Morrison Lions will be at several locations in downtown Morrison on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2017, passing out candy mints and receiving donations. The contributions received during this two day period support many local projects, including Helping Hand, Boys and Girls Little League, Odell Public Library, Scouts,
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the exclusive commercialfishing permit on the Lost Mound Unit (formerly Savanna Army Depot) UpperMississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, located in Carroll and Jo DaviessCounties, Illinois. The bid solicitation period extends from Tuesday, September 12to Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Sealed
Editor’s note: Brian Witt, Legal Associate at Russell Holesinger Law Offices, will contribute articles on general legal topics, at the end of each month. He will address Wills in October 2017.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 come down to the farm of Todd VerHeecke, 8417 U.S. Highway 6, Geneseo, IL, to see a woodchip bioreactor during its contruction. See how it works and be down by 11:00 a.m. A free lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. RSVP by Monday, September
Editor’s note: Nancy Gravert submitted this article and photos. The week before, Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, hosted its first Community Vacation Bible School, for children in kindergarten to Junior High, from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at
Jan Roggy, of Morrison Christian Church, invites you to a Ladies Mini Retreat on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Morrison Christian Church is located at 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. A salad/desert supper will be served. There will be a free will offering. Please RSVP to Sherry
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The meal will be breakfast favorites served with sides, desserts, and drinks. The church, at 100 E. Lincolnway, is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on
Vendors and crafters are invited to participate in the Fall Fest, Saturday, September 30, 2017. Eight-foot tables sell for $25; tables vary up to !4′ by 7′. Call 815-238-6170 to reserve a space in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This one-day-only
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the Friday, September 15, 2017, event, at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th Street, Oregon, IL, will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available; the event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00. The cost at the
Morrison Christian Church’s after-school youth group is called WINGS. Members are hosting a Weiner Roast Kickoff at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All Morrison, IL, children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited as guests. Meet friends and talk to current WINGS
Schools across the State will be involved in the first annual Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week Sunday, September 10, through Saturday, September 16, 2017. This opportunity, officially designated by the Illinois General Assembly (Senate Joint Resolution 15), is designed to provide students and community members an opportunity to act locally to
The newly launched Sauk Valley Innovation Awards (SVIA) identifies and celebrates the region’s innovate businesses and acknowledges them for contribution to the region’s economy and livability. The program is a collaboration between the Whiteside County Economic Development Department and Sauk Valley Community College. Plans are to make this an annual
Timber Lake Playhouse will present the much-acclaimed and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “”Million Dollar Quartet”,” Friday, September 8, 2017, through Sunday, September 17, in Mount Carroll, IL. The production, directed by Courtney Crouse, will play a total of eight performances over two weekends. “Million Dollar Quartet” is the true-life story
On Monday, August 28, 2017, Morrison Tech welcomed their largest class in ten years. This year brought an enrollment growth of 70% over the prior year. Among the new Class of 2019 are five Karate Black Belts, three Eagle Scouts, and a magician. Students come from 45 high schools and
The Morrison Rotary Club held their annual picnic at Morrison-Rockwood Park on Sunday, August 30, 2017. Our able-bodied planning committee of Mike Wiersema, John Prange, Mike Gunderson, Gary Steinert, Ron Coplan, and photographer Merle Reisenbigler again put together a wonderful evening, complete with amazing food and great fellowship.