The winner of the Post Office “Dog Bite Prevention” coloring contest was Elvia Workman, age 5. She is pictured with Brandon Hatteberg, the Delivery Supervisor for the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He presented her with a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts, on Saturday,
The IHSA Class 2A Girls Softball Championship was played on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Bureau Valley High School, between the Lady Red Devils from Spring Valley Hall and the Morrison Fillies. The Morrison Fillies scored early and rebounded each time the Devils showed momentum, to clinch the Regional title
For the second year, Awesometown MVP is excited to bring you “Venusfest,” on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, and enjoy a music festival, especially featuring local and National women performers and artists. Proceeds
The 2016 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2016. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Parade line up will begin on E. Main Street one half hour before the parade at 10:00. The parade will travel west on Main Street from Madison
Plans have now been finalized for the 21st Annual American Cancer Society Whiteside County Relay For Life event. All cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a free Survivor Dinner, to be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.
Join us at the Quad-City Tailgate Cook-Off Benefit, for the Matt A. Miller Survivors Foundation on Saturday, May 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Credit Island, Davenport, IA. Follow W. River Drive south in Davenport to Credit Island Road. There will be fun for everyone! We will
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists at the Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, and explore a wide range of gardening and environmental topics. The building is next door to Heritage Canyon. Sessions are the last Friday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Coaches and High School Volleyball girls will lead the Colts Summer Volleyball Camp. They will teach basic fundamentals, including setting, blocking, serving, spiking, and passing. These skills will be taught through drills and playing time. The camp is for incoming third grade through eighth grade girls. All instruction will take
It’s time for the Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Market Committee is happy to open the market for the season and bring you lots of wonderful products–from both new and returning vendors. The Farmers’ Market is behind
A Celebration of Life will be held for Willis “Bill” Ottens on Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. His children Michael and Mark Ottens and Lori Ottens Moeller will host the event. “Stop in, have a cold
The Carpet House, Inc., 120 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was honored by Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The “Because Nice Matters” nomination was made by a citizen, citing excellent customer service. Chamber staff and Board Members surprised co-owner Carole House when they delivered
In the Spring of 2015, Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) officially announced plans to build a hospice home in Sterling, IL. HRRV will break ground for the 14,000 square foot hospice home at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The site location is N. Avenue E (YMCA
These invited visitors from the past attended the Morrison Historical Society (MHS) Open House Sunday, April 24, 2016. Morrison Music Theatre Association performers delighted the public with their autobiographical interpretations, taken from People To Be Remembered, Stories of Notable People Who Lived in Morrison, IL. The book was written by
It is always a treat to have your breakfast or lunch prepared, even more so when “the boss” does it. On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Postmaster Bill Borum cooked pancakes for his staff, from the north loading dock of the Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The menu
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photograph. Skylar Drolema qualified and swam at the 2016 Illinois Winter Age Group State Championships, on Sunday, March 13, 2016. The meet was held at the University of Illinois Chicago Campus Swimming Pool. Skylar swam a 2:23.40 (AA Time) in the 200 Individual Medley