Congressman Eric Sorensen is now accepting applications from High School students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U. S. Service Academy, for the Fall 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Sorensen will nominate qualified High School students from
Expect soft, slanted sun rays to guide you into The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to enjoy a Third Thursday gathering. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the public is welcomed from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Enjoy a variety of
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Morrison Historical Society Trustee and Docent for the day, Bob Vegter looked out the front of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Diagonally across the corner, he noticed the Historical Society event banner about Arnie Beswick had come partially untied. “It was
Morrison Historical Society will recognize one of the town’s famous and widely-admired residents: Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick. To validate this claim, Chad Starbuck of Fulton, IL, will offer a program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Sunday, October 20, 2024, beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at
On September 27-28, 2024, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation was proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its Surgical Complications/Wound Care Course, in Naperville, IL. These courses provide quality education to Podiatrists and Podiatric Medical Assistants. Eighty-five doctors participated in didactic lectures in the morning and cadaveric specimens in
Advantage One Credit Union members are invited to the financial institution, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, for a drive-through hot dog lunch, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Or, members may pick up their lunch inside the newly-decorated interior space. The International Credit Union Day and Member Appreciation event
Coach Tiffany Tipton reported “the Morrison Fury 10u Travel Ball Team recently received a very special award, for their 2024 season from USSSA Fastpitch Association. They were the all-time point leader for 10u C Division in the entire State of IL. You earn points based on games and tournaments
Morrison Community Hospital will host a special Ground-breaking event in November 2024, at the corner of Jackson and Knox Streets in Morrison, IL. The public is welcome to experience this joyful moment, when the event day is determined. The upcoming event will celebrate the start of a $15,000,000 expansion.
The Fulton (Martin House) Museum will host its monthly program, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. This month’s program pertains to the “Underground Railroad” as it relates to the strategic role played by Clinton County, IA, and Whiteside County, IL, in the years prior to the Civil
Phase two of construction is complete at the CGH Medical Center, finishing the expansive renovations to the main entrance and lobby, at100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. Beginning Monday, October 14, 2024, patients and visitors should once again use the main east parking lot and main entrance. Visitors may
Morrison Police Chief Kevin Soenksen submitted this report. Arrests: On September 24, 2024, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, 33, Morrison, IL, for Motor Vehicle Theft and Driving while License Suspended. Sandell was arrested after Morrison Police responded to a call in the 600
Christ Lutheran School hosts its Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school; on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The School address is 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through 11:00. A delicious meal will be served, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, and
For three-quarters of a century, citizens of and visitors to Morrison, IL, have benefited from the artistry, hard work, and joyful dedication of Morrison Garden Club members. During seven-and-a-half decades, treasured volunteers have distributed their talents throughout the community: planting trees in French Creek Park and the Bark Park;
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Please join us! Bring a table or a trunk/container to decorate and candy or prepackaged treats to
Register for Hallowe’en fun for all ages, on Saturday, October 19, 2024: www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. Dress for the free 9:00 a.m. Costume Contest, before the “Nightmare on High Street 3K (1.86 miles) Run/Walk.” It begins at Northside Elementary School, W. High Street and N. Genesee Street. Fees for the Run are