As people prepare to exchange gifts during the holidays, consider the ultimate gift–life. By donating a pint of your healthy blood, you make it possible to save the lives of up to three people. The donation process takes about an hour, start-to-finish, which equates to 20 minutes of your time […]
Members of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please note the date and time change. All are welcome to enjoy a hearty, well-balanced meal and socializing. The church is located […]
This naked, 2-foot-tall, evergreen tree is pleading for someone to take it home, dress and embellish it, and return it to its companions in the Christmas Tree Walk Silent Auction fundraiser. Dozens of decorated trees will gather in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 7, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, November 8, 2014, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of E. Morris Street and the Odell Public Library, regarding a possible assault that had occurred. […]
Mick Welding submitted this press release. Shown is the the Rotary Club District 6420 Governor, Shannon Scheffel, right, presenting Morrison, IL, Rotary Club President, Tanner Girard, with a new placard. After the presentation, District Governor Scheffel spoke about her vision for the next three years as our district leader. She […]
Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director Mick Welding, CEO Pam Pfister, and Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on Friday, November 14, 2014. Welding remarked, “Thrivent was one of our sponsors of the Jitterbug for the ER fundraising event[, held […]
Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Mick Welding, Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director; CEO Pam Pfister; Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on ????. Thrivent was one of the sponsors of the “Jitterbug for the ER” fundraising event, held ????. Welding stated, “Because of […]
Family Chef, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is the venue for a free pancake breakfast, with coffee or tea, to benefit Robert Fulton of Morrison. The meal is Monday, November 24, 2014, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. All donations will go toward his medical expenses. Fulton has not been able […]
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, 24 Morrison Junior High and High School students will collaborate with hundreds of other students from 105 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival. These students will work together in a day of rehearsals, to put together three concerts of […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 7, 2014, minutes New Business Request for […]
Wilson Greenhouses & Florist, 103 N. Heaton Street, Morrrison, IL, extends an invitation to get ready for Christmas, during their “Holiday Happenings” event, Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2014. Their door is open to a wonderland of beauty–home and Christmas decor, gift items, live plants, silk arrangements, and […]
Take note of the generous people around town with new haircuts. Cosmetologists from seven local salons devised a two-day opportunity for the community to offer financial support to barber Tommy Vogel, on Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Vogel is recuperating from heart surgery but remains hospitalized in […]
Theresa Brandon shared this information. Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, is in competition to win a new main drape for the auditorium stage. One of the components in winning is how many Likes each entry gets via social media (not Facebook.) Supporters of the arts can vote […]
“Saving Mr. Banks” is an intoxicating feel-good movie for young-at-heart adults, inspired by the making of the film “Mary Poppins.” Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the movie will be shown in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.. The movie […]
Join Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in raising money for St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. On Wednesday, November 12, 2104, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy a cup of chili, cookies, and a drink for $5. All proceeds will be donated. The location is 500 N. Jackson […]