The Friends of Odell Public Library offer an exciting opportunity to see and hear about the world of Dubai, on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Wolfgang and Kathy Schmidt of Morrison, IL, will present a slide show and discussion on the intriguing city, at 307 S. Madison Street,
“Light Up the Night” is the theme for the 14th Annual St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance. It will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Please park behind the school and enter through the back door. Doors open at 6:30;
National Doctors’ Day was Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Morrison Community Hospital staff and patients appreciate the dedication of each of our doctors. To commemorate National Doctors’ Day, we provided each doctor with a gift basket. Pictured is Hospital Board President Don Beswick, left, and CEO Pam Pfister, right, presenting
The Morrison District 6 School Board election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019, and there are eight candidates to fill three seats. Township 22N, Range 5E will only have one delegate (Jim Ridley), and Township 21N Range 4E only has one delegate (Gus Linke.) Township 21N Range 5E has
As someone close to our needs of the Morrison Police Department, I am encouraging voters to approve the proposed increase in the Police Protection Levy. If you are following the recent news articles, you know that the Police Department has been short an officer for the past several years. This
The friendly face of Susan Bentley–often seen behind the counter or at the drive-up window–has been less visible during March 2019. As new President and CEO, her office takes Bentley out of view by members who are served by Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Bentley
Girl Scout members of Morrison United Methodist Church, listed left-to-right, are Emmeline, Tamara, Peyton, Sarah, Annabelle, Abby, Taylor, and Riley. Missing is Bekka. Leaders are Hillary Blevins, left, and Kelsie Lowery.
The Morrison Garden Club will sponsor an Easter Coloring Contest with the help of Odell Public Library, beginning Monday, April 1, through Monday, April 15, 2019. There will be three categories: ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10 year olds. An age-appropriate, garden related prize will be given to the winner of
This article was written by Michael Newman and submitted by Sammy Biggs. Bloomington, Ill – The Morrison High School Boys Track does not have an indoor season. They had jumped into a couple of meets before the Illinois Top Times Championships on Friday. None of the athletes on the team ran
Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted the photograph. First Wealth Financial Group, LLP, celebrated its new location with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, on Friday, March 22, 2019. In 2013, Financial Advisor Joseph T. Mills had opened office space down the street, at 219 E. Main Street, Morrison,
Just in time for spring yard work, the Morrison Seahorses Swim Club Annual Soil Sale is set for Saturday, April 13, 2019. Bags will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last. Each 40-pound bag sells for $2. The sale will be held at the old
The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, April 19, 2019, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, and continuing to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street. Pastor Jon Eastlick (Crossroads Community Church) will speak at Resthave;
To support the Whiteside County Young Leaders, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation will host their annual Pancake Breakfast, on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event will be at Rock Falls Community Center, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Sergeant Holly R. BolinskiUnited States ArmyHometown: Pickneyville, Illinois United States and Illinois
Join us for a special musical benefit, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, during Spring Valley Talent Night, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, will host a fundraiser for Brayden Houzenga, featuring Trinity Men’s Quartet. Brayden is the 13-year-old son of Roger and Melissa