Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation’s 2026 Agriculture Scholarship Recipients
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation awarded $35,000 in scholarships to Whiteside County students this year, including two from Erie and one from Morrison.
Plant a Seed, Read & Color at Odell Public Library
Get ready to unleash your creativity at the 2026 Coloring Contest! The Morrison Garden Club will be sponsoring this event along with help from Odell Public Library.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Clint John Fernandez
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Erie Christian Church Fundraiser on June 6th for Mission Trip
The community is invited to Erie Christian Church’s fundraiser on Saturday, June 6th for their Still Waters Mission Trip.
Along the Rock: Inside Bellson Fest: Jazz, Blues, Latin & Rock Along the Riverfront
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomed Melinda Jones and Josh Duffee to discuss the upcoming fifth annual Bellson Music Fest in Rock Falls, a free community event celebrating the life and musical legacy of legendary drummer Louis Bellson.
Elevate Youth Center Announces Summer Program for Middle School Students
Elevate Youth Center is inviting local students entering grades 6th through 8th to participate in its Summer Elevate Program, a flexible, hands-on summer experience designed to encourage creativity, exploration, and learning throughout June and July.
River Bend Food Bank Receives Up to 40,000 Pounds of Donated Food Through America250 Initiative
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, River Bend Food Bank will welcome a fully loaded semi-truck carrying up to 40,000 pounds of donated food and cleaning supplies on June 3rd.
Prophetstown Library to Host Little Gals Beauty Workshop
Tweens and young ladies are invited to Prophetstown Library’s first “Little Gals Beauty Workshop” being held by local cosmetologist, Madison Lackas.
ILICA to Bring Drainage Water Workshop to Three Illinois Locations This Summer
The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) will offer its full‑day Drainage Water Workshop at three locations across Illinois this summer: Freeport (June 24), Decatur (July 9), and Noble (August 5).
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Joyce Wisdom
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.