Letter from Jan Bristol

To the Editor: On behalf of the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee and the Village of Thomson, IL, I extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the supporters of our Year to Remember.  In addition to our own community, we were cheered on by our neighbors and friends throughout the County

Donnybrook Welcomes You to Ring Memories Bell

Even though temperatures will hover near freezing, know that cozy fires are lit at Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, 2015.  Warm up in the Irish pub both days from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Owner Bob Vaughn stated,

What’s New at Cornerstone Family Dentistry?

Start on the outside of the dental office, at 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL.  Notice the attractive sign at the corner of W. Wall and Heaton Streets.  Enter the parking lot from Heaton Street. Inside, there are holiday decorations to appeal to both children and adults.  “May the magic

Letter from April Edwards-Eshelman

Dear Editor: At this time of year many individuals are wanting to give to various groups and help out charities. It is not always easy, for the general public to determine whether a group is established legitimately or is functioning as it was intended. According to the Illinois State Attorney

Sullivan’s Foods Awards Check to MFFP

Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is a generous, continuing supporter of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry (MFFP.)  This is most visible during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Store staff prepare grocery bags of staples for MFFP recipients.  Customers “buy” them for $10.  Each bag contains more

Gaumer Chiropractic 1st Anniversary December 18

Gaumer Chiropractic, 125 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate its one-year anniversary of “keeping families well adjusted.”  The public is cordially invited to visit on Friday, December 18, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Stop by for refreshments and to meet the Dr. Gaumer and his staff. Ask about

Cottonwood 4H Club Report

Article submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4H Club Reporter. On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the Cottonwood 4-H Club had a meeting held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Four members presented talks in their chosen 4-H subject areas:  Max Jacobs on chickens Ellie Arians on

Brooklyn Gallentine WACC Student of the Month

  Brooklyn Gallentine from Morrison High School was recently named Morrison Student of the Month, for outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling, IL.   She is a student in the Allied Health class.  Her parents are Shane Gallentine and Christy Gallentine.   The staff shares

City of Fulton and Chamber Present Good Deed Awards

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the City of Fulton Administration have been visiting a handful of volunteer groups in Fulton, IL.  They have gone above and beyond to give back to this wonderful community, through various works and contributions.  Ten groups–that specifically benefit Fulton tourism, Fulton

Winners of Ugly Sweater Contest

Several contestants wearing an “aesthetically-challenged” Christmas sweater entered the Ugly Sweater Contest, during the Fulton, IL, Christmas Walk on Friday, December 4, 2015.  These brave souls were evaluated at 6:00 p.m. Judges who oversaw this contest were Ben Eshelman, Kustom Metal; Lisa Shaw. Community State Bank; Brian Tomman, Heritage Canyon

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend

Fifteen International students from the University of Chicago, Loyola University, and University of Illinois at Chicago stayed with host families in Morrison, IL, over the 2015 Thanksgiving Weekend. Host families were  Brett and Mindy Hagerman Steve and Carol Hollister Jim and Janet Fisher Kent and Spring Klima Kenneth and Sidonna

Chamber Parade Winners and Thanks to the Community

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and its Christmas Walk Committee would like to thank everyone who came to Morrison’s 2015 “Christmas Around the World” Christmas Walk, held on Saturday, December 5, 2015.  It was great to see so many people enjoying the parade; downtown businesses; church suppers; decorated windows; holiday

Donnybrook Christmas Open House December 11

The doors are open, welcoming the public to a Christmas Open House at the Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 11, 2015. The Irish pub is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Owner Bob Vaughn stated, “There will be lots of sampling!  Try

December Students of the Month

Rotary welcomed Morrison High School Students of the Month Kenzie Severson and Andrew Bird to lunch on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.  Severson is active in school, dance, and youth group.  She loves to read and is interested in government.  She plans to attend Law School. Bird is also active in

December 1 Letter from Hospice

Dear Editor: The 26th Festival of Trees was a success because of 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 of