Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Business Associate Sharon Swanson will be honored with a retirement reception on Friday, January 29, 2016. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. will host an Open House for Swanson from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Customers and the community are invited to stop
This photograph is intriguing. We know the child is not a blood donor. Are family members donors? recipients? American Red Cross workers? Is the person receiving a transfusion someone he knows? He is the recipient. His message of appreciation is a testament to all who donate blood. January is National
Bethesda Blaze Relay for Life team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, will hold their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 30, 2016. The event will be held at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, with bowling shifts beginning at 5:30 and
Odell Public Library is ringing in the New Year with “Food for Fines.” Now through Saturday, January 30, 2016, Odell will waive the existing fines of any patron who donates a non-perishable, non-expired food or personal hygiene item. Odell can only waive the fines for Odell materials. Fines accrued from
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will sponsor the Chuck-A-Truck contest at the basketball games at Morrison High School on Thursday, January 14, and Tuesday, January 29, 2016. What is a Chuck-A-Truck? All school aged attendees at the basketball games may sign up to receive a miniature rubber
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will kick off their programs on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, across the street from the Cty’s authentic Dutch windmill. “Floristic Diversity
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi River Project, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clinton Community College, and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will host the 32nd Annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday, January 9, 2016. The event will feature a live bald eagle, conservations
James Steppe’s attention recently was caught by a pair of smiling teddy bears, seated in a field. He submitted the photos. These gigantic “strawbearies” are located at 13557 Black Road, Fenton, IL, on the farm owned by Harold Packer, Jr. and his wife Margie. The location is across from the
Postmaster Bill Borum shared a summary of Christmas items that passed through his staff’s 54 hands at Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. These holiday figures apply from Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 24, 2015. Kudos to the 28 United States Postal Service employees. Local clerks
If “have fun” and “exercise” are on your list of self-improvement goals for 2016, achieve both as a member of Morrison Grand Squares Dance Club. Their slogan is, “Square dancing is exercise for the body and mind.” At every appearance or demonstration, the members are always smiling. Who wouldn’t want
Family, classmates, and friends of the late Jennifer Banks gathered to share remembrances of her at Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, Tuesday evening, December 22, 2015. It was an opportunity to share feelings with those touched by the tragic loss. “The Donnybrook is opening as a
To the Editor: On behalf of the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee and the Village of Thomson, IL, I extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the supporters of our Year to Remember. In addition to our own community, we were cheered on by our neighbors and friends throughout the County
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator submitted this report. The last American Red Cross Blood Drive of this year was held on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Thank you right up front, UMC, for always graciously giving us the
Even though temperatures will hover near freezing, know that cozy fires are lit at Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, 2015. Warm up in the Irish pub both days from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Owner Bob Vaughn stated,
Start on the outside of the dental office, at 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL. Notice the attractive sign at the corner of W. Wall and Heaton Streets. Enter the parking lot from Heaton Street. Inside, there are holiday decorations to appeal to both children and adults. “May the magic