Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took photographs and added captions. The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) traveled to Morrison, IL, on their trip through northwest Illinois, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami was part of the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders–from 19 States and Canada–pedaled
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied 16 photographs. The Editor took three photos of the MHS Band and Choir and Mark Schuler’s certificate. Morrison, IL, began its celebration of America’s 157th Decoration Day/Memorial Day parade, on Monday, May 29, 2023. It began at 10:30 a.m. with a Main Street parade and
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photo of Wes Haan speaking, on Monday, May 29, 2023. Click here to read the Memorial Day feature including parade pictures. The Editor photographed the Haan family military boots and cap. The latter shows the 1st Cavalry Division insignia of Doug Haan.
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to Third Thursday on June 15, 2023. This morning get together will be a special “treat,” because professional baker Shelli Eng will contribute strawberry scones, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. Many know her as “The Bread
Sharon Moore submitted this feature and photo. These ever-popular phrases that were, and still are, trending on TikTok: “Nobody’s gonna know!” “They’re gonna know!” “How are they gonna know?” Not many know what lies behind the front gate of Debby and Bob Vaughn’s home on S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.
The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) will travel through northwest Illinois including Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami will participate in the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders will pedal between 210-to-375 miles during their six-day tour. The tour brings riders from 19
Nursing and Healthcare college scholarships are offered annually by the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation. There are two separate applications, both of which can be found at www.cghmc.com/scholarships. The CGH Auxiliary awards annual $1000 scholarships to students who reside in the CGH service area. Students must have been
During the Vietnam Conflict Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken served in the U. S. Air Force, stationed in San Vito, Italy. He was an Intercept Operator in the Air Force Security Service. “My weapon against the Russians was my headphone,” he explained. Fifty-five years later, he still has secrets that
Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week, after two years of extensive negotiation with the Illinois Senate. This bill will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary
Kelly West submitted the press release. Gillian West (age 10) received a $500 grant from the Lions Club of Morrison, IL, to put toward an Explorer 12 Magnifier. She presented to the Club at their Tuesday, May 16, 2023, meeting. Gillian demonstrated how to operate her new visual aide, as
Marketing Director Mick Welding supplied this press release. Morrison Community Hospital has announced that it will take over the family clinic operations in Erie, effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. Approximately 1100 patients will be eligible to continue with medical services at Morrison Community Hospital. Pam Pfister, Morrison Hospital CEO, stated,
Publicity Director Todd Mickley submitted the press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have a night of brand new grandstand entertainment for the 152nd Fair! This year we welcome Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The crowd will be wowed
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags on the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed their mission at 10:15. Jerry Brearton took this photo of 40+ volunteers,
Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “Three Frenchmen and a Goat.” This quirky title relates the story of three brothers of French and Swiss immigrants during the late 19th century. These first-generation Americans created a company in Greenville, IL, that made fraternal initiation oddities and later transitioned to colorful