The secret is out! Morrison, IL, has an art gallery, Loft 112, right on Main Street, which opened on Friday, December 15, 2017. Four weeks later, Loft 112 now has a total of 21 artists whose works are displayed for purchase, with more artists coming. “It is an exciting time
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, is partnering with the Clinton, IA, Pizza Ranch, located at 1347 11th Street NW, to raise some dough on Monday, January 8, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of dine-in or carry-out sales and customer tips during those hours.
Last year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly introduced the new “Citizen of the Year” award. Nominations are now being accepted for nominations of an individual (or couple) whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant difference in our Community. Nominees and the winners will be honored
As our 2017 annual campaign heads into 2018 at 84% of our goal, here at the United Way of Whiteside County, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your contributions and to wish you the happiest of holidays and a Happy New Year, too. As you
Here is just a friendly reminder from the Morrison Chamber Beautification Committee to all property owners. When the flurries do start to fly, to please keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice for pedestrians, especially in areas of high use, such as downtown and on school routes. We can all
Editor’s note: Gary Farrall, Erie, IL, submitted this article. Click here to read “What Deployed Troops Really Want.” Vintage Radio station WQUD, 105.5 FM, in Erie, IL, had a very successful second year, sending 144 individual boxes to a total of five different overseas military addresses. 2016 was the first year
Click here to read ten short examples of significant achievements of girls, from Daisies to Ambassadors, and women in the Girl Scouts of the USA program.
In an effort to support the safety of newborns and their families, CGH Medical Center will discontinue the submission of birth announcements to local newspapers, starting Monday, January 1, 2018….Parents will be provided with contact information for local newspapers if they wish to make their own announcement. The National Center
Odell Public Library’s Saturday, November 4, 2017, annual Book and Bake Sale realized a net profit of $2,302.47! The Friends of Odell Public Library thank all the people who brought in baked goods for the Bake Sale and to all the people who donated gently-used books for the Books Sale.
Last year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly introduced the new “Citizen of the Year” award. Nominations are now being accepted for nominations of an individual (or couple) whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant difference in our Community. Nominees and the winners will be honored
During the well-attended Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 2, 2017, the public was welcomed to visually unwrap a present, at 112 E. Main Street. The “present” was a blank canvas that will be transformed next month into an art gallery, with studio spaces and a retail business. A
1. I have two left feet and can’t dance. Bring your left foot and your right foot, and we will show you how to square dance no matter how you wear your feet. Square dancing is just directed walking. 2. I have no rhythm. You do not need to have
December 1, 2017 Dear Boys and Girls of Morrison, Today begins the happiest month of the year! That means, it is time for you to write me a Christmas letter. Tell me about your good behavior during the past 11 months. The elves and I so enjoy hearing all the
In 1917 a young Chicago, IL, businessman working in the insurance business, by the name of Melvin Jones, extended an invitation to delegations from various men’s clubs in the Chicago area. On June 7, 1917, this group formed the start of Lions and coordinated efforts to serve community needs. Clubs
Editor’s note: This article was reprinted on Veterans Day. Fourteen years after the inception of the City of Morrison Veterans’ Park & Memorial in 2003, the inscription on the central, black, granite memorial stone has been fulfilled: “In honor of all [emphasis supplied] the veterans who honorably served or paid