Due to the generosity of our community, a local family will be receiving a car this Holiday season. Thursday, December 14, 2017, will be a very exciting day, when the Salvation Army’s Cruisin’ with Care car giveaway will award a deserving family with a donated vehicle. The event will take place at
Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll. The meal is available from
Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll. The meal is available from
The Clinton Community College Student Senate is hosting a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Friday, December 15, 2017. The public is invited to ride to the downtown area and spend the day on their own. Visit museums, shops, and restaurants. The cost is $20 per person, or $10 for
This year’s Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Holiday Treasure and Bake Sale Fundraiser” will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby at the hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. As in years past, we are asking people to donate delicious baked goods
After spending five days with some local residents, Thanksgiving will now have a new meaning, for a group of students who came to visit over the holiday weekend. They arrived by bus Wednesday evening, November 22, and left Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017. Morrison Rotary Club funded this wonderful opportunity.
There is still time to order a delicious “ready-to-eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless ham. The final date to order has been changed to Friday, December 8, 2017. You may contact any Lions Club member or Bob Smith, 772-2896, Flora Stralow, 772-4874, Jim Blakemore, 772-3744, or Rebecca Green, 815/535-3290. Spiral hams
During the Christmas season, Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, participates in the local Helping Hands initiative, that brings gifts to youth of all ages. “Wish list” tags adorn a tree in the lobby; they also state the gender and age of the child. Anyone can
On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Dana Nelson into their membership. Nelson is seen being inducted by the Club President, Brad Yaklich. She has lived in Morrison, IL, since she was 18. Nelson is married to Randy and has three children and six grandchildren. She is the
If you are looking for a loving, cute, totally awesome dog, look no further. I’m CiCi, and I am at Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls waiting for you. I’m a two year old beagle mix looking for her forever home and hoping you are it. I love to play–except with cats.
The Mount Carroll Foundation awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a $700 grant for their Summer Youth Employment in the Arts project. The grant went towards the Education Director who oversees the Apprenticeship Program. This project created paid apprentice positions, for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP
Shop locally in the Assisted Living Lounge of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to please those on your holiday list–or yourself. The annual event is held only on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, but you have eight hours of shopping time.
The December 2017 Free Community Meals, offered by First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, are listed below. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Contact the church office at 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook.
Fulton Chamber of Commerce welcomed and celebrated new owner, Greg Anderson, to Fulton Meat Market and Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The organization commemorated Anderson’s new role at the meat market with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Celebrating its 11th season, Emmanuel’s 85-voice Voices of Praise–an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Reformed Church–cordially invites the area to experience its Christmas presentation, “Adore!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, December 15 and 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday afternoon, December 16, at 3:00