Today, Monday, January 25, 2021, includes an early school dismissal for in-person learners. It was issued in advance of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, of six-to-ten inches, and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. The storm will continue into Tuesday. However much snow falls, it will pile atop ground
Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions. Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” by American composer Robert Ward.
Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment. Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care & Rehabilitaion, 404 Maple Avenue. The Chamber of
Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition project will continue this season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Auditions are open to High School musicians from Clinton and Jackson Counties in Iowa, and Whiteside and Carroll Counties in Illinois They are scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2021. Entries are due
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s. Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020. Eric Phend stated, “We’ll do it again!” Current COVID-19 health restrictions prohibit use
Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses: Costume, Pumpkin Decorating, and Door Decorating.” There was a Scavenger Hunt along Main
Usher in the Holiday season with an unforgettable virtual holiday experience showcasing Timber Lake Playhouse’s flair for production. Featuring nearly 20 Christmas songs and holiday fun, the TLP cast of singers and musicians will present a show that is perfect for the whole family and every audience. The production runs
Jerry Lindsey wrote this press release. Sauk Valley Steam, a local 10-Under Girls Softball team, will offer a warm, delicious, Chili Supper, during the Saturday, November 28, 2020, Prophetstown Reverse Christmas Parade. Chili, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate will be available via drive-through or carry-out. The convenient location
Jerry Lindsey wrote this article; the Editor took the photo. October 31 always creates excitement for young and old alike, as they anticipate the fun and scary activities that accompany Halloween. The year of 2020 has forced many adjustments to activities. Halloween 2020 turned out to be no exception. COVID-19
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Halloween 2020 in Morrison brought out the ghost, dinosaurs, ballerinas, skeletons, and much more, as the winds calmed and temperatures reached 60 degrees. Sidewalks were filled with families. They joined young trick-or-treaters and enjoyed the opportunity to escape the confines of
WQPT-PBS for the Quad Cities Region premieres their newest documentary, “The Fight for the Women’s Vote.” It will air Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 9:00 p.m. and repeat Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 p.m. Written and produced by WQPT Director of Marketing and Local Content Lora Adams and edited by
Eight years ago, former Morrison, IL, resident Mary McMullen Paxton was featured in the first commercial for Seymour-Memreez Home Movies to DVD. The commercial was remade and can be viewed on Aroundprophetstown.com or at this link: https://www.aroundptown.com/a-star-is-born-video/. This business transfers tapes, films, slides, and audio material to digital format. The
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds was active. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) held its 7th annual benefit horse show. Riders of all ages from throughout the area enjoyed the sun and competition.
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce auditions for its future production, “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s. Charles Dickens’s novella was published December 19, 1843. Audiences will find the format similar to MMTA’s 2019 Christmas radio play, “It’s a Wonderful
Meeting in joint session with quorums, the Thomson[, IL,] Depot Museum Committee and the Thomson Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to cancel events, due to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 virus. These include Saturday, September 12, 2020, Depot Day and the Chamber Halloween and Christmas Parties “It’s better to