The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College (CC) has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. Scholarship funding totals $164,150 this year. Since 1984, $2,631,511 in scholarships have been awarded to 3080 CCC students. Saturday, November 1, 2014, is the deadline for CCC students to
Hammer shirts from 2014 are now available for sale at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Adult sizes Lg and XL only will be $5. Hammer 2012 shirts (gold short sleeve tech) are available for $3 each – Adult sizes 2XL, XL, Lg, Med. Hammer 2011 children’s
Matt Henthorn is shown with Lion Tracy Muur and Lion Keith Hamstra in back.
Join us on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to welcome back “Keepers of the Faith” to Spring Valley Reformed Church. The concert will be held indoors, and a free-will offering will be taken. The church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.
Pleasant View Rehabiltation Departments in Morrison, and Rock Falls, IL, will host two-day Craft Fairs-for-a-cause. Proceeds from the Craft Fairs will go toward each facility’s enrichment program and to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. [All] “crafts [are] made by our community,” stated Peggi Johnson, Community Relations Coordinator.
Clinton Community College has released the Summer 2014 Deans’ and President’s Lists. Illinois area students follow.
Don’t forget to put the Spring Valley Harvest Festival on your calendar! Spring Valley Reformed Church is at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Come out on Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning with a one-mile Amazing Race for the kids and a 5K Country Mile for the adults. Registration is
Live in Concert…Legacy Five! Continuing with its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome back this southern gospel quartet on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. There is no admission charged, although a free-will offering
Fall is here, and it is time to get out and start shopping for bargains! St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of the local area to our 4th annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2014. Special items and fresh baked foods will be
Programs for the 61st season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have been announced by Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger, shown below, beginning his eighth season with the orchestra. His emphasis for the season is on hearing and seeing live music performances. Season tickets are available now, and solicitation for
The Sterling Public Library will celebrate its 12th annual adult storytelling event, “An Evening of Stories.” Two master storytellers will entertain from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2014. They will be at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL. This year we will feature your all-time
Please join us on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. for our last Summer Night Concert, featuring “Freedom Quartet” at Spring Valley Reformed Church. The church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. You can enjoy the concert from the comfort of your car or bring a
On Sunday, August 24, 2014, local residents are invited to celebrate Rally Day at Ebenezer Reformed Church, located at 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Rally Day is a time to enjoy the start of a new church year. Worship will be held in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., followed
On Monday, August 11, 2014, American Legion Post #328, 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, had a new American flag installed. Member Milton Bush, Morrison, routinely brings his lift to handle this task.
Clean cars raised money for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, as well as other food pantries across the Nation. During the 2014 fifth annual, “Food Raiser” campaign, 141 Super Wash® car washes have raised $45,061, with checks sent to local food pantries. Many thanks to the participants who washed their