Beginning at 6:00 p.m., Friends of April House will hold its fundraiser Saturday, April 2, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The $40 ticket “includes a roaring night of fun,” hors d’ oeuvres, and a fabulous dessert auction. Call 815-772-7966 or 815-772-5240 for tickets or
Morrison, IL, native and 1979 High School graduate Robert Rumfelt described himself on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as an “Inventor-Business Owner.” Now married and living near Auburn, AL, he played Mustang football under Coach Larry Stewart. “That season was the turning point for Morrison football,” Rumfelt believes. He was a
Mark the end of March with a Ladies Night event, hosted by Frary Lumber, 2707 W. Linconway, Sterling, IL. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Enjoy a five minute chair massage for $5. Shop with the following retailers: Artworks by LVH Fine Line
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Morrison Fire Department Chief Dave Benters delivered the Easter Bunny to Kiwanis Park at 10:00 a.m. Bunny and escort Emma Melton are Morrison High School Key
It was an uncharacteristic, sunny day for the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. The annual event began at 12:20 p.m. inside Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, with scores of local participants; residents and staff; members of the Morrison Ministerial Association. Shown left-to-right are Pastor
M and M Bed & Breakfast, 16477 Capp Road, Morrison, IL, has a new telephone contact: 815-441-6897. Owner Marsha Ecker-Heiden offers two “charming and cozy” bedrooms on three acres of family land. The 1880’s home has been recently remodeled. Call the new number to reserve the Sunrise Room ($79) or
Dear Editor: Following is word from the City of Morrison, IL, on infrastructure investment, utility rates, and water safety. Almost daily there is something in the news regarding the fragile and deteriorated condition of the Nation’s infrastructure. We do not have to look beyond the borders of our own community
The bases were loaded with support for Morrison High School Senior Ben Tegeler, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, as he signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Gathered to witness this significant occasion in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m., left-to-right, were MHS
THE GOOD NEWS: At Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, Doctors Mindy Hochgesang and Craig Peterson have resolved the previous telephone problems. MORE GOOD NEWS: On Thursday, March 24, 2016, the Morrison, IL, and Davenport, IA, offices will return to traditional landlines, with new phone and fax
Resthave Home residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a social, music, and entertainment by Linda Pasvogel and Gloria DeValle. Residents and staff wore St. Patty’s Day colored hats, beads, glasses, and bows. Green punch and cookies were served. Pictured is JoAnne Glandon wearing her St. Patrick’s Day hat.
The United Way of Whiteside County held their Annual Recognition Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Bethel Church in Sterling, IL. Over 150 people were on hand when Jennifer Heintzelman, left, received the Outstanding Community Service Award. She was acknowledged for Chairing the 2014 and 2015 United Way
CGH Medical Center staff members gathered to form a four-leaf clover at the CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Atrium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Employees were encouraged to wear their CGH Shamrock t-shirt on St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration is part of an ongoing
Spring arrived on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016, but one springtime event has been in the planning stage for months: the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. Look for Fire Chief Dave Benters to deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m. Egg-gathering fun–for those
The Resthave Home Retirement and Nursing Home Easter Egg Treasure Hunt will be held at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 25, 2016. The fun begins at 1:45 p.m. Parents must register their children before attending; call 815-772-4021. Children age 12 and under are invited to gather eggs
Morrison Rotary welcomed March Students of the Month Emily Wallander and Korey Zigler at their Wednesday, March 16, 2016, meeting. Both students are Morrison High School Seniors. Wallender is active in Basketball and Swimming. She is a member of Emmanuel Reformed Youth Ministry. She plans to attend University of Wisconsin,