The Morrison, IL, Post Office Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017. All donations go to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries are needed. Have donations by your mail box by 9:00 a.m. for pick up. Please help our Letter Carriers
The photograhph was taken by Harridge Photography. One student from the Whiteside County, IL, area will receive a Gallon Grad award from the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from
Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend the Morrison Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast, on Sunday, May 21, 2017. The men will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. The cost of a delicious meal is a donation to the Morrison Fire Department. The fire station at 206
Attention Fulton 3rd through 5th graders. Do you want to have fun at our Wednesday, May 3, 2017, early-out event at the Robert Fulton Community Center? The event will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30, at 912 4th Street, downtown Fulton, IL. Parents must sign in and sign
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will have a bake sale during the Illinois High School Rodeo, Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The rodeo continues on Sunday, May 7. Find WHOA cinnamon rolls, cookies, scotcheroos, brownies, etc., at the Livestock Pavilion, outside the grandstand, at
Take a spring stroll through the past into a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River. Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration. The location
Recently, a local Mennonite Community from the Tampico, IL, area completed the rigorous certification task for “Rapid Response Search & Rescue,” sponsored by a Christian Aid Ministries program. Illinois Unit #19 trains volunteers “to seek and save in wilderness, water, and disaster” situations. As stated in their brochure, “Our goal
The 2017 Prom Court was introduced during Grand March on Saturday, April 29, in the Morrison High School auditorium. Left-to-right are Reilly Dolan (Jr. Prince); Makayla Troutman (Jr. Princess); Eric Kull; Courtney Stearns; Matt Nichols; Kylie Brands; Dylan Keller; Brooke Stralow; Trysten Frederick; Emma Sitzmore; Ben Vanderlaan; Lauren Voss.
Are you looking for a Karaoke machine for your next party? Could you you use some Coleman and railroad lanterns to add ambiance? Maybe you need a ladder to hang lights in the trees or a wicker sofa, chairs, and table for seating. All these and much more will be
The Odell Public Library Friends will host Jim and Ann Camp for a travel program, “Amazing Voyage: Argentina to Antarctica,” on Thursday, April 27, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Camps will share their wonderful, and
Morrison United Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sales at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Some items will be priced separately, but shoppers can also buy items by the bagful. All baked sale items are priced as marked. On Friday, April 28, 2017, from 12:00 noon until
Morrison Chamber of Commerce is covering all the bases with its Movies Under the Stars film, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. The first film of the year knocks it out of the park, on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The movie, sponsored by Morrison Youth Baseball
The article was submitted by Tracy Henson, with a photo by Mitch Drolema. Skylar Drolema qualified for the Illinois Age Group State Swim Meet in 15 events. The meet was held at the Rec Plex in Pleasant Prairie, WI, on Thursday, March 9, through Sunday, March 12, 2017. He had
On Thursday, March 23, 2017, four members of the Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 crossed over into the Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96. Congratulations to the new Scouts. Pictured from left-to-right are Jayden Kershaw, Allen Rumfelt, Blake Adams, and Sebastian Carreno.
Morrison High School Prom is Saturday, April 29, 2017. The royal court gathered for a photograph on Wednesday, April 19. Ten Seniors and two Juniors have been selected. From left-to-right are Seniors Matt Nichols, Kylie Brands, Eric Kull, Courtney Stearns, Ben Vanderlaan, Lauren Vos, Trysten Frederick, Emma Sitzmore, Brooke Stralow,