As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 will honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Community members are encouraged to gather at Veterans Park and
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces Family Fun Day coloring contest winners. Hadley Vandermyde won the 5-and-Under category. [Editor’s note: the supplied photo caption is in error.] Selena Daffer, age 10, won the 6-and-Over category. Both girls won a candy bouquet. All of the colored pictures
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Medical Center Auxiliary cordially invite the public to the tenth annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony. It will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby, located at 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. Help us
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, will host a Celebration of Life for a former employee, Elisa “Nicki” Rideout, in the City of Morrison Community Room, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The hours of 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All who knew, or were assisted by, Nicki Rideout are invited
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce the cast and crew of its holiday radio show, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The play will be presented the weekend of the Morrison Christmas Walk, December 1-through-3, 2023, at Morrison Tech Auditorium, 701 Portland Street, Morrison, IL. Admission is free!
Today as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, 2023, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn back their clocks, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people lose their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your
Jude Holesinger submitted the article and photo. With Thanksgiving approaching and then Christmas, we naturally think of family gatherings around the table, which normally end in dessert. Traditionally, this includes a favorite pie, but do we truly know the story behind the pie? Catherine Lambrecht will share the history and
Continuing from Friday, November 3, 2023, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to take home as many books as they desire on Saturday, November 4. Simply make a donation for books and/or baked items, by 2:00 p.m. Volunteers displayed the 17 remaining sweets shortly
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host its Fall Book and Gift Sale on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the Hospital Lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage the community to support this Auxiliary fundraiser, whose mission is to support needed purchases for the
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The rains ended, and the winds slowed, as masked characters of the Hallowe’en season ventured into the streets of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 31. Trunk-or-Treat venues invited the treat-seeking youths. Streets flowed with numerous, creative costumes on various ages of kids,
American Red Cross asks you to stay safe this weekend, Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023. “Home fires take more lives every year than all other disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” said Trish Burnett, Interim
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Hallowe’en. City of Morrison, IL, hours for Trick-or-Treating are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Continuing Care Facilities will celebrate before Hallowe’en. Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, 403 Scenic Street, will treat youngsters in
A Whiteside County, IL, child was one of seven children around the world, who found an enchanting bookmark in their “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library” book in September 2023. The early childhood literacy program celebrated 200 million books gifted, since the program began in 1995. In typical Dolly fashion, she wanted
The ImpactLife Mobile Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, in the Cafeteria. Donation times are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For questions or to schedule a required appointment, contact Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org or