Each Spring, the Odell Public Library Friends excitedly set out to improve or expand an area of the library. Last year, the community raised more than $1500 for our youngest patrons. Thanks to those generous donations, Odell added a Play Kitchen and Puppet Theater area to the library. Both are
The Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club have been hampered by snow (on egg-packing day) and rain (the morning of Saturday, March 31, 2018.) Regardless, the annual Egg Hunt took place at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. There were four age
The annual Community Crosswalk took place on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, with a short service at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, that began at 12:15 p.m. By 12:40 the procession of 40+ walkers had reached the inclined portion of the walk. They and bus passengers continued to
Trinity Insurance + Financial Services is thrilled to announce the opening of a Morrison office, at 127 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. Trinity’s headquarters is based in Dixon, IL and is led by President Brett Nicklaus, CFP®. In 1986, Brett started his career in the Financial Services Industry, and
The movie “Lion” is the incredible and moving true story of two profound and remarkable journeys. One took Saroo Brierley far away from home, and another brought him back. “Lion” was a 2017 Academy Award nominated film and is a heart-warming story of love and perseverance. Friends of Odell Public
Dear Veteran, The Cities of Savanna, IL, and Sabula, IA, would like to invite you to attend and participate in the events that we are currently planning, to celebrate the dedication of the newly-opened Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River. An outstanding assortment of activities and events
Odell Public Library Friends will host the film “Lion,” beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the Program Room. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. “Lion” is a survival story, a poor child’s journey through punishing poverty, and the perils of modern
In late March, thoughts of gardens and planting fields, spring wardrobe and shoe changes, and Easter Egg hunts may be occupying people’s minds. However, there are eight Morrison High School Senior Cheerleaders who are preparing for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22, 2018. The girls will hold their first-of-several fundraisers to help
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course will take place over two days, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 31, from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Trainees must attend both days to be certified. Completion of a Hunter Safety class is a requirement
Editor’s note: Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. It was a sunny day for the spring American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2018. Friday, March 9, was the date, and Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was the place. Our sponsor
Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will take place in the classroom. This Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center drive is open to the public. Donors who last gave blood
Sandra Crouse will host an Open House reception at Loft 112, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to share in the celebration of her 80th birthday. For those unable to attend, her daughter, Ellen Smith, suggests
In spite of a weather forecast of several inches of snowfall predicted for the next day, on Friday, March 23, 2018, some current and past Whiteside County Fair Board members were thinking happily of spring and summer planters, to adorn entrances to the blue and brown commercial buildings. Around 11:00
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan attended a significant Letter of Intent ceremony for a Senior athlete. In the Library, Dolan told assembled members of the Junior class, “This is the first signing this year. It’s an important step for the student. The opportunity
As Primary Election night came to a close, [on Tuesday, March 20, 2018,] all Kris Schmidt could do was sigh. “This journey has been a humbling experience,” said Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. “We have spent countless hours getting out to meet voters all over the