Fulton Presbyterian Church Fall Supper November 8

The Presbyterian Church of Fulton, 311 N. 9th Street, Fulton, IL, will hold its annual Fall Supper from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 8, 2015, in the church’s Outreach Center. This is a popular event, so get your tickets early.  A deadline of Thursday, November 5, has been set

Morrison Rotary New Member, Stephanie Neas

On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Morrison Rotary welcomed Stephanie Neas to the organization. Neas is the Wellness Director at Windsor Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Shown is her sponsor, Mark Schuler, presenting her with a pin and welcoming her to the club.

Soul’d Out Quartet October 31 at Spring Valley Reformed Church

On Saturday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m., Soul’d Out Quartet will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  They are a full-time ministry, touring 25 states each year and performing in many different venues.  The concert will be held indoors.  A love offering

River Cities Quilt Guild Meets October 20

The River Cities Quilt Guild will meet at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth Street, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, with a short business meeting at 7:00 p.m.  A show-and-tell demonstration by those present will follow.  The program will be guest speaker Jane Kiser from Geneseo, IL.  Her program

Another Successful Youth Deer Hunt at Lost Mound Unit

2015 marks the ninth year for the annual Youth Deer Hunt at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, and this year’s event was nothing short of a success.  Thirty-six young hunters, ranging from ten to 15 years of age, converged on Lost Mound Unit for two days of

The Talleys in Concert at Emmanuel

Continuing its 2015 Concert Series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, invites the area to attend an evening of music with The Talleys on Sunday, October 25.  The concert will begin at 7:00 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.  No tickets are needed, but a free-will offering

Jost Family in Concert October 9

On Friday, October 9, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Jost Family will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Note the change to a Friday date.  The concert will be held indoors, and a free-will offering will be taken. Coming from Southern Alberta,

Special Trapping Program Bids Being Accepted

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the Special Trapping program will be available this season on both Spring Lake Unit, south of Savanna, IL, and Pleasant Creek Unit, south of Bellevue, IA.  These special trapping programs allow exclusive trapping rights, under restrictive conditions, during the duck hunting

Future Site of Hospice Home

Hospice of the Rock River Valley recently placed this “Future Site of” sign on land donated by the Dr. Richard Prescott family.  It will be the site for construction of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice Home. “I say congratulations to Carolyn Spencer and her board!  The Prescott

2015 Trapping Permits Available

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday, September 25, 2015, that Refuge trapping permits and trap tags, for the 2015-2016 furbearer trapping season on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, will be issued from the Savanna District Office, beginning Wednesday, October 1. Each trapper will

October 2 Dessert Fantasia

To celebrate the return of autumn, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their third “Dessert Fantasia” event on Friday, October 2, 2015.  Due to limited seating in Heritage Hall, reservations are required by Friday, September 25, with payment of $15 at the church office. Unique

St. Mary’s Fall Rummage and Bake Sale

Fall is here, and it is time to get out and shop for bargains!  St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison, IL, to our 5th annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale” Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2015.  This is a community sale that has become an annual

Last Week to Register for Master Naturalists Program

Only one week remains to register for the Master Naturalist Program. This program will provide training by local and regional natural resource instructors. You will learn about the natural communities found in Northern Illinois. Participants will be trained on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., from October 6, to December

Benefit Screening of “Sweet 16” at Timber Lake Playhouse

Head to Timber Lake Playhouse on Saturday, September 26, 2015, for a private screening of “Sweet 16,” fictional narrative film shot entirely in Carroll County, IL. The film will be shown at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 18. All proceeds

Hear The Browns on Thursday, September 24

On Thursday,  September 24, 2015,  at 6:30 p.m., The Browns will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.   Please note this concert is on Thursday night and will be held indoors.  The Browns deliver the powerful message of the gospel through word and