Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has hosted a well-attended, winter life-long, learning series, “Calming Your Mind.” Sessions are sponsored by the library and Odell Public Library Friends. On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, a new sponsor was accessed–the Illinois Humanities Council. The IHC is an independent, nonprofit affiliate
On March 15, 2016, The American Legion turned 97 years old. Morrison, IL, American Legion Post #328 celebrated The American Legion’s 97th Birthday at their monthly meeting. Photographed are the oldest members who were present: Clayton Pearson, left; Bob Brands, standing; Jim Britt, right.
Photograph by Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus filled the sanctuary of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, with majestic song, on Sunday, March 13, 2016. They are shown practicing for the performance of Lent and Easter portions of G. F. Handel’s “Messiah.” Designed to
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “First Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you just minutes, but it
March 2016 Holy Week services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Each invites new and long-time residents as well as visitors to attend. The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, March 25, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue. Clergymen James Clement, St. Anne’s Episcopal
On Wednesday, April 1, 2016, the place to be is Happy Tails, for the annual Easter egg hunt. It promises to be one of the most fun egg hunts the community has to offer. There will be the Easter bunny and a ton of candy. You can tour the shelter
Jamie A. Rodriguez submitted this report and photographs Colton Linke (75 lbs.) and Riley Wilkens (185 lbs.) traveled to Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, with the same expectations: bring home a State Title. It’s unfortunate that wouldn’t be the case. However, the Morrison Junior High Medal Count Streak continues into
Just in time for spring yardwork, the Morrison Seahorses Swim Club Annual Soil Sale is set for Saturday, April 16, 2016. Bags will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last. The 40-pound bags sell for $1.50. The sale will be held at the old Farmer’s
The Annual Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. Children age ten and under are invited. Different age groups will have separate “fields” to search, with
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m. There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering
Inside McDonald’s, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, children through age 12 can seek plastic Easter eggs. Each contains a note to redeem at the counter for a restaurant treat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The egg hunt is ongoing every day, from Sunday, March 20, through Easter Sunday,
Jamie A. Rodriguez posted this report. At the Convocation Center on the Campus of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, IESA State Championship Wrestling took to its first night, on Friday, March 11, 2016. Morrison Junior High School had two participants. In the first match of the night, Colton Linke (75
Our Rotary Students of the Month for February 2016 were Kelsey Becker and Mason Muur. Kelsey is the daughter of Nick and Steph Becker. She is involved in Student Council, serving as Secretary. She is also active with the B.L.I.N.D. program and the Key Club. In addition, Becker is on
Fulton Historical Society offers the following 2016 programs of interest to the general public. The setting is the Fulton (Martin House) Museum, 707 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Mark you calendar. Call 815-589-2997 for additional information. Sunday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m.: “THE HISTORY OF GAS STATIONS IN FULTON.” Gas stations
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, the main hall inside Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, became filled with student well-wishers. They created a “good luck” gauntlet for two athletes to traverse: Colton Linke and Riley Wilkens. Junior High Principal Joe Robbins explained, “As