Woodlawn Arts Academy Students to Perform in Winter Recitals

Students age six-through-adult currently enrolled in private music lessons with Woodlawn Arts Academy will showcase their talents, in two recitals this month.  Vocal and instrumental selections will be performed in two different recitals, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 19, 2019.  Both recitals will take place at

The Whiteside Forum Brings Skydivers January 24

What is the chance you would be photographed in a group doing this?  After hearing a program by Chuck and Sally Finley, you might feel your adrenaline flowing.  The Finleys are wearing red suits in the center.  This formation is from the 16-Way Competition Dive Pool. The Whiteside Forum will

Morrison Fireman Dave Brandon, Jr. Retires

Morrison Fire Department Chief David Benters, standing left, congratulates retiring Fireman David Gene Brandon, Jr., on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  Brandon was initiated into the local Department on November 21, 1990–28 years ago.  He wore a 25-year service pin on his tie for the occasion.  Brandon had continued as a

Remembering MMTA’s Leading Man Emeritus, Don Miller

Editor’s note:  This article is reprinted to honor Donald Lyle Miller, recognized on June 9, 2017, as MMTA’s “Leading Man Emeritus.” “In 1961, about five people were posing ideas” for a Morrison, IL, theater group.  They met at the residence of Donald and Eileen Miller, “an apartment over the garage

Tegeler Scores 1000th Career Point Plus Ten

On Thursday, November 15, 2018, anticipation began to build for Morrison High School Senior Peyton Tegeler.  The reason?  She was on her way to “one of the goals she wanted to get,” stated he mother, Kim, prior to the Morrison Girls Basketball game against Rockridge, on Thursday, January 10, 2019. 

Eizenga Tax Solutions Because Nice Matters Award

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey took the group photo. Shortly after noon on Thursday, January 10, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, far right, presented a recognition of exceptional service to Kathie Eizenga, owner of Eizenga Tax Solutions. The certificate reads:  “January 2019 Customer Service Award, Presented to Kathie

Reserve Your Place by January 10

The general public and members of Morrison Chamber of Commerce are urged to make their reservations by Thursday, January 10, 2019, for the upcoming networking event and Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 17.  Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is the venue.  The cost is $15

Tony McCombie Sworn into 101st General Assembly

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie was sworn into a second term on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at a ceremony held at the University of Illinois Sangamon Auditorium, in Springfield, IL. The House of Representatives of the new 101st General Assembly includes 36 freshman members.  McCombie will represent approximately 110,000 residents

Moores Bring New Vintage Art to The Loft on Main

The Loft on Main art gallery, located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the addition of a unique collection of historically significant photographs, to further compliment the diverse range of items available at the gallery.  These photographs are made from original, historic, glass plate negatives,

January 20 MHS Annual Potluck and Goodenough Dairy Program

In the past, were dairy products delivered to your home?  Were they hauled to you by a horse-drawn wagon, or delivered from a truck?  Can you remember your milkman’s name?  If so, the contents of this locally-produced “ice box,” inside Morrison’s Heritage Museum, will look familiar to Morrison, IL, and

WHOA Fundraiser at Clinton, IA, Pizza Ranch January 7

Make Monday, January 7, 2019, family pizza night while supporting an outstanding organization. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, is partnering with the Clinton, IA, Pizza Ranch, located at 1347 11th Street NW, to raise some dough on Monday, January 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Ranch will donate

Let’s Strike Out Cancer Scotch Doubles Bowling January 26

Bethesda Blaze, Relay for Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison, IL, is sponsoring their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night, on Saturday, January 26, 2019.  All proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event of Whiteside County.  Shifts are 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 at

Representative Bustos Take the Oath of Office

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was sworn in for her fourth term in the House of Representatives.  In the 116th Congress, she will continue to be a strong voice for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Pictured left-to-right are Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Bustos’s husband, Rock Island County

November 2018 ARC Blood Drive Report

Article and photos were submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator pictured below. The last ARC Blood Drive of 2018 that I coordinate was held on Friday, November 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall.  We are moving back to Thursdays.  Our next drive