First Third Thursday Coffee Hour of 2024

The relatively moderate 18-degree temperature on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, might have encouraged those who visited The Loft on Main to assemble. From left-to-right are Nancy Usterbowski, Mona Milder, Monica Oncken, Loft Volunteer Pat McGarvey, Everett Pannier, and Mary Ellen Brackemyer. Marcia Haag, Barney Habben, and Andrea Dalton departed

Resolve to Enjoy 2024 Third Thursdays

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on January 18, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Third Thursdays offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents to meet in a friendly environment and chat.

Dangerous Weather to Continue into Weekend

Whiteside County Health Department reports, “Beyond the wind chill, we’re eyeing more snow and dangerous cold. Snowfall of 1-4” is generally expected in two rounds between Wednesday night, January 17, 2024, into Friday morning, January 18. This may bring travel impacts to parts of the area, especially with the second

Morrison Athletic Events Cancelled Tonight

“All athletic events for Morrison High School have been cancelled for tonight, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Boys Basketball game has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27, with a Junior Varsity tip-off of 11:00 a.m. and the Varsity game to follow. No other makeup dates have been set at this

Bingo Wednesdays at Resthave

Karla Burn wrote, “If you are 50 or older, please consider coming to join us for Bingo, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.” “We will play every third Wednesday of the month, beginning February 21, 2024, and ending June 19. Competition takes place in our Assisted

January 11 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report. The first Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, January 11, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thanks to the church for

January 19 Impact Life Blood Drive

  Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously

Historical Society Annual Meeting January 14

Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host the scheduled Annual Meeting of members, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The location is Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with parking behind the building. There will be no program.

January 14 CSO Concert Postponed

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s Concert for Sunday, January 14, 2024, has been postponed, due to snow and cold temperatures. Watch for a press update on thecity1.com, or check the Symphony’s web page at www.clintonsymphony.org, or their Facebook page. Photographed at a rehearsal of Clinton Symphony Orchestra are Illinois musicians, left-to-right,

Are You Turning 65 This Year?

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is pleased to announce he will host a local “Medicare 101,” event in partnership with State Representative (R-74th District) Bradley Fritts. Persons turning 65 this year are entitled to enroll in the Medicare program. The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide

Advantage One Credit Union Closures

Advantage One Credit Union will be closed until Tuesday, January 15, 2024. Winter has finally hit! Due to the extreme weather and the expected continuation of that weather tomorrow, we closed today, Friday, January 12, 2024, at noon and will remain closed tomorrow, Saturday, January 13. Monday is a Federal

January 15 Pizza Ranch Supper to Support Boy Scouts

Pizza, chicken, pasta, salads, and desserts will be available for supper tonight, Monday, January 15, 2024, if you take the family to Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Gluten-free crusts are available. Pizza Ranch and Morrison, IL, Boy Scout Troop 96, are partnering in a fundraiser. It will benefit

Snow Emergency Declared Tonight

City of Morrison Administrator Brian Melton commented, “Here we go again! Due to the weather forecasted early Friday morning, January 12, through Saturday, January 13, 2024, the City of Morrison has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY effective tonight, Thursday, January 11, at midnight. The following conditions apply during a Snow Emergency.

January 11 ARC Blood Drive

The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Call the Blood Program Leader Kaywyn Beswick, at 815-718-5117. Make an appointment yourself online

Benefit for Jeg Weets February 18

On Friday, December 20, 2023, Jenna Weets, Morrison, IL wrote, “Thanks to a couple of [husband] Brad’s wonderful coworkers, there will be a benefit for Jeg on Sunday, February 18, [2024,] in Carbon Cliff, IL.” The times are 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Silvis Eagles Club (Fraternal Order of Elks