Did Main Street smell sweeter Monday morning, February 22, 2021? Morrison, IL, took receipt of nearly 4000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies! Owner Sidonna Mahaffey offered her business, Moms On Main, 121 E. Main Street, as the 10:00 a.m. delivery site. Girl Scout Leader Hillary Blevins verified the order with
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) funds projects that directly benefit the Morrison, IL, community. The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March 30, 2021. To apply or to get more information, visit the website www.MorrisonAreaCF.org. You may also contact Chairman Joe Mills at 815-718-5933 with questions. MACF Board member Dar
Area adult and youth runners are invited to participate in the Inaugural John Crady 5K Memorial Race in Prophetstown, IL. The event is in memory of the late John Crady, who was an avid runner. Mark your calendar for the run, on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The children’s Fun Run
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting, on Monday, February 8, 2021. The Board took action on several items.
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On March 3, 2021, the menu will be Country-Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and S’mores
Beginning Thursday, February 25, 2021, Phase 1B of the COVID-19 free vaccination program expanded. It no includes additional eligible Illinois residents with specific health-complicating conditions. Phase 1B Plus eligible individuals have one or more of the following conditions. They do not have to meet the age requirement of 65 or older.
Jean Mealey Slavin, 98, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jean was born and raised in Greenwich, NY, the only child of Clarence (Chip) and Ione (Wilson) Mealey. She was educated at Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and
Dee and Steve Janssen donated $1000 to Morrison Bark Park. On the Move with Parks and Recreation would like to thank the Janssens for their very generous donation.
Are we Albany’s best kept secret? If so, not any more. Hear ye! Hear ye! Anyone living in the Albany Fire Protection District and not receiving services from another food pantry, is eligible to utilize the Albany Food Pantry. Residence address is the only requirement to utilize the Food Pantry.
Keeping your brain fit is important at any age. Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do, to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Challenging activities are one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit! Join Extension
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education announced at the February 22, 2021, session that students would be returning to a five-day schedule. This will begin at the start of the fourth quarter, on Wednesday, March 17.
Dr. Lisa Diaz, 4-H Assistant Dean and Director, reported about summer 2021 4-H exhibits. In 2020, more than 400 Illinois 4-H competitive events, exhibitions, and shows went virtual. This platform provided a positive youth development experience, while protecting our members, volunteers, and staff. The 2021 4-H exhibition season will be
Norma F. Hammelman, 85 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home after a short illness. She was born on February 13, 1936, the daughter of Edward and Faye (Kirby) Tucker. She married Lowell Rhodes on December 22, 1950. He died in 1953. She
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Varsity Fillies welcomed the Rockridge Lady Rockets on Monday, February 22, 2021, but allowed them to leave town with a 51-30 victory.
Regina E. Keith, 100, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. at Windsor Manor. Regina was born January 20, 1921, in Morrison, IL, to Louis and Eva K. (Gaffey) Rick. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. On December 19, 1942,