March 18 Walking the Pilgrimage St. James

On Monday, March 18, 2019, Marc Adami, show left, Mark and Jean Zinnen, and Theresa Brandon will present a program., detailing a unique ezperience they shared last fall.  It will describe their experiences while walking the 70 mile, “English Way” of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Sponsored by the

Whiteside Forum “Native American People in Northwestern Illinois”

On Monday, March 25, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum presents Philip G. Millhouse, PhD, RPA, in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Strteet, Morrison, IL. Dr. Philip Millhouse, Registered Professional Archaeologist of Red Gates Archaeology, will speak to us and answer questions about

Peyton Tegeler Signs Letter of Intent

On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Morrison High School Senior Fillie PeytonTegeler signed a Letter of Intent to play Women’s Basketball at Clarke University in Dubuque, IA, following her graduation.  The signing was held during homeroom, at approximately 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Clarke University is

March 30 Albany Food Pantry Grand Reopening

Albany Food Pantry has been reorganized and is under new management.  Come and meet the newly formed Board of Directors, during our Grand Reopening, Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue, Albany, IL. Current clients must re-register. Sign-up

March 7 Loft Artists Discuss Their Work

A quartet of artists who exhibit at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, discussed their creations and answered questions, on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  They shared how they became makers of art and their techniques.  Left-to-right are Sharon Boyles, Vernon Schaver, Lloyd

Day 1 State Wrestling Results for Colts

Morrison, IL, Varsity and Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright reported these results for Colts wrestlers Cameron McDonnell and Camden Pruis, during the IESA State  Tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019, in DeKalb, IL.  Wrestling took place in the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. “[Cameron] McDonnell went 0 and 2,

Meet Four Loft Artists on March 7

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a “Meet the Artists” evening on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Four exhibiting artists will tell their stories and explain their art.  These artists are Lloyd Beckman, woodturner; Sharon Boyles, notecard creator; Rick Brant, photographer;

2019 Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off

Nearly everyone has a favorite Girl Scout cookie.  Eight choices are offered each year.  Eleven members from Whiteside County Girl Scout Troops used one or more cookie ingredients to create original desserts, in the third Annual Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off.  Judging began at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 3, 2019,

Letter from Scott Vance re: Harmful Momo Challenge

Dear Parents: This letter is to inform you of a recent social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge.”  This social media phenomenon has created concern throughout the Country, due to stories of young adults and children harming themselves as a result of this “challenge.” The

Craig and Kathy Sipes in Concert

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Riverview Antiques, 409 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, IL, became a music venue for a Morrison, IL, couple.  Craig and Kathy Sipes entertained family, friends, fellow musicians, and their Brethren in Christ Church family, surrounded by antiques high and low.  The audience was encouraged to walk

Jim Ellicott’s Electric Guitar “Skelety”

One factor that makes The Loft on Main such a delight is that curators showcase artists who work in a variety of media.  Any visitor will find something to examine, admire, or appreciate.  Patrons purchase items to use, wear, display, or gift. Currently in the gallery window is an unusual,

January 25 Wolfe-Sulouff Wedding at Resthave

Editor’s note:  Karla Burn supplied the photographs. Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “With all the snow and cold we have been dealing with this winter, what could warm our hearts more than a wedding?  Our first wedding at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, took place at

Girl Scout Cookies Arrived February 18

Did your neighborhood smell sweeter last week?  Troop leaders from Morrison, Prophetstown, and Tampico, IL, took receipt of thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies, on Monday morning, February 18, 2019.  Cases of 12 were delivered to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, at 11:00 a.m.   A

Whiteside Forum Hosts Book Discussion February 28

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion on American Nations:  A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by author/historian Colin Woodard.  The event will be held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library

February 25 Eye Health Program at Odell Public Library

On Monday, February 25, 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dr. Bradley Yaklich, OD, will present a program on Eye Health and the Issues Associated with Aging Eyes and Vision.  Sponsored by Odell Public Library Friends, the event will be held in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307