First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 8, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal
Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum now welcomes guests to the east portion of the arboretum for the remaining weeks of Arts at the Arb 2020. The 5th annual Arts at the Arb features artist Terry Rathje, whose work will be displayed through October. Due to the large number of trees
Morrison Lions Club members will collect funds during the annual Candy Day on Friday, October 9, 2020, and Saturday, October 10. Members will wear masks and practice social distancing. This will be our first fundraiser since our 2019 Holiday Ham Sale. Just as members of our community and our businesses
Fat Boy’s Bar & Grill, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, now offers carry out meals, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Order by calling 815-772-3978. The menu follows.
Editor’s note: Monday, October 5, 2020, was World Teachers’ Day. Held annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. If there ever was a moment in history to stop for a minute and
The Loft on Main is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, September 28, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air
Eight years ago, former Morrison, IL, resident Mary McMullen Paxton was featured in the first commercial for Seymour-Memreez Home Movies to DVD. The commercial was remade and can be viewed on Aroundprophetstown.com or at this link: https://www.aroundptown.com/a-star-is-born-video/. This business transfers tapes, films, slides, and audio material to digital format. The
Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison High School media center served as the appropriate location to enable all parties to be socially distant and join virtually the Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Board of Education meeting. Board members and interested listeners used the virtual option to participate. The evening opened
At a recent 2020 meeting of the Albany Food Pantry Board of Directors, members paused to thank everyone who has been so generous during these uncertain times. This generosity included both individuals and corporate entities. Corporate partners include Agri-King, Jo Carroll Energy, Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the Board of Directors voted to reopen The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with restrictions. The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 815-718-3682 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment to
Each of us has had “one of those days” when things go very wrong. We complain, cope, conquer, or concede. On Monday morning, September 28, 2020, during our family walk, before remote learning classes began, daughter, grandchildren, and I discovered this helpless cat. Its head and neck were deep into
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds was active. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) held its 7th annual benefit horse show. Riders of all ages from throughout the area enjoyed the sun and competition.
Anthony Fulton is a Senior at Morrison High School. In addition, he is a Boy Scout Eagle Scout candidate, with an ambitious service project: to help Primary grades children improve their reading. He is hosting a book drive as his Eagle Scout Service Project. “My goal is to gather enough
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than