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.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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