Right Time, Place for Pessman

Editor’s note: Patricia Pessman of Morrison, IL, wrote this feature and submitted the photos. What was to be just another, normal shopping trip to Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, turned into an unexpected “Dutch” treat, for former Fulton resident Pat Pessman. As she was taking

Free Line Dance Class Starts May 11

Starting Thursday, May 11, 2023, Whiteside County Senior Center Volunteers will offer Basic Beginner Line Dance classes every week until Thursday, June 29. Classes will be every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., at our Satellite location of Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. No

Doggie Dress Up Contest

Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, will host a community Doggie Dress Up Contest, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It will be held at Morrison Bark Park, 700 N. Genessee Street. There is a $10 contestant fee. Rock Valley Therapy has been

Let’s Feed Our Children Has Free Meals

United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) is taking action against summer hunger. The organization is proud to announce the return of the Feed Our Children, free, summer lunch program. It will provide free meals to children across the County, from Wednesday, May 31, through Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The program

Timber Lake Apprenticeship Grants for Teens

The Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to continue their paid Apprentice Program, for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Friday, May 26, 2023. Timber Lake Playhouse, operating in its 62th season, hires

May 5-6 Heritage Canyon Dutch Days

Take a spring stroll into the past at a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the annual Dutch Days celebration.  The location

Andresen Nature Center Open May 5-6

Editor’s note: Also visit Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, next door to Andresen Nature Center, on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Visit 11 buildings and the grounds. Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, will celebrate

County Community Health Clinic Mobile Physicals

The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will offer appointment-only physicals at High Schools in Whiteside County in May and July 2023. Mobile physical clinics are being offered early and at schools throughout the County, to help students and parents prepare for next year. Illinois requires physicals for all children who

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Features Stagecoaches

Join Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society for an enlightening program and refreshments at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2023, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Tom Wadsworth of Dixon, IL, will speak to “The Role of the Stagecoach in the Formation of Northwestern Illinois.” His

Roggy Receives UnSung Hero Award

Mandi Roggy is the Coach for the Bi-County Education Cooperative Special Olympics Team. Linda Boardsen, President of the Bi-County Foundation, earlier this month informed Roggy that she was nominated as an UnSung Hero, by Heather Toppert of Morrison, IL. Toppert’s daughter Embrey, age 16, has been in the Bi-County Special

Morrison Rotary April Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary Club would like to recognize two Students of the Month for April 2023. Gina Lee Gina is the daughter of Matt and LuEllen Lee. She participated in Volleyball (3 years),Track (1 year), Student Council (3 years), Key Club (1 year), and Prom Committee (1 year.) She was selected

Twins and Octogenarians Attend Third Thursday

A delightful surprise awaited those who attended Third Thursday at The Loft on Main, on April 20, 2023. Always a welcoming spot for folks of all ages, the gallery at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, happily consisted of 15 people plus the Editor. Ages ranged from 10 months to

Whiteside Forum: Democratic Values and the Political Process

Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Professor Paul Edleman from Sauk Valley College Department of Political Science, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He will present and discuss an impactful topic titled “Democratic Values and the Political Process: Elections, Redistricting, and Gerrymandering.” This will be our