The following Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade entries won top prize in four categories, on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Float Winners Elfin’ Magic Award: given to the outstanding entry featuring children as the main part of the entry: Crossroads Community Church. Spectacular Sparkles Award: given to the entry that
How fast can you make your mini-Christmas tree spin? Explore reactions while making some holiday “cloud dough.” Youth ages 5-12 can learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) at the University of Illinois Extension holiday workshop. These workshops occur from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, December 17,
Mick Welding submitted this pres release. Friday, December 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, is the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Treasures and Bake Sale. Dody Ogburn and her Dietary staff will sell breakfast burritos. The Bake Sale will be held in the main entrance hallway. Donated, gently-used
Karla Burn submitted the text and photos. On Friday, December 2, 2022, Morrison Bark Park was closed, to pour cement for benches and the walk path to the water fountain. The pet-friendly water fountain was donated by Elkay, in Savanna, IL, and it will be installed next Spring along with
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey sent this short video of the Saturday, December 3, 2022, Christmas Parade. Kindly share the link with others. Click the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z3L-yJAuJCOCAqEReOB1ScjJO_v0x6i8/view.
“The World of Scuba Diving” will be presented by Victor Selmon, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00 p.m. This event is being sponsored by The Whiteside Forum and is free and open to the
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, the Early American Crafters will host a Christmas Walk from noon to 6:00 p.m. Heritage Canyon Christmas Walk has something for all ages. Stroll woodland paths, bridges, and brick sidewalks to visit recreated buildings decorated for the
Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites residents and neighbors of Morrison, IL, to attend the 35th annual Christmas Walk and parade, Saturday, December 3, 2022. The theme is Snowflake Wonderland. The multi-faceted , Main Street event begins at 5:30 p.m., on the corner of U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, November 17, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, November 14, 2022, Morrison Police arrested Adrianna S. Lopez, age 30 of Savanna, IL, after responding to the Morrison Community Hospital, for a report of an individual damaging property. Lopez was subsequently charged with
National Wreaths Across America Day is a free community event open to all people; it started as a simple gesture of thanks to America’s veterans. It has grown into a National movement of dedicated volunteers and communities, coming together, to not only remember the Nation’s fallen and honor their service,
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host ornament painting Saturday, December 3, 2022. Stop by any time between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., while you are enjoying the Christmas Walk and Parade. Ornaments, paint, and brushes will be supplied. There is no charge to create
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, November 28, 2022, session of the Morrison, IL, City Council convened without the attendance of Councilmen Josh West and Sidonna Mahaffey. Prior to addressing the agenda, Mayor Scott Vandermyde invited Eric Phend, President of the Deerview Condominium Association, to address the
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign November 18-28, 2022, reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and other State and local Law Enforcement agencies across Illinois
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance addressed a letter to MCUD #6 Parents and Guardians. I would like to update you on the Southside School Principal situation. The District is happy to announce that Keith Morgan will serve as Interim Principal at Southside Elementary, beginning Thursday,
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary has planned their annual fundraiser for the community. A Bake Sale and Treasures will be held Friday, December 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Delectable treats and gift items will be available for purchase in the Morrison Community Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street,