Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting at 11:45 a.m., on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, to welcome its newest member, Marsha Ecker-Heiden. She is the owner of M and M Bed & Breakfast, located at 16477 Capp Road, Morrison, IL. Chamber Director Kim Ewoldsen stated Ecker-Heiden “is proud to
“Friday Night Steak Night” is a new feature at KJ’s Bar & Grill, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, reported owner Kent Shepard. The best part is, Shepard said, “to get a steak, you have to go out of town. Nobody else has them. So, we thought we would try
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Christmas Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a full meal, including a main course, side dishes, beverages, and dessert. The church is handicap-accessible.
Tracy Henson submitted this report. The Rock Island ORCA Swim Team held their 4th Annual Spook & Splash Swim Meet on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October. 25, 2015. Nine Seahorses competed in the meet and came home with 31 Top-Six finishes. The swimmers also had 23 Lifetime best swims.
Tracy Henson submitted this report. Six Seahorses made the trip to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in their first swim meet of the Fall 2015 season. The Sterling Stingray Swim Club held their Fall Fantastic Meet on Sunday, October 18. The Seahorses had 21 Top-Six finishes. Congratulations
Nora E. Bush, 92, of Urbana, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana. Nora E. Bush was born on June 25, 1923 in Fulton Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Claus and Elsie (Dykhuizen) Ottens. Her mother died when
Congratulations to Stephanie Deckro, Morrison, IL, on a milestone that is not easily achieved. She received a “Paul Harris Plus 4” pin from Chairman Phil Renkes. The Paul Harris Society, named for Rotary’s founder, is made up of dedicated supporters who annually contribute $1000 or more to the Annual Fund,
Photos were taken by Larry Thoren Warm temperatures and bright sunshine welcomed 76 hunters with disabilities who participated in a special deer hunt, on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2015. The event was held at Lost Mound Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
Robin Green, President of Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, has announced her retirement, effective Saturday, January 2, 2016. Green has worked at Advantage One since 1994. She has served in the capacity of President since 1998. “Robin has been integral in Advantage One’s
Morrison High School Key Club held a Food Drive to benefit the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The drive ran from Monday, November 11, 2015, through Friday, November 20. This was a competition between 4th hour classes. MHS students and staff raised $800 in cash, as well as five vehicles worth
As 2015 moves to an end, Morrison Madrigal Singers work hard rehearsing for upcoming performances and participating in a number of community events. With the holiday season in full gear, they have performed at the Sterling Mall and Community General Hospital in Sterling, IL, and the Prophetstown, IL, Love Light
Local Firefighter WHO? is shown receiving a cash donation from Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company Manager Pat Weidel on Friday, December 11, 2015. WHO was the Committee Chair of the Morrison Fire Department’s sixth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. The convenience store/gas station is located at 651 W.
Morrison Fire Department hosts its sixth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive, run in cooperation with donated toys and games from Morrison, IL, residents and businesses. The public has three opportunities to help both Santas and Mrs. Clauses fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month.
Evelyn Jean Gaffey, age 77 of Sterling, IL, died Friday, December 4, 2015, in Conroe, TX, while visiting her son, after a brief illness. Evelyn was born on June 12, 1938, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Frank R. and Martha (Wordermann) Moorehead. She married John “Jack” E. Gaffey on
During the Christmas Walk weekend, Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to enjoy holiday cheer, the Petry sisters’ Scottish and Irish Christmas carols, and an appetizer designed by new apprentice Molly Colberg. The establishment will be open Friday, December 4, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to