Helping in the Community Because We Care!

Helping in the Community Because We Care!

Branch Manager and Loan Officer Michelle Renkes describes a recent beautification effort by Credit union employees. “Because 1st Gateway Credit Union employees work in a downtown business on Main Street, we usually park in the City parking lot.  One...
C. A. R. President to Discuss Orphan Train June 30

C. A. R. President to Discuss Orphan Train June 30

Morrison Historical Society will host Bryn Callahan, 17, State President of Children of the American Revolution (C. A. R.), on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  The public is invited to this one-of-a-kind program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway,...
Volunteers Clean Future Pickleball Courts

Volunteers Clean Future Pickleball Courts

Editor’s note:  Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL.  “That’s such a mess!” she...
Andy Beranek Painting Chamber Service Award

Andy Beranek Painting Chamber Service Award

Andy Beranek Painting was honored with a second “Because Nice Matters” recognition, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne presented a...
Five Hours of Bluegrass at Heritage Canyon June 8

Five Hours of Bluegrass at Heritage Canyon June 8

The Heritage Bluegrass Festival is located in one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 4th Street, in Fulton, IL.  On Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., you will be treated to some world-class bluegrass from...