Turkey and Hunters Visit Resthave Residents

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, there was a spontaneous turkey hunt outside Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL! “We had a surprise visit from a Thanksgiving Turkey (Penny VanKampen) and some hunters (Julia VanKampen and Angie Piercy.)  This brought a lot of smiles to our staff

FNB Donates to Residents of Resthave

Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, donated items for Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s residents.  Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “We have been very blessed by your kind and giving hearts.  Know that you have caused many smiles!”

November 21 Bark Park Clean Up

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Volunteers in Action, formed from the recent Mapping project, was on the move, as they gathered to clean up the area assigned for the new Bark Park. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, a small group of hard-working volunteers spent about four hours of

Did You See Santa Claus in His Sleigh Today?

Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment.  Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care & Rehabilitaion, 404 Maple Avenue. The Chamber of

2020 Christmas Services

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate 2020 Christmas services by way of live streaming, in your car, or at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches.  To keep worshipers safe from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, procedures have been amended. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will live stream a

Fulton Unity Christian School Kids Entertain at Reshave

Marketing Director Karla Burn took the photos and submitted this article. Fulton Unity Christian School visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, to sing Christmas carols.  The Carolers went around our entire building, which is quite a feat this time of year,

Symphony Continues Young Artist Auditions

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition project will continue this season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Auditions are open to High School musicians from Clinton and Jackson Counties in Iowa, and Whiteside and Carroll Counties in Illinois  They are scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Entries are due

December 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.

December 11 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 11, 2020. Arrests:  On Friday, December 11, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop, on a vehicle driven by Dustin J. D. Funderberg, age 38 of Morrison, IL, for

Christmas Eve Service at Morrison United Methodist Church

Anne Frame wrote this article. Although we will not be gathered in the sanctuary for the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, please join with us through YouTube.  We will hear the beautiful words of Lessons and Carols, bringing hope and love into the world. The YouTube Message and music can

Shop Made at Morrison Tech Marketplace

As the economy has become increasingly global, it has become steadily more difficult to find products made in the United States.  Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, decided to make finding handcrafted products easier, by introducing “Made at Morrison Tech.” Consumers do not wish to purchase products that have

Certificate Trainings for Livestock Managers, Employees

According to the Livestock Management Facilities Act, livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units (AUs) are required to have at least one Certified Livestock Manager.  The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and is valid for three years.  University of Illinois Extension provides

ComEd Small Business Assistance Program

ComEd and Whiteside County are teaming to introduce ComEd’s “Small Business Customer Assistance Program” to area businesses.  The County and ComEd understand that COVID-19 continues to create economic hardship for many of the Region’s business customers.  To assist in this time of need, ComEd created a new program to help

MCH Receives Donation from Church Women

Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article. “Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison , IL, would like to thank the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls for their generous donation,” stated Mick Welding, Marketing Director at MCH.  “Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls wanted