Bustos to Play in Rockford Peaches 75th Anniversary Game

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., in Rockford, IL, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will play in the Rockford Peaches 75th Anniversary Exhibition Game.  Congresswoman Bustos will be playing on the “Celebrity Team” against the Rockford Starfires. Her teammates will include” A League of Their Own” film actress Megan Cavanagh;

Be Seated 20 Minutes Before the Play Starts

A tip from the Editor is be seated at least 20 minutes before show time, for the last two MMTA performances of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade radio hour.  Performances will be in the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 1, at 7:30

Morrison Hospital Auxiliary Donates Light Bar

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, received a donation of an EMDR Light Bar, from Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary.  It will be used in the hospital’s expanded Behavioral Health Department.  Auxiliary members presented the psychotherapy tool to Tracy Banks-Geiger (2nd from right.)  MCH Auxiliary members are, left-to-right,

May 30 Ribbon Cutting for BPI Companies, Inc.

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board and members hosted a noon Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, for BPI Companies, Inc., owned by Michael and Dawn Knott.  A half-dozen businesses under the BPI corporate umbrella are based from 15273 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  Knott purchased the assets and corporation

Matlack’s May 28 Memorial Day Speech

Editor’s note:  Guest Speaker Chief Petty Officer Lori Matlack gave this address during the Monday, May 28, 2018, Memorial Day ceremony in Morrison, IL.  Katie Ryder submitted the photos from the parade and of Matlack at the podium.  The last photo is of Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.

Kaywyn Beswick Joins YOGA with Martina

Martina Maxfield, left, has instructed residents in yoga and meditation for the past 15 years.  Her sessions are held in the lower level of the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL.  One woman, Kaywyn Beswick, right, has been an avid student for those past decade-and-a-half.  Now she has

Odell’s June Movie “Wonder”

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Friends of Odell Library will present the heartwarming film, Wonder, which is based on the best seller of the same name.  The book has been read and loved by both adults and children for its timely tale of bullying due to being different.  Because of

Bustos to Present Medals to WWII Veteran’s Family

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will participate in Memorial Day ceremonies in Rock Island, Rockford, and Elizabeth, IL, over the Memorial Day weekend. First, on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., in Rock Island, Congresswoman Bustos will present replacement military medals to the family of deceased WWII veteran, John Gavin, of

Council Girl Scout Award Reognition

Whiteside Girl Scouts Host Ceremony for Highest Awards Morrison, IL – Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Whiteside Service Unit hosted a ceremony presenting Girl Scout highest awards to local Girl Scouts on Monday, May 21, at Northside School in Morrison. The ceremony included recognition for Carolyn Graham, a local Girl

Free Summer Lunch Program Begins May 29

The “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program is a United Way of Whiteside County sponsored program, for children in Albany, Chadwick, Erie, Fulton, Lyndon, Milledgeville, Morrison, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Tampico, IL. Free sack lunches will be served three days each week, Tuesday-though-Thursday, beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2018,

Ben Witt Receives Because Nice Matters Award

Shortly after 4:00 p.m., Ben’s Barbershop owner Ben Witt was honored with the Chamber of Commerce Because Nice Matters award, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  Witt has owned the business for two years, continuing the downtown tradition of Vogel’s barbershop.  His attractive shop is located conveniently at 205 E. Main

Court of Awards Ceremony for Girl Scouts

Welcome, families and guests. We are pleased to have you join us for our year-end Court of Awards Ceremony for western Whiteside County. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development organization for girls, which helps them develop a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community

Firefighters Clean Morrison Fire Department Memorial

With Memorial Day ceremonies a week in the future, Fire Department personnel gathered at Grove Hill Cemetery, N. High Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 21, 2018, about 6:00 p.m.  Their purpose was the annual cleaning and embellishment of the Morrison Fire Department Memorial. First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema dispatched

The Connection Connected with Its Audience

The Connection trio made a positive connection with their audience, during a concert at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Morrison Historical Society invited patriotic music lovers to celebrate Illinois’ Bicentennial anniversary and military personnel, through “Songs with Historical Significance.” The captivating trio performed instrumentals and three-part harmony

May 28 Memorial Day Ceremonies

Editor’s note:  James Prombo submitted this article. The 2018 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 28.  The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Participant line up will be on E. Main Street at the American Legion Hall, one half hour before the parade start