On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Steve Davis, Morrison Kiwanis President, presented a $200 check to Hillary Blevins on behalf of Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts. “Kiwanis club helps support many local organizations. We couldn’t do this without community support and Morrison High School Key Club students at our sandwich and
Editor’s note: These 2023 photos were taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The public is invited to Resthave Family Fun Day, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation is located at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. Park at Ebenezer Reformed Church,
Sullivan’s Foods hosts Friday Sandwich Sales, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in their parking lot. The address is 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. On September 6, 2024, purchase grilled pork chops, brats, and $1 hot dogs; drinks will be for sale, too. A special aspect will include
Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that it will host a Fall Sterling Mom 2 Mom Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The sale is an indoor garage sale featuring multiple sellers all
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Callie Hamstra supplied the photographs. On Friday, August 23, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for a new Main Street business. Melissa Hull (holding scissors) is owner of Upscale Junkie LLC Creative Studio, located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison,
Do you remember the 80s Bangin’ Music? Mullets? Oversized shoulders, earrings, hairdos, and multiple bracelets? The television show Headbanger’s Ball? Well, the Department of Fun added a creative theme twist…to its third lighted parade and event: “Glow Banger’s Ball.” Join us Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Morrison, IL.
Press release submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. It doesn’t seem like a year has passed, but on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we celebrated our one-year anniversary, for food distribution from our new building. We…erected a new sign where the old Hilltop Bowling Alley sign [was.] We…rented the back half
Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The hours are 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call 309-714-2008, scan the QR code with your phone, or follow the link https://bit.ly/3zWxxFZ.
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the tantalizing aroma of supersized, tenderized, seasoned pork chops greeted sandwich customers. In the former Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, brats and hot dogs were also on the menu, with soft drinks and water. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:00
Steve Davis, Morrison Kiwanis President, presented Keri Olson, CEO of United Way of Whiteside County, a donation of $500 on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This funding is for the LIFE Program, to help pay for new books each month, for children in Whiteside County ages 0-5 years old. Thank
Due to resealing of Community State Bank’s parking area, the Saturday, August 31, 2024, fundraiser cookout location has been changed. The event will be held at the former Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus service
New construction in Morrison, IL, is always a fine thing to watch. One such site is on the north side of U. S. Route 30, west of Farmers National Bank. Local subcontractors are on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, there were four walls standing at the future
Mick Welding submitted this press release earlier. Morrison Lions fulfilled two service projects honoring Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024,) on two, consecutive Saturdays in April. On Saturday, April 13, several members cleaned up trash along a one-mile stretch of U. S. Route 30, east of Morrison, IL. Left-to-right
Editor’s note: There are numerous musical and theatrical opportunities listed for August 31 through October 26. Readers may benefit by printing this press release to keep straight events and events, both for youth and adults. As Timber Lake Playhouse bids farewell to its summer season, the excitement doesn’t end.
Local Amish school children have a new school building in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, a unique benefit, “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial