The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, will be out in force at various vendors and banks in Morrison on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, 2016, on Memorial Day Weekend, distributing the Flanders Poppy flower. Any and all donations are appreciated. Donations assist The American Legion Post
American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000. The members will purchase four stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. As of Saturday, May 14, they nearly have reached the 20% mark, with donations at
Camp Love ‘n Loss is a unique and innovative, one-day summer camp program, designed specifically for children ages six to 13 who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The mission of camp is to provide children with the resources to help them cope with their grief and to
The 2016 offspring of American Bald Eagles Liberty and Justice have been named, by public decree. Online voting began Monday, May 2, and concluded Monday, May 9, with Star and Sky earning a majority of the 5000 votes. The public selected from six paired options: Star and Sky–28% Hunter and
The Thursday, May 5, 2016, Grand Opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites marked completion of the first phase of the City’s Riverfront Revitalization. The hotel is located at 301 E. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL, and can be reached at 815-622-4002. The Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites
First Presbyterian Church will host a sealed-bid auction of fixtures, doors, flooring, appliances, and other usable materials, to be taken from the house at 308 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Among the items for sale are a newer furnace; newer
It is time to register for summer tutoring sessions for GED and ESL students. Computer-based GED programs are available free for qualified Adult Education students. Classes will run from Monday, June 6, through Tuesday, July 26, 2016. They will be held at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2,
Have you followed the incubation, hatching, and growth of the 2016 offspring of American Bald Eagles Liberty and Justice? To watch them in the nest visit http://www.alcoa.com/locations/usa_davenport/en/info_page/eaglecam.asp. The first egg hatched Friday, April 8, and the second hatched Monday, April 11. The eaglets are still fuzzy, but certainly have grown
The long-anticipated move of the Morrison Community Hospital Family Care Clinic, from the ground floor entrance off E. Knox Street, is about to become a reality. Effective Thursday, May 5, 2016, we will treat patients in our newly remodeled Family Care Clinic, located on the first floor. This area previously
Article submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the Cottonwood 4-H Club had its regular monthly meeting at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Three members presented talks in their chosen 4-H subject areas: Carissa Brinckley on German Shepherds and
Spring has sprung at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There are flowerpots of all colors, designs, and patterns on display. Will they be part of a garden, or as a piece of décor on a porch? There are lovely stand-alone containers for a desk or kitchen
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, wants to know your favorite books. No, the library is not asking for a book report or book review, only a few lines on a card will do. The library wants its readers to write two or three sentences on
Morrison’s American Legion Post #328, with the assistance of the Morrison Lions Club, has replaced the flag pole located at the boat ramp to Lake Carlton, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. The original flag pole was installed by the Morrison Lions Club and was dedicated to the memory of L. C.
The American Legion Post #328 at 306 E. Main Street in Morrison, IL, has certified the Post Officers for the 2016-2017 year. They include: Commander – Dale Usterbowski Senior Vice Commander – Terry Jones Junior Vice Commander – Erwin Stralow Adjutant – Ken Petersen Finance Officer – Jerry Brearton Service
Everyone is invited and welcome to attend the Hospice of the Rock River Valley yearly Memorial Service, to honor loved ones who died during the past year. The service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Boulevard, in Sterling,