Open House for Karen Mouw October 4

The public is cordially invited to join the congregation of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, for an Open House.  Join us in celebrating Karen Mouw’s 42 years of faithful service as an organist for the church. 

Hero’s Now Offers Food Options

Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, recently opened kitchen hours seven days a week.  Choose from nine appetizers, 16 sandwiches, and three basket meals. The kitchen is open on Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. Eat

September 2015 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s ARC  Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. The fifth American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held Thursday, September 17, at Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Christ Center, 202 E. Morris Street. Morrison United Methodist Church was having a rummage sale that week, so

Donnybrook Bakery Cafe to Open September 26

After being closed several months this summer, Debby and Bob Vaughn will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.  Reconnect with friends over “coffee and….” Local musician Mitch Seeger will perform from 3:00 to 5:00. The lighter

Chamber Seeks Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk Committee seeks nominations for the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.  It will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015.  Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 1, and should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail your nominee’s name along with

Johnson Creek Outlet Mall Day Trip

Board the coach with friends and new day-trippers and head to “Johnson Creek Premium Outlets” mall in Johnson Creek, WI.  Mary Ellen Brackemyer has planned a travel experience to a destination “with something for everyone.”  On Saturday, October 24, 2015, shop among 54 famous, name-brand outlets and designer factory stores. 

Heritage Canyon Fall Festival September 26 and 27

Path photo by Jordan Bush Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons.  The cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, which are used for improvement of the park.  Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings and

Trey Simmons Assists Robert Fulton Community Center

This fall, Trey Simmons, left, is expanding his leadership role off the Fulton High School football field, by working at the Robert Fulton Community Center (RFCC.)  Simmons was assigned to work with the Tourism and Community Services Director, Regina Lehman, right, to meet requirements for a “Community Involvement” class.  He

Have a Bike? White T-Shirt? Desire for Fun?

Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce will host the First Annual Color Ride on Saturday, September 26, 2015.  Sign-in is at 9:30 a.m., with a 10:00 start.  Bikers must complete the course by 11:00.  Event-day registration is $10 per child, $15 per adult, or $30 per family.  Color will be thrown

Fulton Chamber Legislative Luncheon

On Monday, September 14, 2015, the Fulton Chamber of Commerce held their annual Legislative Luncheon at Agri-King, Inc., 18246 Walter Road, Fulton, IL.  Lunch was catered by Homer’s Deli.  Chamber members listened to Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson speak on the state of the State of Illinois.   He discussed

Hurrah for the Harvest Hammer!

Over 600 people took part in the Rotary Harvest Hammer events and Color Run, on Saturday morning, September 19, 2015, in Morrison, IL.  As usual runners, walkers, and bikers were greeted at the finish line by compliments from announcer Don Beswick.  He said, repeatedly, but sincerely, “Good job!  There’s a

Final Morrison Car Show and Winners

The final, summer car show took place Sunday, September 13, 2015, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL.  The last and largest of four informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows was organized by Ron Weimer and his many assistants.  Weimer is shown beside a

Proposal Writer Proposes Marriage at Paint the Town

Two photos of the proposal were submitted by an undisclosed source. Bryce Brewer, 22, originally from Dixon, IL, deserves a Paint the Town award for designing the “Longest Original Work of Street Art with a Single Theme.”  On Saturday, September 19, 2015, Brewer, friends, and family members painted ten-of-11, personally

Who Filled 2000+ Paint the Town Bags?

At 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, Resthave Home’s residents, staff, and volunteers stuffed over 2000 bags for this year’s Paint the Town event. Thank you to everyone who helped to make a wonderful community event such a great success!

Sheriff’s Fishing Derby Results

On a perfect late summer morning, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol hosted their annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 12, 2013.  These law enforcement agencies have sponsored the derby for more than 40 years.  Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi quipped, “Fishing is o-fish-ially over