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  Below are Thursday, August 16, 2024, Exhibit winners:  Open Culinary; Open Floriculture; Junior Floriculture; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Open Heavy Horses; Tractor Pull classes.  All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted. 24-19 / OPEN CULINARY Elaine Seevers, of Cordova, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the

  Vada McBride won the sixth bike giveaway, at 2:00  p.m. on Saturday, August 17, sponsored by Gibson Oil.  This ten-year-old is a fifth grader at Southside Elementary School.  “Yeah,” she has a bicycle, “but it’s old,” she stated.  Vada lives in the country; she can ride the new bike

  On Friday, August 16, 2024, 12-year-old Shay Steele, of Morrison, IL, was the fourth, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair.  She is now a seventh grader at Morrison Junior High School.  Her name was the fourth to be drawn.  Although she cannot ride to school, Shay

  On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the third free bicycle was awarded to Joseph Gallegos, of Morrison, IL.  The eight-year-old third grader attends Southside School.  He will ride his new bicycle on the neighborhood street and driveway.  Scout Clean Energy is the sponsor. This year, Macy Williamson originated the idea

The morning of August 15, 2024, saw 23 attendees to Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main gallery, 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Ages ranged from less than one year to over 80.  Complimentary baked treats include Cinnamon Rolls; Orange and Chocolate Muffins; Lemon Poppyseed Bread; Zucchini Cake;

  Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is

  The spotlight on talent will shine at the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series Finale, to begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL.  Come support local talent!  Food vendors will be available from approximately 5:00 to 8:00

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce uses this kiosk outside its office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to inform locals and visitors about events in our City.  Locally built many years ago, it is time for a refresh! The Chamber Board members desire to restore the structure’s functionality and

  Morrison High School Key Club will sponsor a Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.  The location is the Multipurpose Room of Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a

  De Immigrant volunteer Millers will host a program at the Windmill Cultural Center, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The building, which is disability accessible, is across the street from the authentic Dutch windmill, at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The free program is open to the public.  

  On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Morrison Historical Society, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, Headquartered in Franklin Grove, IL.  Kay Kozak is a National LHA Director-at-Large.  Just reelected LHA President for his 14th year is Ed Kozak.  Their PowerPoint slide program will detail

Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community