March 23 Benefit for Brayden Houzenga

Join us for a special musical benefit, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, during Spring Valley Talent Night, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, will host a fundraiser for Brayden Houzenga, featuring Trinity Men’s Quartet. Brayden is the 13-year-old son of Roger and Melissa

March 18 Walking the Pilgrimage St. James

On Monday, March 18, 2019, Marc Adami, show left, Mark and Jean Zinnen, and Theresa Brandon will present a program., detailing a unique ezperience they shared last fall.  It will describe their experiences while walking the 70 mile, “English Way” of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Sponsored by the

Meet Four Loft Artists on March 7

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a “Meet the Artists” evening on Thursday, March 7, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Four exhibiting artists will tell their stories and explain their art.  These artists are Lloyd Beckman, woodturner; Sharon Boyles, notecard creator; Rick Brant, photographer;

2019 Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off

Nearly everyone has a favorite Girl Scout cookie.  Eight choices are offered each year.  Eleven members from Whiteside County Girl Scout Troops used one or more cookie ingredients to create original desserts, in the third Annual Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off.  Judging began at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 3, 2019,

Letter from Scott Vance re: Harmful Momo Challenge

Dear Parents: This letter is to inform you of a recent social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge.”  This social media phenomenon has created concern throughout the Country, due to stories of young adults and children harming themselves as a result of this “challenge.” The

Craig and Kathy Sipes in Concert

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Riverview Antiques, 409 N. Main, Mt. Carroll, IL, became a music venue for a Morrison, IL, couple.  Craig and Kathy Sipes entertained family, friends, fellow musicians, and their Brethren in Christ Church family, surrounded by antiques high and low.  The audience was encouraged to walk

Jim Ellicott’s Electric Guitar “Skelety”

One factor that makes The Loft on Main such a delight is that curators showcase artists who work in a variety of media.  Any visitor will find something to examine, admire, or appreciate.  Patrons purchase items to use, wear, display, or gift. Currently in the gallery window is an unusual,

January 25 Wolfe-Sulouff Wedding at Resthave

Editor’s note:  Karla Burn supplied the photographs. Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “With all the snow and cold we have been dealing with this winter, what could warm our hearts more than a wedding?  Our first wedding at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, took place at

Girl Scout Cookies Arrived February 18

Did your neighborhood smell sweeter last week?  Troop leaders from Morrison, Prophetstown, and Tampico, IL, took receipt of thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies, on Monday morning, February 18, 2019.  Cases of 12 were delivered to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, at 11:00 a.m.   A

Schroeder Earns Master Municipal Clerk Status

Monday’s Morrison, IL, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder was recognized at the City Council meeting, on Monday, February 11, 2019, for her recent completion of education that designates her as a Master Municipal Clerk (MMC.) Joining over 1300 MMC’s worldwide, Schroeder has been pursuing the advanced recognition for over ten years. 

Colton Linke and Riley Wilkens Wrestle in State Finals

Morrison High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this article and a link to “about 300” February 2019 State Finals photos. The 2019 IHSA Individual wrestling season has concluded.  Colton Linke (37-9 on the season), Morrison’s 120 lb. wrestler, brought home a 6th place medal and All-State honors.  It was

Resthave Couples Renew Vows February 15

The day after Valentine’s Day, on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Resthave Care & Rehabilitation was transformed into an elegant wedding venue.  Seven couples reaffirmed their long-held marriages vows in the center’s Chapel, which overflowed with family, residents, and staff.  Honorees had an impressive 412 combined years of

2019 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition

After their performance in the St. Mary’s Church Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, three boys and four girls took home first place medals for their accurate shooting, good form, and composure. The Knights of Columbus have hosted Free Throw Competitions internationally since 1972,

Jacob Schlegel Signs Letter of Intent

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Morrison High School Senior Jacob Schlegel signed a Letter of Intent to play D2 Conference football at Upper Iowa University, in Fayette, IA.  The signing was held during homeroom, at approximately 2:35 p.m. in the cafeteria, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.   Pictured with their

January 2019 ARC Blood Drive Report

This report and photograph were submitted by Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N. The American Red Cross Northwest Illinois Territory Newsletter announced some great National and Regional awards, given at the quarterly meeting of the Heart of America and Badger Hawkeye regions.  Our region is the Top