First Baptist Gospel Concert November 18

The community is cordially invited to a Gospel Concert at Morrison First Baptist Church, on Sunday, November 18, 2018.   The event begins at 5:00 p.m. Morrison First Baptist Church is located at 406 Maple Street, next door to Resthave Home, Morrison, IL.

Planetarium Star Show at Odell from 5:00 to 7:00

Join the Sauk Valley Community College Future Educators Association (FEA) as they partner with Odell Public Library for Family Literacy Night, on Thursday, November 15, 2018.  From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., FEA will present a star show in a portable planetarium.  With games, crafts, and prizes, Family Literacy Night encourages

American Red Cross Blood Drive November 16

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive, on Friday, November 16, 2018, from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!  To thank each person who comes to donate, Sullivan’s Foods will reward them

Looking for Members of MHS Class of 1969

The Morrison High School Class of 1969 eagerly looks forward to its 50th Reunion, during Homecoming Weekend, October 4-through-6, 2019.  In anticipation, the Committee is looking for information for the following people we cannot seem to locate. If you can help us contact any of the following, please call Tim

2018 Veterans Day Tribute

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, The American Legion post 328 conducted the annual Veterans Day tribute, at the Veterans Memorial in Grove Hill Cemetery, E. High Street, Morrison, IL.  Ten members gathered a few minutes before 11:00 a.m. Before the ceremony, Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton instructed Legion members to space themselves

MCH Ornament

Each year many families gather together to celebrate the holidays.  Parents and grandparents have an opportunity to see children and grandchildren, who take time away from school and work to reconnect and reflect on memories from years ago.  Some families share stories about loved ones who are no longer with

MFD Sandwich Sale and Toy Drop Off

Firefighters Rob Vegter, left, and Kent Shepard are often available for Morrison Fire Department Pork Chop Sale events. Look for them and other dedicated Department members on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the annual sandwich sale. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to

MFD Sandwich Sale and Christmas Drop Off

Members of Morrison Fire Department will serve lunch on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Additionally, there will be a bin to receive Christmas toy donations for local children. Enter the Fire Station from the entrance at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and drive through

November 15 Whiteside Forum Teleconference

The Whiteside Forum continues their series of expert speaker presentations with Kimberly Zarecor.  She is Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation project looking at small and shrinking rural communities in Iowa.  We will discuss how small rural communities can shrink but still thrive. Professor Zarecor is an Associate Professor

November 11 Holiday Remembrance Program

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home will hold a Holiday Remembrance Program, for those who have lost a loved one this year.  The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday

Rock Valley Physical Therapy “Fall Risk” Clinic

Rock Valley Physical Therapy medical professionals Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke will provide a short informative program at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Then, they will answer any questions and conduct free “balance and fall risk” screenings until 12:30 p.m. Learn four specific steps to lower the risk of

September 2018 ARC Blood Drive Report

Editor’s note:  This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N., C.A.P.A./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. The ARC staff and Beswick surrounded donor Leon VanKampen, who was in the process of giving a “double-red-cell” unit.  Left-to-right are, front row, Kyle Hamm and Kaywyn Beswick; back row, Nkeyah Taylor, Brittany Chasteen,

Poll Hours and Voter Results

The General Election will be held across Illinois on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  Whiteside County polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Bring your Voter Registration card. Vote to support your preferred candidates.  Vote to support the opponents of candidates who have disappointed you.  Vote to support particular

2018 Veterans Day Tribute at 11:00 a.m.

Editor’s note:  The  photo was taken November 11, 2017. The American Legion Post 328 will conduct the annual Veterans Day ceremony, in Grove Hill Cemetery on E. High Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, beginning at 10:50 a.m.  Community members are invited to attend the short ceremony at the

Odell Book Sale Extended to November 17

Generous citizens supplied Odell Public Library with so many donated books, there will be two additional weeks of shopping, after the Annual Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  The extended sales will be inside the library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Choose from many, many books