For ages, two Boyer’s Springs have trickled under Crosby Road. A portion of the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail now crosses the outcropping of fresh water. Because the water location is below road grade, it was necessary to install a bridge for bikers and pedestrians. This safe, attractive Boyer’s Springs Bridge was
Lt. Col. Andrew Osborn recently retired from the U. S. Army after more than 21 years of honorable service. His parents, Gene and Marian Osborn of Morrison, IL, and sister Carol Osborn Burns of Bethlehem, PA, attended the retirement ceremony on Thursday, September 26, 2013, in Wiesbaden, Germany. From left-to-right
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photograph. Tuesday, November 21, 2013, was a day of beautiful weather, probably one of the last of the year, which is probably one reason why we didn’t have an abundance of donors. But we did meet
As part of the 2013 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, Emmanuel’s 85-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its seventh annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise.” which will be presented in three performances, Thursday and Sunday evenings, December 12 and
Dear Editor: Twenty-four years ago, a group of community members joined forces to create the first Festival of Trees benefiting Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Now, the Festival of Trees event continues as a tradition encompassing the entire Sauk Valley area. The Festival of Trees would not be possible
There are so many holiday activities planned during the 26th Annual Morrison Christmas Walk, on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2013, that a tri-fold seemed necessary. That way, participants can carry the complete itinerary in a pocket of purse. Click here to print “A Star Spangled Christmas!” The
Morrison Elementary PTO hosts its Annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The holiday location is Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Admission is FREE. The lunch stand will be provided by Cottonwood 4-H Club.
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender invites the public to “Come out and bid on 46 unique, table-top Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Walk. Several businesses in Morrison have beautiful, holiday table-top trees on display in their
ONE: The annual Christmas Walk will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, in downtown Fulton, IL, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. TWO: Christmas at Fulton’s Heritage Canyon will be held Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and with an Illuminated Walk from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The
The well-attended Open House at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, was layered with significance and sweetened with good wishes. From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. scores of well-wishers shared time to honor the long-standing dealership and its current owner, Mark Schuler. Daughter Megan
Please join the Early American Crafters on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, for two seasonal events on one day! Create a Christmas memory at our site beside the Mississippi River. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eleven historic or reproduction village buildings
On Saturday, November 16, 2013, 15 Morrison, IL, Junior High and High School students were collaborating with hundreds of other students from 85 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival (IMEA.) Pictured left-to-right are front row: Allison Houldson, Joy Sipes, Chloe Stingley, Megan Emerson, Cassie
Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from October 3, meeting Public Comment Old Business Market Street Parking Lot opened–20 striped spaces ComEd lot clean up/no additional parking
Northside School students will entertain the public on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2013, during their individual Holiday Programs. Each concert begins at 7:00 p.m. New elementary music teacher Lindsay Greer will direct these free events in Morrison High School’s auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL:
You have a second opportunity to help Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elf fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month to local homes. On Saturday, December 7, 2013, simply gather unwrapped, new toys and gifts and drive to the fire station, 206 W. Main Street,