Attendees of the Odell Public Library Annual Book and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 4, 2017, found handmade Christmas ornaments to purchase, too. Ornaments to commemorate a favorite book or author had been created by Odell Public Library Friends. A Christmas tree at Odell Public Library, 302 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
Editor’s note: The first photograph was submitted by Jerry Brearton; Joe Bielema supplied the second. Morrison Fire Department checked off an item on their “to-do” list, close to 10:30 on Saturday, morning, October 20, 2017, atop the station roof, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. “The men all discussed it.
An adage states, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It seemed so, as the Morrison, IL, Hardee’s Restaurant locked its doors for the final time on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, October 20, the highway signs had been removed and lay on the driveway, at
Editor’s note: text source, The Associated Press. In an historic change, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is announcing plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts–starting next year–and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts. The Board of Directors voted unanimously
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is cautioning investors to watch out for opportunisticinvestment scams in the wake of widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “Natural disasters like this one have many stories which highlight the best in people as neighborshelp neighbors, but these situations can also bring
Thursday, September 14, 2017 on her birthday, Shelley Misch received a special gift this year; donating her baby basket to two-day-old Kesingtyn Frye and mer mom, Britni Wiersema. Shelley is the founder of Shelley’s Secret Stork It was birthed out of her desire to have babies, but because of
CGH Medical Center, 101 E Miller Road, Sterling, Illinois, celebrates CGH Week Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22, 2017. A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming
Whiteside County Fair in Morrison, IL, was named one of 15 finalists for a Fairground Facelift grant sponsored by Grinnell Mutual. Beginning at noon (CT) on Thursday, September 7, 2017, the public can visit the company’s Facebook page to vote for project finalists at www.facebook.com/myGrinnellMutual/ or go to grinnellmutual.com/promotions/fairground-facelift-promotion. Click
Editor’s Note: Dave Engaldo submitted this press release. The cities of Savanna, IL, and Sabula, IA, are planning a series of events around the dedication and opening of a new bridge, that spans the Mississippi River, linking the two communities. The $80.6 million bridge replaces one constructed in 1932.
The Early American Crafters would like to inform people that Heritage Canyon will be open for the Fall Festival, on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as planned. Because of the flooding on Friday, July 21, the park has been closed. However,
Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, a leader in the engineering tech educational field, announced construction of an 8000 square foot Innovation Center on campus. This center will bring together regional businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans, and Morrison Tech students, providing a place to create with equipment they might not have
Neatly arrayed along the 200 block of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, were 16 brightly polished motorcycles. Thirteen of them lined the south side of the street, three parked on the north. The belonged to a group of riders originating from the Rockford, IL, area who arrived for lunch on
The Whiteside County Fair Board and the Morrison Athletic Boosters are sponsoring a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are currently available from any Board member of the two organizations and at Farmers National Bank in Morrison, IL. The price is $5 for one ticket or $10 for three tickets. The 50/50 drawing
Starting Tuesday, August 1, and continuing through the end of October 2017, there will be a free produce stand for the public, in the empty lot north of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Under a sun shade, food items will be available for the taking, every day, around
Editor’s note: Click here to read about two Morrison, IL, matches: Bryson Cruz and Lt. Tim Erickson and Brodee Cruz with Officer Lonnie Smith. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley kicked off their community-wide volunteer recruitment campaign on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The campaign will run 100