CGHMedical center will host two, Thursday evening, Dementia Workshops for the public, at 5:30 p.m. Part two of a three-part series is October 6, 2022; the last session will be November 3. Workshops take place at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd Street, Sterling, IL. A box lunch will be […]
On Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and your friends between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. for an ice cream social. Other refreshments include brownies, pies, cookies, coffee, and bottled water, all by donation only. The event location is new: Annan Mill, along Rock […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education opened the evening of Monday, September 19, 2022, inviting public comments on the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Hearing none, the Budget will be offered to the Board of Education for final […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. River Bend Board President Dan Portz opened the Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Public Hearing, requesting public comments and/or questions on the proposed FY’23 budget. Hearing none, the meeting was adjourned. The September Board of Education meeting followed the Public Hearing at River Bend […]
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 […]
Morrison High School Teacher Brian Bartoz wrote, “The Homecoming festivities are going well at Morrison HS. Students and Teachers have participated in the spirit days organized by Student Council, regarding the “Hollywood Homecoming” theme.” A THUSE Pep Rally takes place tonight, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., behind the […]
Anne Frame submitted this press release. On World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2022, Methodists, in partnership with other denominations worldwide, participate in in Communion, to recognize our unity in Jesus. Begun in 1933, the Reverend Hugh T. Kerr, a Presbyterian Pastor of Pittsburgh,PA, sought to demonstrate the interconnectedness of 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, […]
It has been a good year for local Northwest Illinois independent filmmakers. This year saw three World Premieres (with one more scheduled for November 12, 2022); numerous invitations to prominent Film Festivals; several nominations and wins for Industry Awards. World Premieres and Red Carpets in 2022The 2022 world premieres for […]
In a 23-0 in favor vote, the Whiteside County Board approved a plan to bring reliable and robust fiber broadband access, to the underserved/unserved residents, businesses, and organizations of Whiteside County. As recommended to the Board by the Connect Whiteside Committee, the plan will see equitable deployment of approximately 1000 […]
Beginning Wednesday, September 21, 2022, thousands of local Girl Scouts will click “Open!” on their own small businesses. Girl entrepreneurs are kicking off the start of the Fall Product Program, with online and in-person sales, offering gourmet nuts, snacks, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters. Customers can order items […]
Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78) is pleased to announce that Bruce Vojak, Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, will conduct a live presentation in the Parkinson Auditorium. He will speak at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Free registration is required, and lunch will be provided. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. Rainy weather didn’t arrive in Morrison, IL, early enough to interfere with the 33rd Harvest Hammer 5K Run and Duathlon, sponsored by Morrison Rotary. Registration began early, at 8:00 a.m., so three children’s races could take place. The Third-of-a-Mile […]
The CGH Sleep Center is participating in the National campaign launched by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), “Sleep is Good Medicine,” by reminding you about the importance of sleep. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness about sleep and its connection to our health. In 2021, the […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photograph and submitted the text. Members of the Ottens family donated sports memorabilia, to be displayed in the Morrison High School Hall of Fame display cases. Curator of the Hall of Fame items, Dave Zuidema, accepted the gifts on Friday, September 16, 2022. Photographed […]