City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs has planned two events this month, to entertain those age 60 and over. There is no charge for viewing the film or playing games. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. Bring someone with you to share the fun. Call 815-535-1105 with questions about
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently celebrated their 20-year anniversary on November 28-29, 2023, at the State-wide Conference in Champaign, IL. Morrison Community Hospital has been a part of ICAHN since its inception. ICAHN and its 57 member hospitals make it their overarching goal, to preserve access to
The Editor took the event pictures. Educator Brian Bartoz submitted a few student photos at the end. Two seven-year-old second graders from Northside School, became celebrities for the evening, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Each won a coloring page contest, of “Santa and a [Christmas] tree,” the boy said. Wearing
Athletes from ages ten-through-High School may participate in a series of of six, 45-minute training camps, to improve speed and agility, hosted by Sauk Valley Sports Performance LLC Founders Anthony and Jennifer Adamson. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. The first camp is today at 5:30 p.m., on
Dear Editor: I sincerely hope that all of us in Morrison[, IL,] thank the Morrison Garden Club for all the beautiful work they do throughout the year: Main Street flower baskets and barrels filled with items of the season Grove Hill Cemetery’s fountain surrounded by flowers Odell Public Library spring
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, the Early American Crafters will host a Christmas Walk from noon to 6:00 p.m. Luminaries and lanterns begin at dusk. Cookies and warm drinks are the gift of The Early American Crafters. Park downtown. Free, continuous
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the public is invited to The Loft of Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for a “drop-in” ornament painting party, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This creative endeavor was planned for art lovers of all ages. Hundreds of salt clay Christmas ornaments have
The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 27, 2023, with Matt Tichler the only member failing to answer roll call. The opening Action introduced the holiday and meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024. The Council voted unanimously to the meeting dates to be the second and fourth Monday of
Editor’s note: Visit Morrison Garden Club on Facebook for more of Vern Latwesen’s photos. Monday, November 27, 2023, was one of the coldest of the year, with temperatures in the low 20s, chilly breezes, and no warmth from the late autumn sun. Yet that afternoon, some of the most hard-working
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. “There is one more week to compare your “Part D Prescription Drug Plan”
October 2023 Rotary Students of the Month are Cambell Buikema and Carson Strating. Cambell is the daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. She has participated in Golf in her Freshman year and Volleyball all four years. She is a member of Student Council and the National Honor Society. She has
Durand, IL, will host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, from Saturday, December 2, 2023, through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Durand is 73 miles from Morrison, IL, and north of Rockford, IL.
Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL, 508 E. 11th Street, will shine brightly for the 4th consecutive holiday season, as visitors enjoy festive light displays, put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year, with seven more displays throughout the park. The
“A Storybook Christmas” is the theme of the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade, Tree Lighting and Carols, and Downtown Christmas Walk event. Events will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. As part of the holiday happenings, there will be “Warm Winter Wishes”
The charming photo was taken by Wes Tharp. Editor’s note: MMTA Radio Hour plays have characters talking and walking before the start of the radio program format. Arrive a bit early to catch this behind-the-scenes “act”ivity. Shazam! Out of the black night comes Mesa Popkin portraying the angel of the