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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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
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
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