Make Teal Real will host their annual golf fundraiser on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, but with a twist. This year’s theme is “Let’s All Join in the Fight–Golf in the Day or in the Night.” You have the option of
Summer night football is back. The third Alumni Football USA game begins at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday July 25, 2015. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. The action–between adult Morrison, IL, Mustangs and Dixon, IL, Dukes–takes place at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison. Teams are
The Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial anniversary celebration will fill the weekend of Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2015. Enjoy this historic anniversary with the Village of Thomson, as it begins its next milestone. Print the following schedule of events. Choose something for any age and interest: softball games, historical
You’re invited to an Open House at Wells Fargo Bank, N. A., 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It’s our way of saying thank you for your business. The opportunity to show our commitment to our customers means a lot to us. Stop by our Customer Appreciation Open House and join
The third annual Strides for Students 5k run/walk–for all ages–will be held at Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. The 5K starts and finishes near the Cedar Ridge Pavilion in the park and loops through the campgrounds. The scenic course is fairly flat and fast,
Thank you to all those who came to the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 11, 2015, stopped by the Friends of the Parks booth, and registered to win one of our two door prizes–a Fitbit or an adult bicycle. Due to the inclement weather that closed the Farmers’
The community and its church families are cordially invited to celebrate Father Gary Lawler’s retirement. An Open House with cake and refreshments will be held in his honor, in the Undercroft (basement) on Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at St. Anne’s Church, 401 N. Cherry Street,
On Tuesday, July 14, 2015, film production began in the morning hours at Kustom Metal in downtown Fulton, IL, to tape segments for the History Channel’s “American Pickers.” Owner Ben Eshelman has been working on the newest project brought to him by program stars Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. He
The American Legion Department of Illinois is proud to recognize 1st Assistant Chief Joe R. Bielema, from the Morrison Fire Department, as the Firefighter of the Year for the State of Illinois. Bielema was submitted for the competition from Post #328 in Morrison, IL. He competed against other firefighters throughout
Morrison Rotary inducted Louise Clark as President for the 2015-2016 year at the Wednesday, July 8, 2015, meeting. Our special guest, District 6420 Govenor, Jim Nelson, was there to do the honors. Congratulations, Louise. We look forward to your year of leadership.
The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. The Board of Directors
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, wrote a prior novel that was set 25 years after TKM. Ironically, she wrote the “new” tale 25 years before the earlier one was published. Lee recently assured fans that her latest publication includes Atticus Finch and his now-grown daughter, “Scout,”
Thomson Sesquicentennial is seeking younsters as participants in a Pedal Tractor Pull, to be held Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. The tractor pull will be held behind the Thomson School. Prizes and trophies will be awarded after the challenging fun. Bring your future Future Farmers and come out
Senior Joshua Vos of Morrison, IL, participated in commencement ceremonies for the Luther College class of 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, May 24, in Luther’s Regents Center, in Decorah, IA. Vos received a degree in Physical Education and Health. He is the son of Arlyn and Polly Vos, Morrison. A
The upcoming Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial anniversary celebration will fill the weekend of Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2015. Invite family and friends to celebrate this historic anniversary with the Village of Thomson, as it begins its next milestone. Mega-festival events are open to residents of surrounding states, cities,