On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Community Room at the Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library filled with curious citizens interested in hearing a legislative update from Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Tony McCombie. Both legislators are fresh off of new election terms and using their recess days to make contact
Terri Swegle took the photo. Patricia Taylor, Regent of Rock River Chapter, shared these recent recognitions. The Rock River Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter (DAR) recognized six area high school Seniors as Good Citizens, on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center in Sterling,
Editor’s note: Louise Wiersema supplied three photos, and Jerry Brearton submitted the photo of the Military Honor Guard. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire of The American Legion Post 328, received a handmade Quilt of Valor®, during a short presentation ceremony, at the Post,
To the residents of the Fourth Ward, regarding a chance to serve: There is currently a vacancy in Ward (#4) for the City Council position. Because no one ran for the four-year term in the most recent election, there will need to be an appointment made. [It] would be for
Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization. He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL. Callahan, a 16-year member, will be installed in April 2019 on the grounds
This month, Corner Gallery, 202 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, features the paintings of Adrian Rodriguez, Sterling, IL, from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 26, 2019. Corner Gallery is open Monday-through-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A reception to meet Rodriguez
Nomination of Kim Ewoldsen, 104 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, 61270; 815-600-6267; director@morrisonareadevelopment.com. Nominated by Stephanie Vavra, 15683 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-535-7005; vavra@mchsi.com. Kim Ewoldsen deserves to be recognized for her strategic, revitalizing leadership. She led Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly eight years, before simultaneously directing
National Doctors’ Day was Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Morrison Community Hospital staff and patients appreciate the dedication of each of our doctors. To commemorate National Doctors’ Day, we provided each doctor with a gift basket. Pictured is Hospital Board President Don Beswick, left, and CEO Pam Pfister, right, presenting
The Morrison District 6 School Board election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019, and there are eight candidates to fill three seats. Township 22N, Range 5E will only have one delegate (Jim Ridley), and Township 21N Range 4E only has one delegate (Gus Linke.) Township 21N Range 5E has
As someone close to our needs of the Morrison Police Department, I am encouraging voters to approve the proposed increase in the Police Protection Levy. If you are following the recent news articles, you know that the Police Department has been short an officer for the past several years. This
The friendly face of Susan Bentley–often seen behind the counter or at the drive-up window–has been less visible during March 2019. As new President and CEO, her office takes Bentley out of view by members who are served by Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Bentley
Girl Scout members of Morrison United Methodist Church, listed left-to-right, are Emmeline, Tamara, Peyton, Sarah, Annabelle, Abby, Taylor, and Riley. Missing is Bekka. Leaders are Hillary Blevins, left, and Kelsie Lowery.
This article was written by Michael Newman and submitted by Sammy Biggs. Bloomington, Ill – The Morrison High School Boys Track does not have an indoor season. They had jumped into a couple of meets before the Illinois Top Times Championships on Friday. None of the athletes on the team ran
Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne submitted the photograph. First Wealth Financial Group, LLP, celebrated its new location with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, on Friday, March 22, 2019. In 2013, Financial Advisor Joseph T. Mills had opened office space down the street, at 219 E. Main Street, Morrison,
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Sergeant Holly R. BolinskiUnited States ArmyHometown: Pickneyville, Illinois United States and Illinois