Rotary Students of the Month for November 2023 are Peyton Emerson, left, and Cooper Bush. Peyton is the daughter of Kristy and Mike Wagenecht. During school Peyton is involved in Student Council, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She is also involved with community activities, such as selling sandwiches, the Harvest Hammer,
Morrison Historical Society again will host Wolf Koch for the final Program Season, on Sunday November 19, 2023, to honor our past and current Veterans. Koch’s World War II topic describes an impactful day of U. S. Army resolve and teamwork. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. for his 1:30 program,
The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 16th annual Christmas cantata. “The Miracle of Christmas!” which will be presented in three services: Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December
St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. Register at www.redcross.org. Be sure to drink 16 ounces of extra
Written with photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Jeg Weets, son of Jenna and Brad Weets of Morrison, IL, was given a send-off on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as he departed school, in preparation for his surgery on Wednesday, November 15. Jeg suffers from the impact of Nieman Pick Disease
Fans of 1955s Film Noir movies are invited to watch “the most startling story the screen has ever dared reveal!” at Odell Public Library tonight, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The title is “The Big Combo.” There is
Editor’s note: Click here to read about the Quilt of Valor® presentation for William G. Brackemyer on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired) enlisted in the U. S. Army on October 10, 1988, under the delayed entry program. This Morrison, IL, resident entered
Editor’s note: Click here to read the career military accomplishments of Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired.) A personalized and loving recognition took place at the American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. This patriotic event was apropos of
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 16, 2023, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax inside the historic building that is filled with art, from floor to ceiling
“Orchestrally Speaking” opens the 70th annual Clinton Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023. The concert will be presented in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, E. Miller Road at Fourth Avenue, Sterling, IL. This year’s program includes three solid pieces from three solid composers led by
As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Beginning about 10:55 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2023, a short, solemn
Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas each November, during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help by donating new toys or money to purchase them. Annually, MFD distributes toys to children in need. Families are eligible if their children–through Junior High ages–attend the
Plan to support the Morrison Fire Department’s drive-through sandwich sale, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. It will take place Saturday, November 18, 2023, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Enter from W. Main; exit onto U. S. Route 30. Choose from butterflied pork chops, brats, and hot dogs. Chips
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, local Veterans and one guest will be honored with a fresh, buffet breakfast, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., courtesy of Homestead of Morrison, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The annual Veterans Day observance will begin at 10:55 a.m. at Veterans Park and Memorial, in Grove
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Christine Fulton made a service call, for an issue concerning new, computer electrical cords. She and husband Rob own Morrison Computer Repair LLC, 223 E. Main Street, across from Community State Bank, in Morrison, IL. After the service call, she notified customer and the Editor,