Marketing Director Karla Burn supplied the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Car Show and Cookout on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to celebrate Father’s Day with our residents and families. Several owners came to showcase their beautiful cars, and we had two
Family Dollar is a business where clothing, food, and various merchandise can be purchased at cost-savings. Located at 414 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, it has been in place over 30 years. Employees recently learned the franchise will close its doors on, or before, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. On Friday afternoon,
Passing the business ownership to a new generation is gratifying, for those who strove to create and sustain a successful enterprise. Such is true for Randy Muur, former owner of Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In March 2021, he transferred ownership to his daughter and son-in-law,
Juneteenth is a Federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. the
Karla Burn supplied the press release and photo. On the Move with Parks and Recreation (OTM) is excited to see the second shelter on the Small Dog Run being built this week–[the second week of June 2023]–thanks to a donation from the Morrison Rotary! Morrison Rotary donated both shelters at
Kaywyn Beswick submitted the press release and photo. Please note the corrected site. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, family members of the late Jim Shirk donated items to the American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive donors. Black t-shirts imprinted with the ARC logo and slogan were available for all
Jerry Brearton submitted the press release. The American Legion National Commander Vincent J. Troiola presented Morrison, IL, Post 328 Commander Larry J. Zuidema a Certificate of Appreciation for his Post. The Post successfully accomplished 100 percent of its annual membership goal, for the 2023 membership year. Commander Zuidema stated, “This
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held their annual Mother’s Day Tea on Thursday, May 11, 2023. “There were approximately 150 attendees; it is a very popular event,” stated Karla Burn, Marketing Director. Left-to-right, Bev Betts, Dietary Manager Tawnya Denning, and Alexandria Bullard prepared cupcakes. Denning and
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes Mission IV Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, released the college’s Dean’s List for Spring 2023. The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or better, in 12 or more
Marketing Manager Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, heard about the 100% FIRST TIME pass rate, on the Certified Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) certification exam, from the 57 Whiteside Area Career Center students and wanted to congratulate them for their
Three Whiteside County 4-H members were awarded 4-H Support Fund scholarships, in recognition of their commitment to 4-H and its values. All three awardees have been 4-H members from a young age. They participated in various project areas and activities, including Livestock, Veterinary Science, Crop Sciences, Visual Arts, Natural Resources,
Help raise awareness about hunger, and support the health of our neighbors at the first-ever Walk For Hunger Event. Illinois Extension will sponsor this event on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Centennial Park, Rock Falls, IL. To participate, bring one healthy, shelf-stable, food item
The Spring Migration Bird Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Celebrate spring migration in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls Birding Trail Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Doig–an avid local birder–will lead the Spring Migration Walk. On Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 a.m., we will
Leveda Ashlin, President of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP, wrote this report. 2022 was an exciting and stressful time for the newly re-organized Morrison Food Pantry, doing business as Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP. We volunteers had to learn all the ins-and-outs of running a Food Pantry, when Kaywyn Beswick