CCC Invites Communities to Various Events

The Clinton Community College Student Senate has a busy spring semester planned, with a variety of unique events for students and the community to enjoy. All CCC and Clinton High Students are free with Student ID.  The public fee is $3; children 12 and under are admitted free.  Mark your

Upcoming Blood Drives

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. This drive is open to the public. All donors who give at this drive will receive a “St. Patrick’s Day” themed t-shirt as a Thank

“Hoosiers” Is Odell’s March Movie

The month of March is known as a time of “March Madness,” referring to basketball playoffs across the Nation. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will present “Hoosiers,” a film telling the story of a small-town, Indiana basketball team that wins the State Championship, on Tuesday, March

Clinton Symphony Orchestra Presents Allison Houldson

Clinton Symphony Orchestra has chosen its annual Young Artist to be featured as soloist on a Saturday, February 25, 2017, concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium. Soprano Allison Houldson, a senior at Morrison High School, was selected from auditions, and will perform an aria from Mozart’s

Shelia Smith Joins HRRV Team

Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Smith to the hospice team. Smith will be working on the clinical team as a Registered Nurse. Smith will be responsible for direct patient care, collaborating with other team members and physicians to provide the

HRRV Memorial Service May 7

Hospice of the Rock River Valley will host a Memorial Service, honoring loved ones who died during 2016.  The service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Avenue, in Sterling, IL. The service is open to anyone who has lost

Emma Sitzmore Is Offered Scholarship

The academic achievements of more than 30 high school students from the Midwest were celebrated at the luncheon.  Each student will receive an academic scholarship for their education at the University of Dubuque. One of them was Emma Sitzmore, a student at Morrison High School.  Her parents are Nancy and

Donor Finds William Gray in Galena Antique Shop

Old photographs can tell or hint at a story of long-ago people and places.  Sometimes they draw us to them, due to the subject matter or an inscription on the back.  Such was the case of two photographs of William Howard “Billy” Gray that were given to Morrison Historical Society,

First Regional Basketball Scores

The 2017 Boys 2A Regional Basketball Tournament began at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 20, 2017.  The opener featured two close contests. Game 1 began at 6:00 p.m.  Eighth-ranked Morrison bested 7th-ranked West Carroll, 47 to 41. Game 2 began at 7:30 p.m.  Fifth-ranked

Girl Scout Cookies Have Arrived

Editor’s note:  Please note this correction.  The cookie drop-off location this year was at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL.  Super Wash, Inc. offered their site in past years.  Morrison, IL, Girl Scout troop leaders took receipt of thousands of boxes of cookies on Monday, February 20, 2017.  They were

Symphony to Feature Allison Houldson

Clinton Symphony Orchestra has chosen its annual Young Artist, to be featured as soloist in a Saturday, February 25, 2017, concert at 7:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Allison Houldson, left, studies voice with Kathy Janicek, of Morrison, and has sung in choirs

Ribbon Cuttings: Heid Law and Resthave Hospice Suite

Fulton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate growth with their membership.  Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held on Friday, February 17, 2017. The first was at 2:00 p.m., at Heid Law Offices, LLC, located at 19670 Waller Road, Fulton, IL.  The firm specializes in general law practice, with a focus