Hannah Rillie, Morrison, IL, is among more than 1900 prospective candidates for degree, who attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Virtual Commencement exercises. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Milwaukee, WI. Rillie will earn her College of Letters and Science, Master of Arts degree. UWM is
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Bountiful Bake Sale on Friday, December 10, 2021, in the new Lobby. Karen Price stated, “We had a banner year at the sale! They raised over $1200. Hats off to my crew, the wonderful bakers, and the great customers. Thank you, everyone.” Funds
Let our downtown gallery–The Loft on Main–be your source for unique gifts and Christmas items during the holiday season. With over 1200 hand made items available and 43 different artists represented, The Loft on Main has something to offer all tastes and budgets. For stocking stuffers and hostess gifts to
Jack Cahill-Lemme (Jack) and Anna Catherine Smith (Lucy) share a scene in Timber Lake Playhouse’s World Premiere production of “What a Wonderful World.” The production is a feel-good, holiday-themed, musical comedy for the whole family. This magical tale involves how Santa and Mrs. Claus try to retire, but in doing
During August and September 2021, Morrison Athletic Boosters was chosen as the Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company gas station’s “Giving Pump Promotion.” During those months, customers were encouraged to use Pump 1 to designate funds to the organization. Shell would donate 1¢ per gallon of gas purchased to the Morrison
The Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) committee met on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. On that day they selected United Way of Whiteside County L.I.F.E. (Literacy is (Fun)damental for Everyone) program, as a grant recipient. United Way was awarded $795.97 on Wednesday, October 27, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison,
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) A Holiday Ham Dinner will be served. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call
After losing the 2020-2021 season to COVID-19 restrictions, the 85-member Voices of Praise of the Emmanuel Reformed Church is thrilled to be back. We cordially invite the area to experience our Christmas presentation, “The Carols of Christmas-the Sequel!” The concert will be presented in three performances, in the beautifully decorated
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back The McCloskeys, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Riley Horton will do a prelude of Christmas songs prior to the concert. Please join us for an evening of Music and Ministry. A free-will offering will be
This year, Morrison Historical Society was gifted an old saddle. It was unclean, stiff, and dessicated. About the same time, the Editor and MHS Board Trustee began a search for a tin of Saddle Soap, to clean a pair of leather shoes. Grummert’s Hardware solved both problems and replenished the
The last few years haven’t been easy years for Northwest Illinois manufacturers, and 2022 will get even more challenging. Workforce challenges have been, and remain, one the biggest challenges facing employers in Northwest Illinois. If the region’s manufacturers are to remain competitive, this problem needs to be addressed. With a
The Gateway Area’s Community Chorus, “RiverChor,” presents “With Hope We Shall Rise,” on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The program begins at 3:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue S., Clinton, IA. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The concert will explore songs of crisis, including “Think on Me”
After playing for 33 weeks, on Thursday, October 28, 2021, Kevin Medenblik of Morrison, IL, was the grand prize winner of the Queen of Hearts Raffle, held at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street, Morrison. He won over $16,000 and took home over $11,000 after taxes. Present for the
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released its third biennial “Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) 2021 Biennial Report, on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Despite years of efforts on the part of dozens of State agencies and stakeholders, and hundreds of millions of dollars spent, the situation is getting worse. Since the
Meeting in regular session, the Thomson Depot Museum Committee discussed the upcoming gala celebration for May 28, 2022. Tentative plans were formulated to celebrate in conjunction with the Thomson Alumni Association’s 125th anniversary in 2022. This is also the 50th year since the Thomson High School Basketball team went to