Sharon Moore submitted this feature and photo. These ever-popular phrases that were, and still are, trending on TikTok: “Nobody’s gonna know!” “They’re gonna know!” “How are they gonna know?” Not many know what lies behind the front gate of Debby and Bob Vaughn’s home on S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.
The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) will travel through northwest Illinois including Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami will participate in the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders will pedal between 210-to-375 miles during their six-day tour. The tour brings riders from 19
Nursing and Healthcare college scholarships are offered annually by the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation. There are two separate applications, both of which can be found at www.cghmc.com/scholarships. The CGH Auxiliary awards annual $1000 scholarships to students who reside in the CGH service area. Students must have been
During the Vietnam Conflict Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken served in the U. S. Air Force, stationed in San Vito, Italy. He was an Intercept Operator in the Air Force Security Service. “My weapon against the Russians was my headphone,” he explained. Fifty-five years later, he still has secrets that
Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week, after two years of extensive negotiation with the Illinois Senate. This bill will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary
Kelly West submitted the press release. Gillian West (age 10) received a $500 grant from the Lions Club of Morrison, IL, to put toward an Explorer 12 Magnifier. She presented to the Club at their Tuesday, May 16, 2023, meeting. Gillian demonstrated how to operate her new visual aide, as
Marketing Director Mick Welding supplied this press release. Morrison Community Hospital has announced that it will take over the family clinic operations in Erie, effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. Approximately 1100 patients will be eligible to continue with medical services at Morrison Community Hospital. Pam Pfister, Morrison Hospital CEO, stated,
Publicity Director Todd Mickley submitted the press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have a night of brand new grandstand entertainment for the 152nd Fair! This year we welcome Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The crowd will be wowed
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags on the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed their mission at 10:15. Jerry Brearton took this photo of 40+
Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “Three Frenchmen and a Goat.” This quirky title relates the story of three brothers of French and Swiss immigrants during the late 19th century. These first-generation Americans created a company in Greenville, IL, that made fraternal initiation oddities and later transitioned to colorful
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fifth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, May 18. Whether this will be your first, second, third, fourth, or fifth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft
Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone is encouraged
Morrison Historical Society presents monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of general interest to the public, from April through November. Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens at 1:00 p.m., and programs begin promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Programs are
Morrison Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, 2023, at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The theme is “Stellar, Shine Jesus’s Light.” Times are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register now on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/morrisonvbs or www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs.