Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum, 403 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL, will host an Open House on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014. “We’ll be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering museum tours, fire truck rides, firefighting fun, inflatables, and fire safety with the Smoke House. Enjoy
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, residents shared these photographs of storm damage on Facebook. “Whole Gale”-force winds ravished Morrison, IL, the afternoon of Monday, August 25, 2014. Beginning around 2:00 p.m., winds that were measured at 55 MPH in Fulton, IL, and estimated here to be at 60 MPH, tore down
Editor’s note: The 144th annual Whiteside County Fair has concluded, Here is a look back at this attraction from one who admits, “I loved that fair!” While reminiscing about Whiteside County Fairs of his youth, Paul Schmidt wrote this essay on April 13, 2014. When I was young, I always
New this year was a $500 drawing from all the Whiteside County Fair season ticket holders. The winner of $500 is Rachel Magana of Morrison, IL. Also on Saturday, August 16, 2014, two lucky youth received free Pacific mountain bikes. The winner of the 2:00 p.m. drawing was 11-year-old Allie
Lobster Fest returns to Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Pre-order at the Customer Service Desk without delay, as the tasty seafood sold out early in 2013. Call 815-772-4696 or visit the grocery store from Sunday, August 24, through Tuesday, August 26, to
The second name drawn for a free bicycle, on Friday, August 15, 2014, belonged to lucky Rina Feldman, 12, of Sterling, IL. She was pleased, because–although she has a bike–it is old. Her new wheels were donated by Joel M. Downie, CPA, 907 W. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL. Rina
Earlier this month, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) was in competition with other non-profit entities, to win a prize in RK Dixon’s 9th annual “Make My Non-Profit Run Better” contest. The grand prize was a much-needed, office technology makeover. WHOA competes in a region with much larger populations than
Dear Editor: The White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the Whiteside County Fair this year. We would also like to thank the members of the community who bought raffle tickets to support our program. A special thank you to Keith
Traci Heusinkveld has moved “down the street” and offers services and products in her five specialties: tans, tees, treasures, trims, and tutus. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 22, 2014, to celebrate the opening of the Morrison Specialty Shop at 123 W. Main
“The Blind Side,” a remarkable true story of the Baltimore Ravens offensive left tackle, Michael Oher, has been chosen to welcome fall and football fever. The movie will be shown in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday,
Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold. Morrison United Methodist Church has begun the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids program. If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.
Before winter temperatures return, preparations are being made to ensure local children are protected from the cold. Morrison United Methodist Church is ptrparing for the 6th annual Coats for Morrison Kids. If you know of a family that needs a coat for their child/children, please give them the following information.
Dear Editor: Dunlap Lodge #321 A. F. & A. M. held their 16th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Money raised goes to the Dunlap Lodge Scholarship Fund. At Honors Night in May, $1000 is presented to a Morrison High School student. We would like to thank the
Calling all customers of FS-Fuel 24, 615 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to a celebration of their customers. Customer Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sign up for door prizes inside, but look for the food and refreshments in the tent behind
Before a huge crowd on August 16, 2014, six drivers took first place in their divisions at the 144th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Saturday night Demolition Derby. The ever-popular event is run smoothly by EERJR Demo Promotions, Inc., with Gene Ryan, Sterling, IL, in charge of the competitors. All towns