The Sunday, May 2, 2021, Worship Services at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will have Pastor Luke continuing his Spring message series, “Obscure Bible Characters.” His second message, “Ehud,” drawn from Judges 3. Masks are Mandatory at the 8:30 service and Recommended at 10:00 a.m.
Do you need a gift for Mom or something kid-friendly for the summer? Don’t miss the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Silent Auction. Bidding begins Friday, April 30, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. via AirAuctioneer.com. Bidding ends Tuesday, May 4, at 9:00 p.m. Proceeds will fund 18 projects to assist area
Anne Frame wrote the article; Kathy Richland photographed the author. Odell Public Library will join over 70 libraries again, to bring the noted author, journalist, and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz to us through Zoom. Join us for this informative evening on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison, IL, City Council met on Monday, April 12, 2021, without Alderman Mick Welding, in an environment of anticipation. They will finalize plans for the new Main Street construction that begins in a couple weeks; review the Preliminary Budget for the upcoming
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison, IL, Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021, opened with the swearing in of newly elected members Brian Witt and Dustin Damhoff. Former Board member Erin Luckey was sworn in as an appointed Board member, to fill the final
Editor’s note: The press release by Allie Johnston, Whiteside County 4-H Program Coordinator, is reprinted. The first class is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Whiteside County teen leaders will work with Whiteside County 4-H, community members, and Microsoft, to develop targeted Digital Skills Trainings. Trainings will cover computer basics to social
Secretary of State Jesse White is warning Illinois residents to be on alert for a pair of scams seeking to defraud Illinoisans. One scam involves a text message enticing residents to provide their personal information. The other involves fraudulent companies selling license plate sticker renewals.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 16, 2021.
Marc Adami submitted this public reminder. “Join us tonight, Thursday, April 22, 2021, on-line via Zoom, to listen to, and talk with, Jennifer and Jared from the Mississippi River Museum. You will need to register with the Zoom link below, but it only takes a minute, and you can do
This poem by the late Shel Silverstein seemed apropos of Earth Day, Thursday morning, April, 21, 2021.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign up has reopened, for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The initial CFAP 2 sign up ended on December 11, 2020. USDA has reopened sign
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison,100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL is a community-focused church, with a mission of “Reaching out to our neighbor with open hearts; sharing God’s blessings with others.” We are looking for a new member of our team to help us live out our missions and ministries, by
Pastor Toni Lucas of Albany United Methodist Church submitted this report. On Saturday, April 17, 2021, members of the Albany Riverfront Development Committee joined with members of River Cities Rotary in a cleanup project. River Cities Rotary coordinated the Mississippi River cleanup in four Illinois areas: Albany, Cordova, Port Byron, and
Girl Scout Troop 1504 met in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Earlier in the year, girls chose three organizations to receive varied boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced the “Our Girl Scout Gift” initiative. It will pay 2022 Girl Scout membership fees for all new, previous, and returning Girl Scout members (girl and adult) who join GSNI or renew their GSNI membership before Wednesday, May 12, 2021.