Site Administrator Sue Ottens posted this essay on the Morrison Historical Society Facebook page. It is reprinted here on Monday, November 11, 2024, by the Editor. Kindly share this information to those of all ages. “Ever wonder why Veterans Day is on the 11th and does not change [yearly?
Fulton, IL, Historical Society announces its upcoming program, “The Lincoln Highway: Its History, Impact, and Continual Interest.” The event is Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum, 707 10th Avenue. The north door entrance is easily accessible. The Lincoln Highway Commission’s mission was
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Church Dining Room, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Hearty Soup. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.
The staff at Morrison Community Hospital would like to thank our employees who strove to keep Morrison High School Football teams and fans safe and healthy, during the Fall 2024 season. Pictured left-to-right are EMS Paramedic Brooke Posateri; Team Physician Dr. Nicky Eustace; Physician Assistant Brandon Dennis; EMS Paramedic
Pictured is Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick seated in his first car–a 1950 Oldsmobile. In 1954 it became the first car he raced, and Drag Racing history began! Morrison Historical Society welcomes the public to pay homage to its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick, on Saturday, November 9,
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program. It will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 9, 2024, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, will hold low-dose, lung cancer screenings. For those who meet the eligibility requirements, listed in the chart below, an order from their physician is required for screening. For eligibility
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms to make sure the devices are working, as they turn their clocks back. IF YOU NEED HELP: If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms, or are physically unable
The City of Morrison, IL, Trick or Treat hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Listed are 11 locations who welcome trick-or-treaters. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office presents “Trunk or Treat” on October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00. The location is the Law Enforcement Center
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Fall Book & Gift Sale on Monday, November 4, 2024. Merchandise will be for sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby. Consider this a start to holiday shopping “at great prices.”
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted an outdoor Halloween Trick-or-Treating parade, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This beautiful fall day encouraged tons of ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, and more, to attend the event! Resthave residents adorned some fun costumes for the event, as well.
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents had a wonderful surprise, on Monday, October 28, 2024. Four kind and caring young ladies decided to stop by, with flowers and a Bible verse attached. Pictured with Resident Mary Jane Connelly, left-to-right are Gracie Becker, Kinsley Swaim, Halle Schaefer, and Riley Onken.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the
Morrison Chamber of Commerce has constructed an afternoon of holiday fun, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There is no admission cost.
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 600 people attended this entertaining, free event, on a gorgeous, sunny day that encouraged quality family time for all ages. Some stations