Lisa Zaagman of Morrison, IL, was the lucky winner of a Fitbit, given away at the Annual Evening Farmers’ Market and Taste of Morrison, Wednesday, on July 29, 2015. The Fitbit was donated by Friends of the Parks Foundation and an anonymous donor.
Less than two weeks before classes resume at Morrison Community Unit School District #6, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance was at the Sauk Valley Foodbank on Thursday, August 6, 2015, to pick up “Back to School” supplies for students at all schools. Behind Vance is Junior High Principal Joe Robbins. […]
Mary Ellen Brackemyer submitted this article with photos by Steve Siefken. Morrison’s Heritage Museum showcases several locally-manufactured items at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. One extensive collection includes various Rich Toy Company items–from doll houses and skis, to bowling pins and a sailboat. Recently, ten Rich family members visited the […]
Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, presents the acclaimed new musical adaptation of “Big Fish” through Sunday, August 9, 2015. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the beloved Tim Burton film adaptation, “Big Fish” brings the life and tall-tales of Edward Bloom to the […]
Tracy Henson submitted this article and photo. The River Cities Aquatic Swim Team hosted the Stars of Tomorrow Swim Meet at the Riverview Park Swimming Pool in Clinton, IA, on Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12, 2015. This was a fun meet for the 14 Seahorses who attended. This […]
Armed with GPS units, teams, will “race” by attempting to complete a series of challenges, located on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Teams will be given a set of coordinates for a specific location, which they will find using a handheld GPS unit. Once at that […]
The Village of Thomson, IL, has been celebrating its Sesquicentennial anniversay since January 2105–and continues to do so into the fall. Golf outing .
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted th is report. The fourth American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2015 took place on Thursday, July 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The weather was wonderful, with 74 to 77° on the City […]
Dorothy Mae Tiesman, 83, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dorothy was born July 7, 1932, in Morrison, to Clair R. and Dorothy E. (Williams) Scudder. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a […]
For adults and families seeking a special evening, the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is collaborating with the Candlelight Inn restaurant, 511 Riverview Drive, Clinton, IA. On Thursday evenings with Showboat productions, Candelight Inn will offer 10% off the price of meals (beverages excluded) by showing your theatre ticket for that […]
On Sunday August 9, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Phil and Pam Morgan. They are part of their National “Amen” Ministry Tour. The Amen Project is a Bible study/concert experience about worship. They continue to share powerful music and testimony […]
At the Wednesday, July 29, 2015, Annual Evening Farmers’ Market and Taste of Morrison, Morrison, IL, resident Josh Coyle rode away with a new bicycle, compliments of Friends of the Parks and an anonymous donor.
On Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, 2012, the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail will be closed to the public so the trail can be seal coated. The Trail will re-open on Saturday, August 8. Thank you for your understanding.
The 145th Annual Whiteside County Fair opens the morning of Tuesday, August 18, and runs through the Saturday, August 22, 2015, grand finale. Wilson Family Rides will provide midway entertainment to delight fair-goers. Mega Pass is back this year, and it can be purchased for $45 Monday, August 10 […]
Antique tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 145th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 18, through Saturday, August 22, 2015. Display your Antique Tractor at this year’s fair. Each participant will receive a 145th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitor’s […]