Cross Walk 2014

On Good Friday, April 18, 2014, over forty participants of all ages reenacted Jesus Christ’s procession to calvary in the annual Cross Walk.  They began at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, and concluded at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street. 

Hunting Easter Eggs at Kiwanis Park

Happy Easter from the Morrison Kiwanis and Morrison High School Key Club!  Their annual “dash-and-grab” event was held Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison, IL.  Promptly on cue at 9:45 a.m., Morrison Fire Chief Dave Benters delivered Easter Bunny and Escort to the park, heralded by the engine’s

Early American Crafter Spring Tea May 24

The Early American Crafters are hosting a spring tea on Saturday, May 24, 2014, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  The location is the Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton, IL.  Invite and friend.  Wear a pretty summer hat.  Come enjoy a variety of teas, delicious food, and a great time! The cost

Join the Mob–the Morrison Cash Mob!

Morrison Chamber of Commerce is recruiting Cash Mob members.  What is a Cash Mob?  A Cash Mob is a type of “flash mob,” a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual or seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse. But instead

Fulton Recycling Day April 26

The City of Fulton, Fulton Township, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Fulton Kiwanis Club will offer a recycling event for the residents of Fulton, IL, on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  It takes place at the Robert Fulton Community Center (former Fulton Fire Station.)  This disposal

2014 Holy Week Services

2014 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold April 17, Maundy Thursday, services beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a symbolic Jewish Seder Passover service; reservations are needed for the meal.  In the sanctuary at 7:00 there will

April (15) Fool!

Forget about the Ides of March.  Look what the Ides of April 2014 brought!   Yesterday, on Monday, April 14, we had experienced day-long snow showers, but with no accumulation.  Temperatures above 30° efficiently turned the snow to welcome wetness.  Had you smiled a bit, watching the larger, feathery flakes

Mustangs and Steamers Will Unite to Give Back

On Monday, April 21, 2014, the Morrison Mustangs and Fulton Steamers will be be competing in a double-header baseball competition, but more importantly, they will make the night a tribute to wounded soldiers.  Varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Drives Complex, Fulton, IL. Through cooperation with Country

Easter Bunny’s Helpers Pack Eggs

There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event.  The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 19, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison.  The big bunny will be

Whiteside Forum Spring Conference Tonight

The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights:  Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The general public is urged to attend this program.  There is

Birthday Wishes to Gladys Ludens

Gladys Ludens, Morrison, IL, awoke this morning, Friday, April 11, 2014, to begin her 107th year.  She fixed breakfast in her home.  Likely she would make time during the day to continue her rigorous online study of the U. S. Constitution, as a way to keep her mind sharp as

Morrison Women Have a Hero Inside

Three outstanding women leaders from Morrison, IL, were regognized on Thursday, April 10, 2014, as part of the 32nd annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, hosted by YWCA of the Sauk Valley.  They are shown left-to-right.   Dr. Suellen Girard (Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Superintendent of Schools) was one

Calling Farmers’ Market Vendors

Be a part of “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwest Illinois!”  The Morrison Farmer’s Market Committee invites you to participate in our annual summer Farmers’ Market as a vendor.  Come be a part of a friendly, community experience while earning some extra income.  Requests from organizations, entertainers, and musicians

“Wax Museum” Characters Will Come Alive

You won’t have to travel to major cities around the world to experience Madame Tussauds Wax Museum figures.  This fascinating experience can be found during Morrison’s Heritage Museum Grand Opening, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  In addition, a dozen wax figures will speak to you on command! Fourth grade interpreters from