October 2023 Rotary Students of the Month are Cambell Buikema and Carson Strating. Cambell is the daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. She has participated in Golf in her Freshman year and Volleyball all four years. She is a member of Student Council and the National Honor Society. She has
Durand, IL, will host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, from Saturday, December 2, 2023, through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Durand is 73 miles from Morrison, IL, and north of Rockford, IL.
Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL, 508 E. 11th Street, will shine brightly for the 4th consecutive holiday season, as visitors enjoy festive light displays, put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year, with seven more displays throughout the park. The
“A Storybook Christmas” is the theme of the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade, Tree Lighting and Carols, and Downtown Christmas Walk event. Events will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. As part of the holiday happenings, there will be “Warm Winter Wishes”
The charming photo was taken by Wes Tharp. Editor’s note: MMTA Radio Hour plays have characters talking and walking before the start of the radio program format. Arrive a bit early to catch this behind-the-scenes “act”ivity. Shazam! Out of the black night comes Mesa Popkin portraying the angel of the
Rotary Students of the Month for November 2023 are Peyton Emerson, left, and Cooper Bush. Peyton is the daughter of Kristy and Mike Wagenecht. During school Peyton is involved in Student Council, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She is also involved with community activities, such as selling sandwiches, the Harvest Hammer,
Morrison Historical Society again will host Wolf Koch for the final Program Season, on Sunday November 19, 2023, to honor our past and current Veterans. Koch’s World War II topic describes an impactful day of U. S. Army resolve and teamwork. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. for his 1:30 program,
The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 16th annual Christmas cantata. “The Miracle of Christmas!” which will be presented in three services: Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December
St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. Register at www.redcross.org. Be sure to drink 16 ounces of extra
Written with photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Jeg Weets, son of Jenna and Brad Weets of Morrison, IL, was given a send-off on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as he departed school, in preparation for his surgery on Wednesday, November 15. Jeg suffers from the impact of Nieman Pick Disease
Fans of 1955s Film Noir movies are invited to watch “the most startling story the screen has ever dared reveal!” at Odell Public Library tonight, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The title is “The Big Combo.” There is
Editor’s note: Click here to read about the Quilt of Valor® presentation for William G. Brackemyer on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired) enlisted in the U. S. Army on October 10, 1988, under the delayed entry program. This Morrison, IL, resident entered
Editor’s note: Click here to read the career military accomplishments of Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired.) A personalized and loving recognition took place at the American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. This patriotic event was apropos of
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 16, 2023, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax inside the historic building that is filled with art, from floor to ceiling
“Orchestrally Speaking” opens the 70th annual Clinton Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023. The concert will be presented in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, E. Miller Road at Fourth Avenue, Sterling, IL. This year’s program includes three solid pieces from three solid composers led by