March Rotary Students of the Month

Joining Morrison Rotary for lunch on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, were Emily Davis and Ryan Mayberry, March Students of the Month.  Emily is the daughter of Mike Davis and Kari Horack.  She plays the clarinet in band and is the drum major as well.  She is a member of BLIND,

Rotary February Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary welcomed Morrison High School scholars Hannah Rillie and Kurtis Klimson as February Students of the Month. Hannah is the daughter of Jack and Coleen Rillie.  She is involved in track, Scholastic Bowl, and the Yearbook.  She is also involved in the BLIND program.  In her spare time she

Letter from Morrison Athletic Boosters

During each home football and boys’ basketball game, the Morrison Athletic Boosters coordinate a 50/50 raffle.  This school year we have raised almost $2000 through this fundraising event.  The success of this event is only possible through the support of our area merchants who contribute prizes. This year we wish

View “American Outrage” at the Odell

The Whiteside Forum will host another movie night Thursday, March 27, 2014, showing the award-winning documentary “American Outrage.”  Please join us for the presentation and a brief discussion period to follow.   Showtime will be 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,

A Taste of Ireland in Morrison

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, 2014, several food and beverages choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south.  Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish.  Below are 15 options, several of which are

March 9, 2014: Girl Scout Sunday

On Sunday, March 9, 2014, Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated Girl Scout Sunday across the Nation.  The largest American female organization began on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, GA, at the design of Juliette Gordan Lowe.  GSUSA celebrates its 101st anniversary during the current Girl Scout Week.  Junior Girl

Reformed Mennonite Church Presentation

The Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society Meeting Program on Sunday March 9, 2014, will be about the history of the Reformed Mennonite Church, established in the community in the mid-1800’s.  It is now located at 1901 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL.  The program, by Louis Sedig and Lee Johnson, will

February 2014 Customer Service Award

The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name Paul Beck, clerk at Express Lane Station, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, the recipient of the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of February 2014.    Beck was nominated for his sunny disposition and engaging attitude towards his customers;

Dan Gable to Speak Saturday, March 29

Meet the premiere athlete-coach of the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2014, when Morrison High School Wrestling hosts Dan Gable, “The Top Wrestler of the 20th Century.”  The 2:00 p.m. fundraiser will be held in the gymnasium of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.   His presentation will

Morrison Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Western Christian calendar, directly following Shrove Tuesday.  Occurring 46 days before Easter, it is a moveable fast that can fall as early as February 4 and as late as March 10. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and

Stan Emmert at Our Service for 25 Years

It was a happy occasion on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, as the most-recent Morrison, IL, volunteer fireman marked a quarter century milestone. Stan Emmert, left, is shown receiving the prestigious Bulova watch from Fire Chief David Benters at the station.  Emmert became a member of Morrison Fire Department (MFD) on

Whale Rider Film February 27

The Whiteside Forum is hosting a movie night, Thursday February 27, 2014, featuring “Whale Rider,” directed by Niki Caro and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes.  It is at Odell Public Library in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The start time is 6:30 p.m., and the

Spaghetti Dinner Will Enable a High School

Ten Morrison-area residents will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to raise funds for their mission trip to Mexico. At the end of June, the crew will return to help villagers in Leona

World Tour of Taste February 28

In order to deliver the Red Cross mission, Lincoln Land Branch of the American Red Cross will host a single fundraising event this year–the first “World Tour of Taste.”  This event is Friday, February 28, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the gorgeous Rock River Supper Club, 3901 Dixon

Peter and the Wolf Headline Concert and Ballet

“Peter and the Wolf,” the grand-classic of musical children’s tales,will be featured by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  The concert commences at 7:30 p.m. “Peter and the Wolf” is just one of the classics