At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members hosted a “Because Nice Matters” presentation at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Store Manager Tonya Jensen was honored. Tonya was nominated for the award by her staff. They said, “She has worked so hard
Heinz talked in detail about the events leading up to, during, and after the attack on the Davis homestead. Out of the twenty-three white settlers on the homestead, three people survived, Rachel and Sylvia Hall, along with their brother. After several days, a successful trade of the girls was accomplished
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is hosting a trivia night Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., for Happy Joe’s pizza, snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. Trivia starts at 7:00. Teams of
Dear Editor: The 27th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley. HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount
The Whiteside Forum continues its environmental theme and will host Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Reisner, from Augustana College, in Rock Island, IL, on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Join us in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Reisner
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2016 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Only Illinois students are included here. CHADWICK: Ashlyn Shores FULTON: Troy Barnes; Brooke Smith; Jaclyn Toureene; Tabatha Walters; Velaye Weinert HANOVER: Patrick Middendorf MORRISON: Rachel
Singers from the community’s churches are rehearsing for the first “Morrison Sings” concert on Sunday, February 19, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison. There is no admission charge; however, donations will be gladly accepted for the Morrison Food Pantry. Nearly ten years
Editor’s note: This historical marker indicates Grace Church in Newark, NJ, where Samuel A. Ward worked as organist, wrote, and perfected the tune “Materna” for “America the Beautiful.” “Morrison Sings,” a community concert to benefit the Morrison Friends Food Pantry and other local charities, will be held at Morrison United
There’s no business like show business,” stated composer Irving Berlin in his hit musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.” Because of “show biz,” we all have hummed, whistled, sung, or tapped our toe to the many tunes from musical theatre. On Monday evening, February 20, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., John
The Morrison High School Pons squad traveled to Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, to compete at an Illinois Drill Team Association Regional. Coach Jill Beswick stated, “They received a qualifying score for State again, and this was their highest IDTA score yet for this
The Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life team will hold two breakfast fundraiser events at DQ Grill Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. The cost is a donation. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County. These Saturday events are from 7:00 to
Dear Bethesda Family, “Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team would like to thank you for supporting our Bethesda Blaze/Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Hilltop Lanes[, Morrison, IL]. Many of you participated in the event or purchased raffle tickets, and we are very thankful for
John Koeppen, McHenry, IL, was named Student of the Month for November 2016 at Morrison Institute of Technology for making a positive impact on the college. Koeppen, a second-year student in Morrison Tech’s Mechanical program, is the son of Bob Koeppen and Jennifer Greske, both of McHenry./p> John should be
Editor’s note: Gary M. Farral submitted a portion of this material, supplemented from Quad-City Times correspondent Jennifer DeWitt. Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities Director Steve Garrington, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, stated there are more than 600 veterans waiting to participate in a free, one-day Honor Flight to Washington, D. C.
Clinton Community College and the Bickelhaupt Arboretum are offering their annual Horticulture in the Heartland seminar on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Mark Hirsch, Author and Photographer, will be the Keynote Speaker. The event is sponsored by Clinton Trees Forever, Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton Community College, and Clinton County Master Gardeners. The