On Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., Spring Valley Church welcomes The Wise Apple Riders from the Quad Cities area, shown at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL. The Wise Apple Riders enjoy playing old time gospel music with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and harmonica. They keep your foot tapping with
Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Minutes of May 2, 2013 will be approved. Public Comment Under Old Business topics of discussion include: Market Street parking lot Downtown Master Plan
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s March 27, 2013 Report Public Hearing Request for rezoning and spedial
On Tuesday,June 4, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Approval of May 7, 2013, minutes Introductions Public Hearing COA, 211 W. Main Street
Susan Black-Beth chose the occurrence of her approaching 36th birthday to support Cystic Fibrosis in an interactive, social-media format. May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month. On her Facebook page she posted the following message on Monday, May 20, 2013. Incredible responses followed! “Tomorrow [Tuesday, May 21,] I will celebrate my
THE National Bank will hold a free community cookout on Friday, June 7, 2013, during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Noncustomers as well as clients are equally welcome to the annual event. Twenty prizes will be awarded. Register to win
Beginning Wednesday, May 29, through Thursday, August 15, 2013, Crossroads Church will prepare and dispense FREE bag lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Pick-up is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Crave Building, on the southwest corner of W. Market and Base Streets, Morrison. Lunches are provided for
Gary M. Farral shared these photos of Memorial Day in Erie, IL. They represent similar events in small towns across the United States today, May 27, 2013. The initial celebration is up for speculation between several communities, but being the first to hold one is of no importance to
The Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 27, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. At 11:00 services begin at the Veterans Memorial/Pavilion in Grove Hill Cemetery. Daniel Anderson, U. S. Army recruiter, will be the speaker. Afterwards, American Legion Post #328 will hold an Open House from 12:00 noon
Graduation exercises for the Morison High School Class of 2013 will be held Sunday, May 26, at the E. M. “Bud” Cole Stadium, if the predicted thunderstorms avoid the area, or in the Auditorium, if they do not. Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m. for 71 students. Click here to view
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station was transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 19, 2013, serving the annual community breakfast to “over 860 people,” according to Chief Dave Benters. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. allowed early and late risers to enjoy a freshly-cooked
The untimely and sad passing of beloved dance teacher Anne Petersen has stirred memories of lessons, recitals, costumes, a 30-year anniversary, and performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Her efforts to share a love of dance have surely resonated with generations in the Morrison, IL, area, prior to Petersen’s visitation and
On Monday morning, May 20, 2013, Bob Vaughn, above left, was filled with anticipation. “The first new brick on [a] Market Street [building] will be layed today!” he announced. The men who made that happen are, left-to-right: Eric Elmendorf, Elmendorf Masonry, Inc. of Sterling, IL mason John Sumption laborer Derek
“Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself,” stated Havelock Ellis in The Dance of Life. Morrison, IL, choreographer and dance instructor Anne Petersen, made that her focus for decades. She
Are you a Mustang football fan? Did you play football as a youth? Do you have trouble waiting for football season to begin? Then you will enjoy this unique summer opportunity. Attend an Alumni Football USA game and benefit the Morrison High School football program. Do you especially enjoy the