On Monday, March 18, 2019, Marc Adami, show left, Mark and Jean Zinnen, and Theresa Brandon will present a program., detailing a unique ezperience they shared last fall. It will describe their experiences while walking the 70 mile, “English Way” of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Sponsored by the
On Monday, March 25, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum presents Philip G. Millhouse, PhD, RPA, in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Strteet, Morrison, IL. Dr. Philip Millhouse, Registered Professional Archaeologist of Red Gates Archaeology, will speak to us and answer questions about
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Morrison High School Senior Fillie PeytonTegeler signed a Letter of Intent to play Women’s Basketball at Clarke University in Dubuque, IA, following her graduation. The signing was held during homeroom, at approximately 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Clarke University is
Albany Food Pantry has been reorganized and is under new management. Come and meet the newly formed Board of Directors, during our Grand Reopening, Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue, Albany, IL. Current clients must re-register. Sign-up
A quartet of artists who exhibit at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, discussed their creations and answered questions, on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. They shared how they became makers of art and their techniques. Left-to-right are Sharon Boyles, Vernon Schaver, Lloyd
Morrison, IL, Varsity and Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright reported these results for Colts wrestlers Cameron McDonnell and Camden Pruis, during the IESA State Tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019, in DeKalb, IL. Wrestling took place in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. “[Cameron] McDonnell went 0 and 2,
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a “Meet the Artists” evening on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Four exhibiting artists will tell their stories and explain their art. These artists are Lloyd Beckman, woodturner; Sharon Boyles, notecard creator; Rick Brant, photographer;
Nearly everyone has a favorite Girl Scout cookie. Eight choices are offered each year. Eleven members from Whiteside County Girl Scout Troops used one or more cookie ingredients to create original desserts, in the third Annual Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off. Judging began at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 3, 2019,
Dear Parents: This letter is to inform you of a recent social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge.” This social media phenomenon has created concern throughout the Country, due to stories of young adults and children harming themselves as a result of this “challenge.” The
On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Riverview Antiques, 409 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, IL, became a music venue for a Morrison, IL, couple. Craig and Kathy Sipes entertained family, friends, fellow musicians, and their Brethren in Christ Church family, surrounded by antiques high and low. The audience was encouraged to walk
One factor that makes The Loft on Main such a delight is that curators showcase artists who work in a variety of media. Any visitor will find something to examine, admire, or appreciate. Patrons purchase items to use, wear, display, or gift. Currently in the gallery window is an unusual,
Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photographs. Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “With all the snow and cold we have been dealing with this winter, what could warm our hearts more than a wedding? Our first wedding at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, took place at
Did your neighborhood smell sweeter last week? Troop leaders from Morrison, Prophetstown, and Tampico, IL, took receipt of thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies, on Monday morning, February 18, 2019. Cases of 12 were delivered to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, at 11:00 a.m. A
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion on American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by author/historian Colin Woodard. The event will be held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library
On Monday, February 25, 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dr. Bradley Yaklich, OD, will present a program on Eye Health and the Issues Associated with Aging Eyes and Vision. Sponsored by Odell Public Library Friends, the event will be held in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307