On Friday, March 26, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 35 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20), 7 (20s), 3 (30s), 8 (40s), 6 (50s), 1 (60s.)
In Illinois, Townships play a critical role in citizens’ day-to-day lives. Township Governments are responsible for maintaining more than 71,000 miles of road; providing food, shelter, and emergency relief for those in need; running Senior citizens programs; maintaining parks and recreational facilities; providing health services; more. Without assistance, many Township […]
Morrison, IL, First Presbyterian Church Pastor Dr. Michael Selburg stated, “All Free Community Meals in 2021 will remain drive-up meals, with no in-person dining for the remainder of the year. Here are our meals for the remainder of the year.” Mark your calendar for April through December.
On Saturday, April 3, 2021, families can enjoy two Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with their youngsters, scheduled by the following hosts. One is in the morning; one is in the afternoon. The Easter Bunny will be present at both events. Bring a container for each child if you visit […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will hold two services on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. The 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Worship Services will have Pastor Luke continuing his Lenten message series, “Journey of the Stones,” with his final message “He’s Alive!,” drawn from John 20: 1-18. The […]
2021 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Know that each welcomes new and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend. Note safety information or changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk on Good Friday was cancelled.
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, is in search of an Administrative Assistant. Resumes are being accepted. Cover letter and resume may be dropped off at the church office. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For a job description, call the church office […]
Anne Frame submitted this article. Note the date has been changed. Odell Public Library has teamed up with over 70 Libraries to bring a fantastic virtual program with John Sandford, the well-known and bestselling author of the “Books of Prey,” series, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. To […]
Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will accommodate all who come to worship during 2021 Holy Week. Call the church office 815-772-4030 to make reservations for these services. All services, except for the Good Friday Prayer Time, will be posted on YouTube (YouTube.com.) Search for Morrison United […]
During March 2021, Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, held weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics for area customers age 65 or older, plus some “essential workers” who might have been younger. The pharmacy called their customers about the availability of the Moderna vaccine. Pharmacist Dan Engelkins administered the first […]
March 2021 brought opportunities for Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics for area persons age 65 or older, plus some “essential workers” who may be younger. The pharmacy has been calling their customers to notify them of the availability of the Moderna vaccine. […]
Carol Jane (Hockman) Kallenbach died in her home on March 28, 2021, in Mission, TX. Carol was born in Freeport, IL, on December 11, 1936. She was the youngest of seven children born to Roy and Emma Hockman. Carol graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She married Roger Kallenbach […]
Morrison Garden Club will once again sponsor a Spring coloring contest, with the help of Odell Public Library, running Monday, April 5, through Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Please call the Library at 815-772-7323 to make arrangements to […]
Dear Editor: Scott Vandermyde, son of Dr. Richard and Barbara Vandermyde retired “home” to Morrison after working as an Actuary, both in various Cities in the United States, including Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles, and onto Zurich, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. He told me, “The grounding and education I received […]
These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2020-2021 Third Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Zayley Boonstra, Caeleb Bramm, Laila Cason, Claire Derycke, Ava Duncan, Anna Eggemeyer, Caleb Houzenga, Lexy Ingram, Joslynn James, Hailey Kenseth, Joshua McDearmon, Joshua Melton, Madelyn Mertes, Elle Milnes, […]