The ladies of the MCHS Class of ’66 will hold three lunches for alumnae in August and September 2019. The lunches are being held to accommodate classmates that will be traveling a long distance and want to see other class members during their Morrison visit. Lunches will be held at Happy
Editor’s note: The feature and photos were submitted by Kathy Schmidt. The cleanup and painting of Pickleball courts in Kelly Park, E. High Street, Morrison, IL, are complete. A huge thank you goes to Roger and Jan Stuart who have worked alongside Kathy Schmidt daily on this project. Special thanks
Pickleball is a paddle sport using a paddle and a wiffle ball, created for anyone eight to eighty+ and with all skill levels. Rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Pickleball gives you a good workout without as much stress and strain on joints and
State Representative Tony McCombie has been chosen as one of 41 emerging leaders from throughout Illinois, to the 2019 Class of Edgar Fellows. Known for its prestigious reputation for stimulating cooperation across regional, political and ethnic lines, the Edgar Fellows program is a highly selective leadership seminar. It accepts only
Twelve Volunteers and citizens attended the second “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. They were welcomed before opening hours on Thursday, July 18, 2019. What drew them? Was it awaiting friends; new art installations; curiosity about this social interaction opportunity? Perhaps it was the
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, plan to attend Taste of Morrison Evening Farmers’ Market, in Morrison, IL. The event will be held downtown on Main Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Stroll along the street, have supper or a snack, and visit with friends at picnic tables. There will be
The Morrison, IL, Evening Farmers’ Market is Wednesday, July 31 2019. Held downtown on Main Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.,this annual event is an opportunity to stroll the street, shop, and visit with friends at picnic tables. There will be something to please all ages: food vendors baked goods
One graduating Senior from Morrison High School received the High School IMPACT Award, from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. MVR Blood Center established the High School IMPACT Award to honor students who have made a significant impact on the local blood supply, during their high school career. Mackenzie Ryder received
Morrison High School Key Club members will host a community Blood Drive from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The drive will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Appointments are appreciated; walk-in donors will be welcome. Donors
July 18, 2019, is the public’s second opportunity to enjoy “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery is a monthly venue for coffee, treats, and good conversation. Start your day with friends or colleagues; meet someone to enjoy the experience. This new
Kaywyn Beswick noted, “The American Red Cross is in urgent need of double red cell donations! If you are able to contribute this life saving blood, please donate tomorrow. Almost all whole blood appointment slots are filled up, but eight red/power cell donor times are open.” As an incentive, there
In Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, plan to attend Taste of Morrison Evening Farmers’ Market from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The location is downtown Main Street. Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, during your stroll. The gallery will feature two artists demonstrating creative endeavors in
The infamous Rita Crundwell, formerly of Dixon, IL, now housed at Pekin[, IL,] Federal Correctional Institution, is the astonishing subject of a documentary, “All the Queen’s Horses,” to be screened on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the film
From the 500 block of E. Lincolnway to the west 600 block, U. S. Route 30 was confined to one-way traffic in alternating lanes, on Friday, July 12, 2019. The slow-down lasted approximately three hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00. “Two Licensed Flaggers,” reported City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, assisted with
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. When you meet someone on the street, little thought is given toward their life history or how life has formed that person or that moment. However, the person and moment take a personal turn, when the life story of Morrison’s Peggy Medema Jenkins