As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Beginning about 10:55 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2023, a short, solemn
Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas each November, during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help by donating new toys or money to purchase them. Annually, MFD distributes toys to children in need. Families are eligible if their children–through Junior High ages–attend the
Plan to support the Morrison Fire Department’s drive-through sandwich sale, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. It will take place Saturday, November 18, 2023, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Enter from W. Main; exit onto U. S. Route 30. Choose from butterflied pork chops, brats, and hot dogs. Chips
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, local Veterans and one guest will be honored with a fresh, buffet breakfast, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., courtesy of Homestead of Morrison, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The annual Veterans Day observance will begin at 10:55 a.m. at Veterans Park and Memorial, in Grove
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Christine Fulton made a service call, for an issue concerning new, computer electrical cords. She and husband Rob own Morrison Computer Repair LLC, 223 E. Main Street, across from Community State Bank, in Morrison, IL. After the service call, she notified customer and the Editor,
As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 will honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Community members are encouraged to gather at Veterans Park and
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces Family Fun Day coloring contest winners. Hadley Vandermyde won the 5-and-Under category. [Editor’s note: the supplied photo caption is in error.] Selena Daffer, age 10, won the 6-and-Over category. Both girls won a candy bouquet. All of the colored pictures
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Medical Center Auxiliary cordially invite the public to the tenth annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony. It will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby, located at 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. Help us
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, will host a Celebration of Life for a former employee, Elisa “Nicki” Rideout, in the City of Morrison Community Room, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The hours of 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All who knew, or were assisted by, Nicki Rideout are invited
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce the cast and crew of its holiday radio show, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The play will be presented the weekend of the Morrison Christmas Walk, December 1-through-3, 2023, at Morrison Tech Auditorium, 701 Portland Street, Morrison, IL. Admission is free!
Today as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, 2023, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn back their clocks, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people lose their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your
Jude Holesinger submitted the article and photo. With Thanksgiving approaching and then Christmas, we naturally think of family gatherings around the table, which normally end in dessert. Traditionally, this includes a favorite pie, but do we truly know the story behind the pie? Catherine Lambrecht will share the history and
Continuing from Friday, November 3, 2023, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to take home as many books as they desire on Saturday, November 4. Simply make a donation for books and/or baked items, by 2:00 p.m. Volunteers displayed the 17 remaining sweets shortly
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host its Fall Book and Gift Sale on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the Hospital Lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage the community to support this Auxiliary fundraiser, whose mission is to support needed purchases for the
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The rains ended, and the winds slowed, as masked characters of the Hallowe’en season ventured into the streets of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 31. Trunk-or-Treat venues invited the treat-seeking youths. Streets flowed with numerous, creative costumes on various ages of kids,