As the holiday season arrives, it is difficult not to think about the ones that we love. Morrison Community Hospital encourages the community to reflect on those we have lost and the wonderful memories that we still have. “Thanks for the Memories” is the theme for the Twenty-fourth Annual Tree
Dear Editor: The Cottonwood 4-H Club and the Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the sponsors, businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated their time, services, and money to make this year’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest a success. Nearly 250 children participated
Chloe Roeder, Morrison, IL, has qualified for the 2015 State Meet for “Junior Olympic Level 3 Compulsory Team” competitors. It will be held in Sioux City, IA, on Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13. She is a 6th grader at Morrison Junior High. “To make it to
Molly Colberg from Morrison High School was recently named October “Student of the Month.” She was selected for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Colberg is a student in the Commercial Food curriculum. She is the daughter of Tracy Colberg, Morrison, IL.
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, Friends of Odell Public Library sponsored an “Art for eReaders Exhibit Project.” Fifty-two canvases, painted by creative local artists, were on display for purchase. In August approximately 50 former or current Morrison artists were invited to create art on a 6″ x 6″ canvas.
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was transformed into a huge bookstore. Rows of books, both fiction and non-fiction, lined the room. Selling for 50¢ and 25¢, this was a reader’s paradise! Friends of Odell Public Library worked for
Did you know that food insecurity exists in every county in the United States? the homeless population increases at a rate of 6% each year? Morrison Institute of Technology students will recognize and support National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, Saturday, November 14, through Sunday, November 22, 2015, by holding
To honor military veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the annual Veterans Day ceremony began at 11:00 a.m., at Grove Hill Cemetery, N. High Street, Morrison, IL, at the Veterans’ Park memorial. As a new feature, participants were asked to face the east by Jerry Brearton. The reason was explained
The Morrison Elementary PTO will hold its annual Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The yearly event will be held at a new location: the Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, in Morrison, IL. Admission is free. A lunch stand
The family of departed resident Elmer Prins donated memorial funds for a flag, flagpole, and concrete pad, to be installed at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Prins was the first veteran resident. To showcase the installation and honor Prins’s Air Force military service, Executive Director
Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend the first “Music Trivia Night,” hosted by the Morrison High School Pons team. Bring your team of eight to the Super Wash Training Center, 657 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Limited tickets are $10 per person and
Although there are no female members of Morrison Fire Department at this time, First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema was surrounded by possible future candidates. Girl Scout Brownie Troop #1504 went to the source–seeking firefighter and safety information–to earn their “Hot Stuff” and Brownie First Aid badges and complete the Brownie
Morrison Fire Department volunteers are a stable group; vacancies can take years to occur. Earlier this year two members retired, and one moved away. They were replaced with three 2015 Probationary Members. One man, Devin Lewis, began his probation in February, after replacing his father, Mike. Lewis has left the
The Morrison Grand Squares dance club is celebrating it’s 7th year with–what else!–a dance at the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Bob Asp will be the caller on Sunday, November 15, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. MGS club was
Remember the convenience of drive-in restaurants with car-hop service? Recreate that experience at the Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., firefighters will host a drive-through sandwich sale. Enter from W. Main; exit onto U. S. Route