Excitement at ALDI Ribbon Cutting

You would expect 90 parking lot spaces to be sufficient for a grocery store, early on a Friday morning.  Not so, for the grand reopening of the ALDI store located at 3409 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL.  As General Contractor John Weaver‘s drone photograph indicates, overflow vehicles lined the surrounding street,

“Too Well-loved to be Forgotten” Tree of Lights

As the holiday season arrives, it is difficult not to think about the ones who we love.  Morrison Community Hospital would like to encourage the community to reflect on those that we have lost and the wonderful memories that we still have.  “Thanks for the Memories” is the theme for

International Thanksgiving Potluck November 25

The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend program has been a part of Morrison’s Thanksgiving tradition since the 1960’s.  Thankfully it continues, due to generous support from the Rotary Club of Morrison. Twenty-three international students from various countries will arrive, by chartered bus from different colleges in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, November

Whiteside Area Career Center Students of the Month

The following students from Morrison High School were recently named September and October Students of the Month, respectively, for outstanding effort and performance, at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL.  The WACC staff shares your pride in seeing your MHS students succeed at the Career Center.  Thank you for

25 Days of Holiday Programs at Sawmill Museum

The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, Clinton, IA, is your 2016 holiday headquarters. The museum has a different activity planned for every day from Saturday, November 26, to Thursday, December 22. All programs are holiday and Christmas oriented, with a focus on creative imagination. Each usually has activities for all

American Legion Shopping Spree Winners

American Legion Post #328 conducted a raffle for an opportunity to win a two-minute shopping spree at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Winners names were drawn at noon on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016. Theresa Hart was the winner, but opted for the $250 option rather than

Farmers National Bank Supports Local Schools

Farmers National Bank wants to entice the public to attend local high school events, by sponsoring “Family Night Basketball.” On Monday, November 21, at Prophetstown High School and Friday, December 2, 2016, at Morrison High School, all students  in grades K-12 will be admitted free to the home basketball games.

2016 Veterans Day Recalls Presidents Kennedy and Reagan

A Veterans Day tribute was held at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, of the year 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery, High and N. Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.  This annual event was begun to mark the signing of the Armistice between the Allies of World

New Signage for City Parks

City of Morrison beautification projects come in a variety of sizes and price points, but each gives testimony to a community that cares.  This trio of City employees replaced four park signs.  Left-to-right are Jim Dubois, Dave Peugh, and Josh Vos, finalizing the installation on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  They

Because Nice Matters Award to Advantage One Credit Union

On behalf of nominators, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Chamber Board members presented the November Because Nice Matters award to Sheri Lancaster. Lancaster received multiple nominations. 

Because Nice Matters Award to Cornerstone Family Dentistry

On behalf of nominators, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Cornerstone Family Dentistry, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  The award is in recognition of going above and beyond, in helping their customers of all ages receive the comprehensive dental care they need.  Their friendliness and

Veterans Day Tribute November 11

A Veterans Day tribute will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Grove Hill Cemetery, High and N. Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  James Prombo will deliver the remarks.  

Odell Thanks Donators and Buyers

Odell Public Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale realized a net profit of $2000.  The Friends of Odell Public Library thank everyone who brought in baked goods for the Bake Sale and the many people who donated gently-used books for the Book Sale. Said Treasurer Barb Peterson, “We thank the

Program Highlights Laura Ingalls Wilder and Thanksgiving

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their monthly public program on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill.  Sarah Uthoff, lifelong Laura

Josh Hollister Promotes Second Novel

Katie Ryder submitted this article and photos. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted local author Josh Hollister and his canine companion, Gus, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.  Hollister shared a reading of his second novel, Luke Long Ears and the Rune