The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Senior from Morrison High School. Students can download the application online at www.morrisonchamber.com. Applications must be first submitted to the High School Counselor by Monday, March
The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced that Monday, March 1, 2021, is the deadline to apply for 2021-2022 academic year scholarships. The information form, a Goal Statement, transcripts, plus two references, is a complete application. To complete a Sharar Foundation scholarship application, visit the web
On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, State Representative Tony McCombie issued the following statement, following Governor J. B. Pritzker’s third Budget Address. Information about this and other State issues is available at Rep. McCombie’s website at repmccombie.com.
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced more than $7.8 million in funding to support local airports. The three largest local airports across the Region will receive a total of $7,867,455 in Federal funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants were awarded through the U. S.
Benjamin R. Tegeler, Morrison, IL, a Modern Woodmen of America Representative, has completed a four‑day training program through Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL.
Karla Burn submitted this article and photo. On the Move with Parks and Recreation continues their fundraising efforts to provide a modern dog park for the Morrison, IL, area. The site of the future dog park will be located where the previous American Legion baseball diamond was. To date over $9000
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On February 24, 2021, the menu will be Ham and Hash Brown Casserole, Peas and Carrots,
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its 60th Anniversary Season in June 2021. There will be some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the slower-than-expected roll-out of the vaccine. “Since projections don’t put us to full vaccination in Illinois until the end
In January 2021, Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer commented on an initiative, to encourage local spending at Chamber-member businesses in the area. “Difficult circumstances often bring out the very best in collective efforts. The program launched Monday, January 4, and continues to be updated as businesses submit information. Interested
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2020 President’s and Deans’ Lists. Area Illinois students are listed below.
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this press release and photos. Drum roll please! Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, would like to announce the 2021 Valentine’s Day Kings and Queens. The families of our royalty were invited to watch from outside. Several brave souls endured the 5°
Anne Frame submitted this article and photo of Layne and Horberg. As the readership grows older, many readers request books from the Large Print collection, which numbers 976 books. This collection has grown, with help by the GoFundMe campaign in fall 2020, which was spearheaded by Odell Public Library Friends.
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton took the photographs. Petty Officer 1st Class Builder Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist (SCW) Dennis R. VanZuiden, Morrison, IL, reenlisted for six years in the U. S. Navy Reserves, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He is Senior Vice Commander of American Legion Post 328, in Morrison, IL.
On the Move with Parks and Recreation has a tasty fundraiser in progress. All proceeds will benefit the future City of Morrison, IL, Bark Park. Kathy Schmidt wrote, “We have tons of doggie treats for four-legged friends for Valentines day and limited human treats for sale. Dog treats and human
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On February 17, 2021, the menu will be Chicken Quesadillas, Green Beans, Salsa/Sour Cream, and Dessert. Please