Morrison Garden Club is pleased to have a Plant Sale this year! The event will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021, , from 8:00 a.m. until noon, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library. The address is 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. We ask […]
We are all somewhat eager to get into the yard to do some gardening. As you anticipate what changes and improvement you wish to make, consider coming to the annual Fulton Plant Sale on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The location is Cattail Park just north of Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue […]
Whiteside County Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The vaccine to be provided at the clinic is Pfizer, so appointments will be open to anyone 16+.
Editor’s note: Kelly West submitted this feature and photographs. On Monday April 26, 2021, Northside Elementary School Preschool and Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun-filled day, in the school’s butterfly garden. Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) Teacher Jenni Williams organized activities for the preschool students.
On Friday, April 23, 2021, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to Deer Run Road in rural Sterling, IL, for a report of a vehicle on fire. On fire was a 1995 Chevrolet pickup.
Beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, patrons are again welcome to stop by Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, any time during open hours. The library has required patrons to make appointments to browse and use computers since July 2020. Odell staff is eager to take this step […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, Morrison High School Senior T. C. Ottens was joined in the MHS gym, by his mother, Susan Holbrook, and Coaches Jason Banks, left, and Mark Ernst. Ottens signed a Letter of Intent to attend the University of Wisconsin […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsay wrote this article. The Aurora University Spartan Men’s Golf team will compete on Tuesday, May 11, through Friday, May 14, 2021, in the 2020-2021 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship.
Varsity Baseball Coach Josh Robbins submitted this report. On Monday, April 26, 2021, Morrison put five innings in the books with a two-run deficit. Freshman pitcher Brenden Martin and Junior catcher Mason Dykstra managed the game well, over the course of the first five innings. Martin gave up three hits […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for extending the Federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023. DHS cited that it extended the deadline due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virus is having an impact on both the general public […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison City Council met on Monday, April 26, 2021, with an air of excitement and appreciation. The excitement was due to the fact that April 26 was the start of the Main Street renovation project. This initiative has been the Council focus […]
Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation. Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the […]
Anne Frame wrote this reminder. During a fireside chat, prestigious writer Alex Kotlowitz will talk with Mary Schmich, a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist from the Chicago Tribune. The discussion will be broadcast on Zoom, on Thursday, May 6, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Anne Frame wrote this article. In America, we have celebrated Mother’s Day for 107 official years. On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Morrison United Methodist Church will celebrate, by asking everyone to “Bring Mom to Church” for our 9:00 a.m. service, at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison IL. We ask that you […]
Jerry Brearton supplied this press release. During the Monday, April 12, 2021, meeting of Morrison American Legion Post, Dewey S. Mulnix was presented his 50-year Continuous Membership Certificate. Mulnix is a Life Member of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL. He was presented his certificate by lifelong friend, […]