Legislators Visit Morrison

Legislators Visit Morrison

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Community Room at the Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library filled with curious citizens interested in hearing a legislative update from Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Tony McCombie.  Both legislators are fresh off of new...
DAR Selects Good Citizens and Awards a Scholarship

DAR Selects Good Citizens and Awards a Scholarship

Terri Swegle took the photo. Patricia Taylor, Regent of Rock River Chapter, shared these recent recognitions.  The Rock River Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter (DAR) recognized six area high school Seniors as Good Citizens, on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at...
Legionnaire Ron Wiersema Receives Quilt of Valor

Legionnaire Ron Wiersema Receives Quilt of Valor

Editor’s note:  Louise Wiersema supplied three photos, and Jerry Brearton submitted the photo of the Military Honor Guard. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire of The American Legion Post 328, received a...

Letter from Mayor Everett Pannier re: Ward #4

To the residents of the Fourth Ward, regarding a chance to serve: There is currently a vacancy in Ward (#4) for the City Council position.  Because no one ran for the four-year term in the most recent election, there will need to be an appointment made. ...
Callahan Elected C. A. R. State President

Callahan Elected C. A. R. State President

Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization.  He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL.  Callahan, a 16-year...