Bridge Lessons Start May 16 at Resthave

Beginner’s Bridge lessons will begin Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Play will take place in the Assisted Living Dining Hall for one or two hours, depending upon demand. There is no fee. If you are interested call Mary

Bethesda Blaze Raised $3002 to Fight Cancer

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison, IL, held their annual “Let’s Strike out Cancer” Scotch Doubles tournament, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Hilltop Lanes in Morrison.  The team is supported by Prophetstown Royal Neighbors of America, Chapter 516. The event included two shifts with

Register for Vacation Bible School

Morrison Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Boys and girls from preschool through eighth grade are invited to participate. Our theme this year is “Shipwrecked.” The fee

First Presbyterian May 30 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

First Presbyterian May 9 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 9, 2019.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

Leland R. Davis (1923 – 2019)

Leland R. Davis, 96, formerly of Sterling, IL, died, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Leland was born May 3, 1923, in Sterling, the son of Ralph and Bessie (Hellem) Morton.  He served in the United States Army during WWII as a Private First Class. 

Ten Bi-County Special Olympians Qualify for State

In the Southside School gymnasium, it was an afternoon of celebration on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, for the Morrison portion of the Bi-County Bulldogs Track and Field Team.  Under the direction of Coach Mandi Roggy and Assistant Coach Mallory Hardesty, a dozen Bi-County Education students are able to compete in

Fulton Plant Sale May 11 at Cattail Park

Spring is approaching, and perennials are bursting from the soil.  Gardeners know it is time to divide some of their large or crowded perennials.  Bring you excess plants and bulbs to Fulton Country Club on Friday, May 10, 2019, between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.  Master Gardeners will spit and repackage

Eat Wings to Earn 15% for WHOA May 8

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is having a fundraiser today, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, IL.  To benefit the program, 15% of food sales will be donated to WHOA.  The fundraiser lasts until midnight.  Be sure to tell your server your

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff May 8-10

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of Firefighter Cody Vanfossan, 24 Hometown:  Christopher, IL United States and Illinois flags at

Birding Tour of Lost Mound May 18

Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service are co-hosting a birding tour, into the closed area of Lost Mound on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Tours are free, but seating is limited.  This is an excellent opportunity to travel through the refuge with

Arconic Eaglets Named Windy and Storm

From Monday, April 15, through Monday, April 29, 2019, people around the world were allowed to cast one vote to name a pair of eaglets born at Arconic Works in Davenport, IA.  There was no robo-voting this year.  “Hundreds and hundreds” of name pairs were submitted, and five combinations were

Rotary Sends Students to Leadership Camp

Louise Clark submitted this article and photos. This year the Morrison Rotary Club, in partnership with the Erie Rotary Club, sent 13 Morrison High School and four Prophetstown High School students to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA.)  Camp took place from Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, 2019,

Morrison Methodists Make May Baskets for Resthave

Morrison United Methodist Church’s Senior Care group made over 100 May Day baskets for all of the Resthave Care & Rehabilitation residents, on Monday, April 29, 2019.  They handed out the baskets on Wednesday, May 1. “Thank you so much for thinking of our residents and brightening their day.  You