 4:00, with the bidding starting at 5:00.  Proceeds will be donated to the Hospice of the Rock River

May 1 Old Fashioned Sunday Night Singspiration

Three pianos + one massive organ + one awesome trumpet + one 50-voice choir + one incredible audience singing favorite hymns = one night you will not want to miss!  This is the promise from Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The congregation invites all to its

Final Southern Gospel Concert: The Perrys

Concluding its eight year run of Southern Gospel concerts, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome one of the most beloved families of gospel music, The Perrys.  They return in a final gospel concert on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the