The Wa-Tan-Ye will host a community Salad Luncheon and informational program about diabetes on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The meal begins at 11:00 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to meet Dr. Priyanka Gauravi, Endocrinologist at Morrison Community Hospital. Dr. Gauravi
With a 6:00 p.m. temperature stuck at 85° on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, it was ideal weather tor the 6th annual Water Extravaganza, hosted by Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. During this free community event, at least 100 wet children and adults spread across the parking
Morrison Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Beauty Hutch to its membership. On Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., a Ribbon Cutting was held at 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL This was followed by the 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. public Grand Opening to welcome new owners, Kathy Polson
Coloring. Adult Coloring. It is all the rage. The Friends of Odell Public Library is offering an evening of coloring on Monday, August 15, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring your pens, pencils, and books and join friends in this new, but old, trend. If this is something new
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Committee scored popularity points with people from across at least nine states, during the first “Summer Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Vehicle license plates were noted from California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. From noon to 8:00
Whiteside County Fair Secretary, Mary Beth Dombroski, has announced that the fair office will be open for business for the entire week prior to the 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The office of the Secretary and Treasurer are located in the building near
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” prepares to land at Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. One of the last eight remaining B-17’s still flying in the United States, the “Nine O Nine” is part of the 110-city “Wings of Freedom Tour” 2016. The photo is
Pictured are the lucky winners of a new bicycle and Fitbit which were given away at the Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in downtown Morrison, IL. The items were donated by Friends of the Parks Foundation. Kayden Kuehl Sarah Stralow, daughter of Kenny and Carol Stralow of
Paint the Town in Morrison, IL, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in the downtown. The Paint the Town Committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint the Town as “Art Matters.” These two words as a stand-alone say very little. Once one reaches beyond the words
The Paint the Town committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint The Town has been selected as “Art Matters”. These two words as a stand alone say very little, but once one reaches beyond the words and finds a concept that becomes all inclusive, they expand to become
Kaywyn J.Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photo of donor Lynn Reimer. Thursday, July 21, 2016, was one of the hottest days of the year in Morrison, IL. It also was one of the greatest for lives saved for American Red Cross blood drives,
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison was honored by Morrison Chamber of Commerce with a 10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The recognition acknowledged the dealership’s newly-expanded mechanical service area. Six new bays are now at the public’s service. There are four, new, 12,000 pound lifts to
This fall, Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will gather to celebrate their 50th reunion, beginning with a 7:00 p.m. social gathering of classmates and friends at Fat Boy’s, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday evening, September 30, 2016. Activities will continue with a girl’s “Get-together Lunch”
Stop in to congratulate the new owners of Beauty Hutch, Kathy Polson and Rachel Wiersema, on Friday, July 29, 2016, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The long-established salon is located at 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
This house, north of First Presbyterian Church, at 308 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, was leveled on Monday, July 25, 2016. No one had chosen to purchase and move the building for the $1 selling price. Congregant Lester Mathew remembered, “One of the girls raised in that house was in my