Hall of Famer Walter Paisley at Savanna Derby Day

“Derby Day” at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, at 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, will have a  special guest on Saturday, May 7, 2016.  Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Fame recipient Walter Paisley will make a guest appearance at the event. Paisley, shown at left, was honored in 1981 by

“Shrek” Cast Entertains MCH Auxiliary

“What a wonderful event!” commented several of the 37 ladies who attended the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Tea, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Each of the Auxiliary members was treated to a performance of the upcoming play, “Shrek the

Morrison Garden Club Needs Donated Plants

Morrison Garden Club will host the annual Morrison Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL.  All the money raised will go towards our current and future beautification projects in town.  Besides our work on

Coloring Contest to Promote Dog Bite Awareness

Postmaster Bill Borum and Supervisor Brandon Hatteberg announced that the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a spring coloring contest for children ten and under, to promote dog bite awareness.  One winner, chosen by U. S. Postal Service employees, will win a $25 Visa gift

March 2016 ARC Blood Drive Report

The report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. “Top o’ the morning to you all” was my mantra, as the second 2016 American Red Cross (ARC) blood drive in Morrison, IL, landed on St. Patrick’s Day!  It brought out the “wearing of the green.”  Those

Fulton Chamber Board Welcomes New Members

The Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes two new individuals to their Board:  Joe Wendel, below left, is owner of Wendel Repair.  Ben Wilbur, right, owns of Steam Anchor.  Both are local businessmen who were nominated by their peers and voted into their Board seat. They attended

Celebrate Friendship Day at Bethseda Lutheran Church May 6

Church Women United will celebrate 2016 May Friendship Day at Bethseda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, May 6, 2016.  Following the 12:30 p.m. luncheon, the program begins at 1:30.  The theme is “Grace at the Table” and will feature Carol Siefken, Director of the Sauk

Preregister for Zombie Crawl and 5K by May 2

Tourism and the Robert Fulton Community Center (RFCC) will host the first Zombie Crawl and 5K, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, to benefit the RFCC, the Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, and the Early American Crafters.  The Zombie 5K will start at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street,

Kunes Saturday April Lunches

It has been a year since Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison opened for business.  Owners Gregg and Debbie Kunes, management, and staff want to demonstrate their appreciation to the public, by treating them to lunch each Saturday in April 2016.  The final events are April 23 and April 30,

Meet Memorable Morrison People of the Past

Enjoy biography, local history, and drama during first-person presentations at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with Morrison Music Theatre Association portrayals at 1:30 p.m.  Characters are found in a

Morrison Chamber Introduces Beautification Committee

During the past year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce has looked at ideas, tasks, and initiatives that will enhance the community as a whole, help increase individual homeowner’s property value, and make Morrison an even better place to live.  The Chamber has developed a new Beautification Committee.  Its purpose is

The Whiteside Forum Urges “Mind the Gap” April 15

Meet your speakers, Jannett Highfill and Frederick Solt.  They will inform the public about a politically relevant topic that affects people’s lives around the world.  Economic inequality has existed since the beginning of communal living, but it never has been so extreme and divisive.  The Whiteside Forum brings the dialogue

Morrison Community Hospital Donates to United Way

In the fall of 2015, United Way of Whiteside County began its annual campaign.  Kim Ewoldsen is a Board Member.  She delivered an information packet to Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to encourage their sustaining campaign pledge. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, the two entities met

MHS Class of 1966 to Hold 50th Reunion

The Morrison High School Class of 1966 Reunion Committee offers this advance invitation to class members.  The 50th class reunion will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., at Fulton Country Club, 20727 Cattail Road, Fulton, IL. Invitations have been sent; responses need to be returned by Saturday,

Rockin’ the Rockwood Trail Trivia Night

Come out to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, April 16, 2016, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Rockin’ the Rockwood Trail Trivia Night,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail.  Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.