Emmanuel Reformed Free Drive-Up Meal February 3

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 3, 2021, menu will be Turkey and Gravy over Biscuits, Peas, Dinner Roll, and

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run Packets

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary, beginning at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  This year’s event will be run in a modified, hybrid format.   A very limited number of 40 past winners plus sponsor representatives will take to the streets of

McCombie Re-Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin re-appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission, along with Illinois Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield and Randy Frese of Quincy. She is pictured in Springfield, IL, on the makeshift Illinois House floor at the

Apply for Morrison Area Community Foundation Grant

Morrison Area Community Foundation was formed in 2007.  Current affiliate Board Members are Joe Mills-Chairman; Melissa Nyboer; Sarah Dalati; Howard Mills; Katie Rider; Cassie Schultz;  Dar Hook.  The foundation has a dozen funding priorities, with varied grant possibilities to support the community.  The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March

Join the Morrison Police Department

Morrison Police Department is seeking applications for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.  There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer.  Applications are now being accepted until Monday, February 15, 2021, at noon.

Photographers: More Snow Scenes Coming

Today, Monday, January 25, 2021, includes an early school dismissal for in-person learners.  It was issued in advance of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, of six-to-ten inches, and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.  The storm will continue into Tuesday.  However much snow falls, it will pile atop ground

Happy 100th Birthday, Regina Keith!

Regina Keith is now a centenarian!  She celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL.  She was feted at a birthday party Wednesday afternoon. Regina was born in Morrison to Louis and Eva (Gaffey) Rick.  She was the

Making Music Together

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature; Tyler Sutton supplied the photographs. One of the significant casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been shared creative activities, particularly singing and producing music together.  Producing music together as a group carries a certain satisfaction of accomplishment, that goes above just earning a

Super Bowl Sunday Sub Sandwich Special

Sauk Valley Steam Academy is selling sub sandwiches to enjoy on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2021. The deadline to order is Sunday, January 31.  Payment is due upon ordering.  Sandwiches freeze well, so order extras. To order, contact a Steam player (or parent) or email steamsoftball.fund@gmail.com.

Village of Tampico Announces of Chief of Police

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the Village of Tampico[, IL,] announced that Mike Lewis has been appointed Chief of Police. Chief Lewis was previously a Deputy with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department.  Lewis worked virtually all positions within the Department over his 17-year tenure, including detention services, patrol, special enforcement,

Odell Debuts Discovery Book Packs

Katie Rider submitted this article and photo. Odell Public Library is excited to introduce “Discovery Book Packs” (DBPs) to families with young learners.  Discovery packs are themed book bundles, designed to help busy families check out quality, high-interest, children’s materials that actively encourage reading, writing, and play.  Each DPB includes

Two Ways to Worship at Methodist Church

Beginning Sunday, January 24, 2021, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a choice of how to worship.  Service will resume in the sanctuary from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., led by Pastor Calvin Haines.  No Sunday School is planned.  Mask wearing and social distance seating is required.

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run February 6

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2021, running the annual winter event in a modified, hybrid format.  For 40 years, the CCC B-rrry Scurry has been a run to support scholarships for Clinton Community College students.  During that time,