Volley for a Cure Event

Morrison and Fulton High School Volleyball teams will host a “Volley for a Cure” event at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  The fundraiser and barbeque dinner are from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Dinner costs $5, and all proceeds will

Volley for a Cure

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a “Volley for a Cure” event on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  The Morrison and Fulton High School volleyball teams will co-sponsor the barbeque dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  The meal costs $5, and all proceeds will benefit cancer research.

Chicago Day Trip Supports Library

There are still seats available for you and your friends, on Odell’s Friends of the Library bus trip to Chicago, IL.  The autumnal tour, led by former art instructor, Ned Nesti, Jr., is set for Saturday, October 26, 2013.  It includes a terrific selection of Windy City highlights! Travelers are

St. Mary’s Fall Rummage and Bake Sale

Fall is here.  It is time to get out and start shopping for bargains!  St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison to our 3rd annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013.  Join us on one or both days for shopping fun and

Letter from Representative Bustos

You may have heard that some politicians in Congress are threatening a Government shutdown. I’m hopeful that common sense will prevail, and we can reach an agreement to avert a shutdown.  But, regardless, I wanted to take action to ensure our Nation’s veterans would remain protected from a shutdown’s damaging

2013 Harvest Hammer Results

Shown is the 26th Harvest Hammer Overall Female 5K Winner, Meagan Moreno, age 13 from Morton, IL, and Dr. Suellen Girard, Morrison Rotary President.  The event, held Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, involved participants from Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with 260  females and 211  males. Statistics

October 1 CGH Medical Center Celebrates Changes

Come see how CGH Medical Center is taking patient care to a new level! On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, three very special events will take place at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. At 3:30 p.m. is the Groundbreaking for a $7 million Emergency Department expansion/renovation. A

Morrison Youth Met a Real Pro

Jon Kophamer of Morrison, IL was fortunate to sit next to Adrian Peterson at a Cubs baseball game.  As they chatted, Kophamer invited the former Chicago Bears Running Back to visit his town.  On Sunday, September 22, 2013, Peterson did that, making a 9:30 a.m. presentation at Ebenezer Reformed Church,

Brains for Books Trivia September 28

Odell’s Friends of the Library hosts a “Brains for Books” Trivia Night and Dessert Auction on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Oak Room at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Registration and dining begin at 6:00 p.m., with trivia at 6:30 p.m.  Come and enjoy

Register for Chili Cook-Off

The United Way of Whiteside County is hosting a chili cook-off at the Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, October 12, 2013, in downtown Sterling, IL, at the corner of E. Fourth Street and First Avenue. Registrations are due by Saturday, September 28, at United Way of Whiteside County office, 502 First

April House Golf Scramble September 28

The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 28, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Monies raised will support the work of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager.  Tiny but comfortable, the building at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, has been

Light a Candle for Human Rights

Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”  Come help us light a candle for human rights! The Whiteside Forum opens its 2013-2014 season of provocative discussions with the theme “Human Rights” on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 6:30 to

October Health Screening Special at MCH

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a Fall Health Screening Special on Monday, October 14, through Friday, October 18, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Participants must be fasting for ten hours before testing.  Payment is by cash only.  Come directly to the MCH

Morrison Rotary: September Students of the Month

Joining the Rotarians for lunch were Trever Troutman and Hannah Blacklock, September 2013 Students of the month. Trever Troutman is the son of Kipp and Jamie Troutman.  He is President of Senior Student Council and a member of Key Club.  He is a Pre-K/K Kidzlink leader at Cross Roads Community

Whiteside County Senior Center Events

Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, has numerous activities scheduled for October 2013.  If you need inexpensive public transportation to attend these–or any event–contact Whiteside County Public Transportation at 815-625-7433, for pick up and return drop off at your home. New Game–beginning Wednesday, October 2, at