Morrison Garden Club again is sponsoring a Spring Coloring Contest, with the help of Odell Public Library; it runs through Wednesday, May 5, 2021. There are three age categories: ages 3-5; 6-8; 9-10-year-olds. An age-appropriate, garden-related prize will be given to the winner of each category. Prizes are on display […]
The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were celebrated at a virtual ceremony Saturday, April 10, 2021, where $45,000 in scholarships were awarded by the Illinois 4-H Foundation. With the unique circumstances of this past year, recipients overcame many challenges on the way to these achievements. The Illinois 4-H Foundation […]
While Hosta plants come in varied colors, sizes, textures, and bloom times, there are many more shade-loving beauties from which to choose. They often give the gardener a similar effect. Whiteside County Master Gardeners prepared a “Demonstration Shade Garden,” at University of Illinois Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, in Sterling, […]
Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. Unfortunately, Police violence has been in the news constantly, as has violence by shooters, rioters, and others. There is a saying, that “violence begets violence.” We are still in the Easter season, and Christians are supposed to be celebrating that Jesus overcame violence. […]
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. Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the last pickup is 4:00 […]
Dean “Ted” Pyse, 85 of East Moline, IL, formerly of Sterling/Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home. Dean was born on January 3, 1936, in Sterling, the son of Dean Arnold and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse. He was a United States Army Veteran and served during the […]
Carlton H. “Bud” Fisher, Jr., 75, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Carlton was born, November 2, 1945, in Sterling, the son of Carlton and Ruth (Friesen) Fisher. He married Jo Anne Digby on December 2, 1990, in Morrison, IL. […]
Morrison Rotarian Mike Zurn presented the April Students of Month with their certificates, at the Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Rotary Club meeting. Congratulations and best of luck to Morrison High School Seniors Anna Rinker and Anthony Fulton!
Mary Aldridge Stevens, age 95, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Mary was born May 28, 1925, in Holy Cross, KY, the daughter of Clarence and Veronica Green Mattingly. She graduated from Holy Cross High School at the age of 17. She […]
The Sunday, May 2, 2021, Worship Services at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will have Pastor Luke continuing his Spring message series, “Obscure Bible Characters.” His second message, “Ehud,” drawn from Judges 3. Masks are Mandatory at the 8:30 service and Recommended at 10:00 a.m.
Do you need a gift for Mom or something kid-friendly for the summer? Don’t miss the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Silent Auction. Bidding begins Friday, April 30, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. via AirAuctioneer.com. Bidding ends Tuesday, May 4, at 9:00 p.m. Proceeds will fund 18 projects to assist area […]
Anne Frame wrote the article; Kathy Richland photographed the author. Odell Public Library will join over 70 libraries again, to bring the noted author, journalist, and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz to us through Zoom. Join us for this informative evening on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison, IL, City Council met on Monday, April 12, 2021, without Alderman Mick Welding, in an environment of anticipation. They will finalize plans for the new Main Street construction that begins in a couple weeks; review the Preliminary Budget for the upcoming […]
Presented by McKenna’s Flooring Sales and Service, Milledgeville, IL, the public is invited to participate in a 5K Trail Road Race, on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The event will support Mental Health AwarenessMonth in May. Proceeds will be donated to the area’s National Alliance on Mental Illness branch, NAMI Sauk Valley.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison, IL, Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021, opened with the swearing in of newly elected members Brian Witt and Dustin Damhoff. Former Board member Erin Luckey was sworn in as an appointed Board member, to fill the final […]