The American Legion will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The community is invited to Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, Morrison, IL, at 10:45 a.m. At 11:00, Jim Prombo will offer a few words of commemoration, there will be a rifle salute, and Taps
Editor’s note: This feature by blogger John Purvis was posted Sunday, November 5, 2017. Click here to read Purvis’s posts: https://offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com/. The photos were taken by Purvis. On a recent trip out Lil’ Nick, Tom Anderson, and I met Stephanie Vavra at the Morrison[, IL,] cemetery. Ms. Vavra was
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service, offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday season.
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is on a mission “to raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, scheduled to break ground in Spring 2018.” Morrison and surrounding Illinois communities place increasing demands for medical services, and they likely will continue to do so. To make this endeavor enjoyable, “Up All
The Odell Public Library Friends’ annual book and bake sale to benefit the library will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Room at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Book prices are $1 for hardbacks 50¢ for paperbacks $2
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation invites the public to their fundraiser gala, “Up All Night Prom 80’s Style.” The event will raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, set to break round in Spring 2018. On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the $45 event ticket provides live and silent auctions, listening
Editor’s note: Craig and Sally Gray submitted the photograph below, of Police vehicles used as trick-or-treat stations in their neighborhood. The Editor received a reliable tip that Morrison, IL, Police Officers were dispensing Halloween candy from their squads, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Her grandchildren were the recipients. Chief Brian
Editor’s note: Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne supplied the winners names and some photos from the Halloween Costume Contest, held Saturday, October 28, 2017. Parade photos were taken by the Editor. 0-3 Year Olds 1st Most Original Brayden Mouw 2nd Kanaan Mouw 3rd Liyah Huyche 1st Cutest River Mahoney 2nd Raegan
Dressed as a monkey, one-month-old Ryker Belcher, won the distinction of being the youngest trick-or-treater to attend the annual Halloween event held at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. His parents are Ryan Belcher and Monica Fernandez. Staff
One week after John and Julie Burleson of Morrison, IL, opened their shop, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, they enjoyed a perfect view of the local Halloween Parade at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 28. The couple moved here a year ago from Prophetstown, IL; they are originally from Moline,
Editor’s note: “Founded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships–building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. The scholars chosen show extraordinary academic and leadership potential, a true sense of vocation, and a deep commitment to create positive
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, while gathering data and photographs at Grove Hill Cemetery to publicize the installation of six, granite, memorial tablets, I met John Purvis taking photos of them. We chatted about common interests. He writes an internet blog called “Off the Beaten Path in Illinois.” His site
Morrison Rotary Club members honored two Morrison High School students as Student of the Month for October 2017. Aaron Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He loves sports, including football and basketball. He also participates in Key Club, Student Council, and B.L.I.N.D. Deter assists with the community
International Thanksgiving Weekend organizers are inviting local families to host one or two students, Wednesday, November 22, through Sunday, November 26, 2017. The purpose of the program is to learn about other cultures, share what is good about America, and also make new friends. Have you ever considered having a
On September 13, 1967, Don Miller, shown at right, of Morrison, IL, attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later, Rotary members had the pleasure of honoring him on his Golden Anniversary. President Dr. Brad Yacklich, left, went to Odell Public Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days