Thank you to everyone who supported the November 5 and 6, 2022, Odell Public Library Book and Bake Sale, by donating and/or buying books and goodies! Thank you to Farmers National Bank for the classy bags for carrying purchases. The Book Sale continues in the library at 307 S. Madison
The United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) relocated to a new office, at 100 W. First Street, Rock Falls, IL, on Friday, November 4, 2022. The first opportunity for the public to see the new office will be at the Rock Falls Chamber’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk, on Friday, November
Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote the feature and took the photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Halloween on Thursday, October 27, and Friday, October 28, 2022. On Thursday Resthave held a Costume Parade, so children could show off their costume, with a chance to win
Morrison Garden Club will again participate in the Fall Festival this Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. We will set up a Photo Op booth and have someone available to take photos of your groups, using
The Whiteside County Environmental Health Office moved from the Morrison, IL, Office and joined the Whiteside County Health Department and Community Health Clinic. All three agencies can be accessed at 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. All environmental health paperwork and services will be provided at the Rock
Assistant Editor Jerry Llndsey submitted the report and photos. The mission of the Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) is to:•enhance the education of our students by raising funds to enable greater educational opportunities.•strengthen our community by promoting the engagement of our residents, businesses, and alumni in our schools.•support the Morrison School
Luanne Bruckner submitted the District II report. Thirteen members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently welcomed District II Director, Dawn Wexell, of Sycamore, IL, to brunch at the Mt. Carroll Community Center, in Mt. Carroll, IL. She discussed membership and the effects
Advantage One Credit Union members are invited to “Bring a Dog; Get a Dog,” during the Member Appreciation event, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meal will take place in the financial institution parking lot, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. This is a
Marc Adami wrote this press release. The Whiteside Forum begins its new season of stimulating presentations and informative discussions of current events, on wide-ranging topics of interest. Programs will be held on Sunday afternoons, at 2:00 p.m., in the Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
Luanne Bruckner submitted the report and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club held its first Fall Music Festival in the Lions Park, on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Musical groups participating included Dave Clucker; Will Mueller; Grant Stiles; the Melon Bellies. A modest crowd shared the afternoon, with Dusty’s Pizza furnishing
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Team Leader for Morrison Community Blood Drives, submitted this report and shirt photos. Two regular blood donors and volunteers, Vern and Mary Latwesen, wore their Shark Week donor shirts given at the previous blood drive. The brown shirt was given to donors at the
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the Homecoming Parade photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced Homecoming Royalty on Friday, September 29, 2022. Each of our Royalty members were crowned and received a boutonniere or corsage; “Resthave Loves Our Stangs” t-shirt; Homecoming Royalty sash;
Today, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with dementia; that number is projected to double–reaching nearly 13 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. You can help us raise awareness about the rising incidence
United Way of Whiteside County will hold its 11th Annual Power of the Purse To Raise Money for Children’s Books event. The online auction is open to the public. The fundraiser is from 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 29, 2022, through 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 4. The benefits the
The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to announce thatbeginning on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, High-Dose Quadrivalent Influenza (Flu) vaccine is available for individuals age 65 and older. Those individuals are at increased risk for developing serious complications from flu, compared with younger, healthy adults. During most flu seasons,