First Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg submitted this press release. You are invited to celebrate Good Friday together as one united Church community. All are welcome. Short, different, worship services will be held inside two locations in Morrison, IL. The Morrison Ministers Council will host their annual Good Friday
Katie Rider submitted this press release. Mary Ellen Brackemyer supplied the pictures from Tuesday, March 20, though Friday, March 24. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed for three weeks, beginning Monday, March 20, 2023. The closure will allow for the preparation and installation of
Tom Slothower soon will become a Nonagenerian, with a birth date of April 4, 1933. He will be 32, 872 days old–but who’s counting! Please join the family to help us celebrate this milestone, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church, 702
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Western Whiteside County has long been known as a natural flyway for migratory birds. During fall and spring, we observe flocks making their way via the Mississippi River. Many species rely on the habitats of native plants for shelter, food, and rest as they make that journey. With urbanization and
Emmanuel Church will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Morrison, IL. There is a suggested donation of $10 for male escorts. Girls of all ages are welcome when accompanied by Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, or another male family member. Escorts, dress
American Red Cross volunteers and Morrison Fire Department partners will install free smoke alarms–with ten-year batteries–in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The ARC campaign has helped save 45 lives in the Illinois region and over 1500 lives across the Country. Volunteers will gather at the Fire Department, 206
Morrison, IL, Pack 328 held its Cub Scout Awards presentation and Crossover Ceremony, on Thursday, March 15, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. The 6:00 p.m. event began with a Flag Ceremony and recitations of the Cub Scout Law and Scout Promise. The youth were presented individual
Marc Adami supplied this event information. The Whiteside Forum will host a panel discussion on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library discussing current agriculture. The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL; the program will begin at 2:00
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an “Impact Life” Blood Drive, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Donations will be received in the Conference Room from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Masks are optional, but appointments are required. To schedule, call Angie VanZuiden at 815-772-5535. Please eat
The Fulton Historical Society is delighted to host Sean Sandrock, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. His program will begin at 2:00 p.m., at the Fulton, IL, (Martin House) Museum located at 707 10th Avenue. Sean Sandrock, a Tampico, IL, resident, will be the featured speaker. His topic is, “Ensuring the
The Spring Soccer Program starts on Monday, April 10, 2023, and will meet on Monday nights at Morrison Sports Complex. It is open to all children in PreK through 5th Grade. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 24. Visit https://www.quickscores.com/morrisonsport.
Troop 1504 Leader Hillary Blevins took the photograph. Annually, Girl Scout Sunday is celebrated across the United States on March 12, in honor of National Girl Scout Week. That day recognizes the anniversary of the origin of Girl Scouts of America, on March 12, 1912. In Morrison, IL, the 2023
Editor’s note: Sign up for this free offer of smoke alarms and free installation. Replace your current smoke alarms with this newer technology. The battery will last TEN YEARS, so you will not need to change smoke alarm batteries twice a year. Everyone can have as many as they need
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 13 options, several of which are