The public is invited to a party, to celebrate the opening of the new Morrison Community Hospital Erie Clinic. The building is located at 530 12th Street, Erie, IL. Marketing Director Mick Welding stated, “We are hosting a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 11, 2023, at noon. Cookies and refreshments
General Ulysses S. Grant will address the public on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the City of Morrison Community Room, inside Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There is no fee to attend. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the General’s talk begins promptly at 1:30. Pictured
High temperatures are expected throughout much of Illinois this week. It is important to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The Red Cross offers steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. Hot cars can be deadly! Never leave children or pets in
The 152nd Whiteside County Fair is less than a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 19. You will not want to miss
Our community has come through with donations of an office desk and chairs, sturdy work tables, lateral file cabinet, and some folding chairs. We no longer need the freezer-less, vegetable refrigerator. We still need a pallet jack and heavy-duty shelving. Please contact the Pantry via email (morrisonfoodpantry@gmail.com), or call Leveda
Hillary Blevins’s program for Morrison Historical Society will lead guests along her quest to “dig up” information about a man, late of Morrison, IL. He originally lived in the East, where his life spanned the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Her compelling curiosity about several, unique, Victorian gravestones transformed into an
Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in downtown Morrison, IL. The open air market will be on Genesee Street, both north and south of Main Street. To rent a $20 space, call or text 815-499-4178.
A Morrison, IL, Beef Burrito Fundraiser will be held to support Paula Custer’s medical expenses for corrective breast surgery, due to complications. A suggested donation is $18 per dozen. Orders are due by Thursday, July 20, 2023. Place your order by email or text to:1. emailnbhheun67@yahoo.com or text 309-236-64692. sottens327@yahoo.com
Editor’s note: Door Prize winners are Fran Plude $50; Michael Blean and Dee DeGroot $25 each; Sue Costello 20 oz hot/cold cup; Mike Hemmer 16 oz hot/cold cup. Despite a heavy rain that temporarily darkened the sky, The Loft on Main was aglow with conviviality on Friday night, July 14,
Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “The History of Groningen,” on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center. The location is 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. “The History of Groningen” will focus on the City of Groningen and
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will hold various workshops and classes in the arts this summer. Visit the TLP website at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org to see the list of classes available this summer, or call the Box Office at 815-244-2035 for additional information. Registration is open now and can be done online or
Pastor JT Bean of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to an entertainment, on Sunday, July 30, 2023. This free event will include loads of laughs with great food! Start time is 5:00 p.m. “You are invited to form a team of eight or
Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted the press release and 2017 photograph of twins Mia and Jada, daughters of Jennifer and Israel Alvarado. In order to celebrate Morrison/Fulton Day at the LumberKings ballpark, Morrison Community Hospital, in conjunction with Medforce Air Ambulance, will bring the Medforce helicopter for a special appearance.
The article was written and photos were taken by Resthave Marketing Director, Karla Burn: “Please note several first responders had to leave, before the large group picture was taken.” Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to 1st Responders and Veterans on Thursday, July 6,
Check out upcoming Swim Lesson opportunities and Open Swim times for this summer, at Morrison High School, offered by Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA. Enter at the rear of the school building, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, near the pool entrance. OPEN SWIM will be offered on Tuesdays from 1:30 to