Morrison Junior Tackle Golf Outing June 18

Calling all golfers!  Come support your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade football teams. Your participation is needed during the Morrison Junior Tackle Golf Outing Four Person Scramble, on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  The shotgun start is at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. 

2016 Lincoln Highway Sales

Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016.  Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13.  Individual garage sales may hold different times

2016 Lincoln Highway Sale Dates

Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016.  Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13.  Individual garage sales may hold different times.

Fulton Summer Nights Begin June 9

The first Fulton Summer Nights of the season will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Activities will be on 1st Street, in front of Den Besten Park and the Windmill. The theme is “Summer in the City.”  All ages are welcome to attend the free

Free Lunch Program is Growing

A week after it began on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, the “Let’s Feed Our Children” program has show increased interest.  Coordinators from Crossroads Community Church, Larry and Terry Vanderlaan, reported during the four days of week one, 69 meals were distributed.  On Tuesday, June 7, just two days into week

Morrison Memorial Day Ceremonies May 30

Monday, May 30, 2016, dawned clear for the 149th annual Memorial Day Parade and service.  Parade units began moving at 10:30 a.m., originating at N. Madison and E. Main Streets, passing crowds gathered in lawn chairs or standing along the route.  Morrison Police Department led the procession west along Main

Coloring for Adults at Odell Public Library

Coloring for adults is a “hot” topic and hobby right now.  Come with your crayons, pencils, pens, and coloring books to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, this summer–where it will be cool and relaxing. The Friends of Odell Public Library are offering “Coloring for Adults” on

EMT’s, Paramedics, and Nurses Complete ACLS Training

According to figures from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies every minute from heart disease.  Because heart conditions are so common, it is important for health-care professionals to understand how to perform both basic and advanced care for patients suffering heart attacks or other acute heart-related

“The Intern” at the Odell June14

Friends of Odell Public Library invite you to share in the delightful 2015 comedy, “The Intern,” on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  The movie stars Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in a classic tale of the young-and-ambitious versus the experienced-and-retired. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307

26 Softball Teams Play this Weekend

Fans will find plenty of softball excitement at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2016.  Twenty-six youth USSSA teams will converge on the City. See the schedules at www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports.  On the Home Page, click “Nightly Events Schedule” and fill in a “Games

June 17 Car Show at DQ Grill & Chill

Around Morrison, IL, summer includes informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows, organized by Ron Weimer.  Each month DQ Grill & Chill offers space for people to park their various modes of transportation. Anyone can enter anything with wheels in this show. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, tractors, and ATV’s are welcome. There is

2016 Whiteside County 4-H Show

The University of Illinois Extension, will host their annual Whiteside County 4-H Show, from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday, July 16, 2016.  See the complete schedule and times below. On Thursday, July 14, are the Horse and Pony, Dairy, Sheep/Goat, and Poultry shows. Friday, July 15, includes Beef, Cat, and

Muhammad Ali, The Greatest, Died at 74

Preprinted from The Associated Press, Saturday, June 4, 2016. Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion, whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world…died [Friday, June 3, 2016], according to a statement released by his family.  He was 74. Ali died in a Phoenix[, AZ,]-area hospital after

Morrison’s New “Main Street Barber”

On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, a new barber pole spiraled outside the remodeled enterprise at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Ben’s Barber Shop welcomed visitors and patrons to the former Vogel’s Barber Shop.  Ben Witt of Camanche, IA, is Morrison’s new “Main Street Barber.”  During the week, Vogel’s son

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Outhouses Are Needed

Thomson, IL, Depot Day is looking for a few hardy souls to enter the Annual Outhouse Races on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  The competition is “stiff” and the designs are “outstanding.” Registration is on race day until 11:30 a.m.  Check out thomsonil.com for more information or call 815-259-3168. Regulations require