Jacob Schlegel Signs Letter of Intent

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Morrison High School Senior Jacob Schlegel signed a Letter of Intent to play D2 Conference football at Upper Iowa University, in Fayette, IA.  The signing was held during homeroom, at approximately 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.   Pictured with their

MCH Auxiliary Collective Goods/Books are Fun Sale

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Collective Goods/Books are Fun sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employees of Collective Goods pride themselves on offering a variety of

Order a Singing Valentine and Gift Package

This week, arrange a unique Valentine’s gift for your loved one.  Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus will deliver Singing Valentines on Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Each recipient will be serenaded with two songs by a quartet.  In addition, the special person will receive a

Solo Harp Concert February 22

Brought back by popular demand, Savanna Historical Society has scheduled an evening concert, featuring beautiful acoustic harp music, with selections from classical to jazz.  Come, enjoy a delightful evening of music, wine, cheese, and chocolates!  Mark Brewer will showcase solo harp music on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.,

January 2019 ARC Blood Drive Report

This report and photograph were submitted by Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N. The American Red Cross Northwest Illinois Territory Newsletter announced some great National and Regional awards, given at the quarterly meeting of the Heart of America and Badger Hawkeye regions.  Our region is the Top

February 23 WHOA Trivia Night

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will host their family Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and Trivia will start at 7:00.   Mike Wiersema is

Dr. Yaklich to Present Program at Odell Library

On Monday, February 25, 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friends of the Odell Public Library will feature Dr. Bradley Robert Yaklich, OD to speak on the topic of Eye Health.  This event will be at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL.  The program is a

Millers Reflect on the Historical 60’s Era

The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant windmill will host unique programming at the Windmill Cultural Center, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.  The program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. How many iconic

Spiderman at Resthave

“Every child is gifted.  They just unwrap their packages at different times.”  This statement appears on the website of the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative (BCSEC.)  It exposes the fact that all do not progress in life at the same pace, and thus assistance must be made available to aid the

Associate Judge James Heuerman Sworn In February 4

An official swearing-in ceremony of new Judge James Heuerman enlivened Courtroom B, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 4, 2019, shortly after 8:00 a.m.  It was both a joyful and momentous occasion.  Chief Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit Walter Braud, left,

President’s State of the Union Address is Tonight

President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear before a joint session of the 116th Congress, in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives, to deliver the 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 5, at 8:00 p.m. CST. Read Illinois farmer Tom Mueller’s opinion about the

Sunday Schoolers Thank Firemen on January 27

Kids for Christ is a combined Sunday School of 32 children, age four through 6th grade, who attend First Presbyterian and Morrison United Methodist Churches in Morrison, IL.  On a bitterly cold, Sunday morning, January 27, 2019, adults and 14 children walked from Morrison United Methodist Church across U. S.

CCC Fall 2018 President’s and Deans’ Lists

Editor’s Note:  Only Illinois students are listed. Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2018 President’s and Deans’ Lists. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany:  Baylee Gooch Fulton:  Terra Easley, Rikki King, MiKayla

Clinton Symphony Valentine Concert February 9

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s 65th season Winter Concert will be played at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 9, 2019, in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Conductor Brian Dollinger and the 50 musicians of the orchestra have included music especially appropriate for the Valentine season. The program

Get Reading Prior to The Whiteside Forum Event

Marc Adami writes, Here is a ‘heads up’ for this month’s upcoming Whiteside Forum event, so you can get ready.  We will read American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by Colin Woodard, shown at left. We will discuss the book and the current