Martina Maxfield, left, has instructed residents in yoga and meditation for the past 15 years. Her sessions are held in the lower level of the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. One woman, Kaywyn Beswick, right, has been an avid student for those past decade-and-a-half. Now she has
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Friends of Odell Library will present the heartwarming film, Wonder, which is based on the best seller of the same name. The book has been read and loved by both adults and children for its timely tale of bullying due to being different. Because of
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will participate in Memorial Day ceremonies in Rock Island, Rockford, and Elizabeth, IL, over the Memorial Day weekend. First, on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., in Rock Island, Congresswoman Bustos will present replacement military medals to the family of deceased WWII veteran, John Gavin, of
Whiteside Girl Scouts Host Ceremony for Highest Awards Morrison, IL – Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Whiteside Service Unit hosted a ceremony presenting Girl Scout highest awards to local Girl Scouts on Monday, May 21, at Northside School in Morrison. The ceremony included recognition for Carolyn Graham, a local Girl
The “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program is a United Way of Whiteside County sponsored program, for children in Albany, Chadwick, Erie, Fulton, Lyndon, Milledgeville, Morrison, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Tampico, IL. Free sack lunches will be served three days each week, Tuesday-though-Thursday, beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2018,
Shortly after 4:00 p.m., Ben’s Barbershop owner Ben Witt was honored with the Chamber of Commerce Because Nice Matters award, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Witt has owned the business for two years, continuing the downtown tradition of Vogel’s barbershop. His attractive shop is located conveniently at 205 E. Main
Welcome, families and guests. We are pleased to have you join us for our year-end Court of Awards Ceremony for western Whiteside County. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development organization for girls, which helps them develop a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community
With Memorial Day ceremonies a week in the future, Fire Department personnel gathered at Grove Hill Cemetery, N. High Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 21, 2018, about 6:00 p.m. Their purpose was the annual cleaning and embellishment of the Morrison Fire Department Memorial. First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema dispatched
The Connection trio made a positive connection with their audience, during a concert at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Morrison Historical Society invited patriotic music lovers to celebrate Illinois’ Bicentennial anniversary and military personnel, through “Songs with Historical Significance.” The captivating trio performed instrumentals and three-part harmony
Editor’s note: James Prombo submitted this article. The 2018 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 28. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Participant line up will be on E. Main Street at the American Legion Hall, one half hour before the parade start
2018 marks the 16th Anniversary of the Dunkin’ Donuts Cop on a Rooftop event, with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. This event has been a huge success over the years. In fact, more than $3.9 million has been raised through this great partnership! This year’s Cop
Join us for a showing of the Disney film “Moana” on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. Gather on the football field. The movie begins at dusk, approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a free family night out.
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary awarded a $500 scholarship to Kelly Pannier, during Morrison High School Honor’s Night, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Presenting the award on behalf of the Auxiliary is LuAnn Wieneke. Pannier will attend Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA, to pursue a degree in the
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Whiteside Service Unit will host a ceremony, presenting Girl Scout highest awards to local Girl Scouts, on Monday, May 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL. The ceremony will include a Bridging Ceremony, where Girl Scouts at
The Savanna-Sabula Bridge Celebration Planners released a new parade entry form this week, that is intended for groups or individuals who wish to participate in the upcoming Veterans Parade. It will take place on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Savanna, IL. The planners encourage businesses, civic organizations,