Editor’s note: Susie Vogel took this photo of the Wapsipinicon River. Would you like to have your creativity displayed in homes in our community? Submit your photos that capture the beauty of the Gateway Area. With the goal of sharing images of the community in a 2019 wall calendar, Citizens
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host their monthly programming on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch Windmill. This program is supported by grants from the
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos responded to the Trump Administration’s $12 billion proposal for Federal Agricultural Programs, to deal with the ongoing damage from the President’s rapidly-escalating trade war. Bustos, a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the only Midwesterner in Democratic Elected House Leadership, issued
The upcoming production of Black Box Theatre has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century, for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. The story centers on Diana Goodman, a wife and mother who struggles with bipolar disorder, and the effect it has on her
Ten individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships. Nearly $18,000 will be funded. Emily Shearer, CGH Surgical CNA
Who doesn’t enjoy an intriguing who-done-it? Sherlock Holmes (Alex Rudd) and Dr. Watson (Max Bahneman) discuss mysterious deaths in Timber Lake Playhouse’s production of “Baskerville: The Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” running now through Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Playhouse at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mount Carroll, IL. Get your
Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will be chosen to receive an aggregate of $9269, to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Funds come through a Federal appropriation from Congress to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board under guidance of the United Way will
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, needed a service repair of a radiator with a slow leak. It was completed on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, by Cummins Sales and Service of Rock Island, IL. As a precaution, Cummins employees brought a back-up generator to the site. The service call
Effective Monday, July 16, 2018, State Farm Insurance will have new hours of operation, at 619 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The phone number remains the same: 815-772-2101. Hours on Monday through Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, will be the site for the 79th Annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, on Monday, July 23, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Keith Zoeller, right, is Chair of this event; he is shown with Cindy Poci. Cost
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes The Kramers on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The Kramers are a National and international, gospel music family group. The concert will be held outdoors, however, if the weather turns inclement, it will be moved indoors. Enjoy the concert from the comfort of
Comfort Zone Family Grief Camp is a unique and innovative session, designed specifically for parents and children who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The mission of camp is to provide children with the resources to help them cope with their grief and allow them to spend time
Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “New Legacy” on Saturday, July 15, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Enjoy an evening of music with smooth harmonies, exceptional instrumentation, meaningful lyrics, and an unshakable faith.
University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois State Board of Education entered into a grant partnership, to provide required USDA professional standards training to Illinois school food-service staff, called the ABC’s of School Nutrition. University of Illinois Extension is offering a school food service professional standards training Tuesday, July 30,
Whiteside Master Gardeners will be hosting a gardening workshop on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 61081. There will be topics of interest for everyone from the novice to expert gardener. Individuals of all ages will learn