February 17 MHS Pons Babysitting Night

Have fun this Valentine’s Day weekend with the help of the Morrison High School Junior Pons.  On Saturday, February 17, 2018, we will host a Babysitting Night at Brethren in Christ Church, 209 E. Knox Street, (across from Sullivan’s Foods), in Morrison, IL, from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m.  This child

Odell’s February 13 Film

On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Odell Public Library Friends celebrates the Olympic spirit with an historical, factual drama film, “Chariots of Fire,” based on the story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics.  Eric Liddell is a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God.  Harold Abrahams is an English Jew who runs

Post Prom Fundraiser February 6

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, the Morrison High School Prom Committee will host a chili supper at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The meal will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Fulton vs. Morrison basketball game will be going on during this time.  A donation

January 25 Whiteside Forum: All Politics Is Local

Do you have something on your mind about local Government?  This is your opportunity to ask questions specific to your interests, or to find out how politics/government at the most intimate level works. The Whiteside Forum will host Cities of Morrison, and Rock Falls, IL, officials during a public question-and-answer

Customer Service Award to Randy Muur

At 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Randy Muur with the Because Nice Matters award.  He owns Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Muur was nominated for helping a student in need acquire affordable tires.  Others have described his acts of generosity.

FHS Speech Team to Perform January 25

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will be beginning their sponsorship of their 2018 Tourism Events at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL. Many of the events are hosted through a grant from the S.S. Flikkema Foundation to support the arts and sciences in the local area. Each

Health Nutrition Program at Odell

The friends of Odell Public Library will offer a program on Healthier Nutrition and Eating Habits on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Odell Public Library, 307 S Madison Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. John Park, a Registered Dietitian from Sterling Community General Hospital, will give information

Super Girl Scouts in Action

Editor’s note:  Troop Leader Hillary Blevins submitted this article. Morrison, IL, Girl Scout Troop 1504 hosted “Super Scouts in Action,” a Journey Badge workshop for area Junior Girl Scouts in grades 4-to-5.  The five, powerful Junior Girl Scouts from the troop include, left-to-right, Annabelle B., Deeanna M., Yvette S., Maya

Loft 112 Ribbon Cutting and Open House

The excitement and enthusiasm was electric, as people filled the first floor of Loft 112.  Everyone had something to say about this venue, the artworks that filled it, and the artists who produced them.  One had to speak loudly to be heard.  Layers of continual conversation drove the sound to

Phyllis Maxfield Celebrates 95th Birthday

Some birthdays are a significant “milestone.”  Such was the case as Phyllis Maxfield, Morrison, IL, reached the 95th anniversary of her birth, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  She was born in 1923, as Phyllis Anita Hillmer, of Geneseo, IL. On Sunday afternoon, January 14, local friends and her extended family

Abbott Was Honored as 70-Year Master Mason

On Saturday, December 23, 2017, Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321 of Morrison, IL, had the honor and privilege of presenting a 70-year membership pin and certificate to brother Bill Abbott. Pictured are Worshipful Master of Dunlap Lodge #321 Mark Ottens, left, and brother Abbott.  

John Martin is Citizen of the Year

Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Wine and Beer Tasting Networking Event and Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Heavy appetizers and desserts were served during the tasting, from 5:00 to 6:15, allowing time

Annual Freethrow Championship January 27

St. Mary’s Church Morrison Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Annual Freethrow Competition, for boys and girls ages nine-through-14, on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Eligibility is determined by the child’s age on January 1.  Participants are divided for competition by age and gender.  There is no fee to participate. The

January 25 FHS Speech Team Revue

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host several students from the Fulton High Speech Team on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., at the Windmill Cultural Center.  This revue will allow an additional performance session for the local youth.  The public is encouraged to come enjoy the

Healthier Nutrition for 2018 at Odell on February 5

The Friends of Odell Pubic Library will offer a program on Healthier Nutrition and Eating Habits on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room.  John Park, a Registered Dietitian from CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL,