Eleanor Roosevelt to Speak March 12

Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will host a program to focus on one of America’s most influential and respected women, set for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023. The location is The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Megan Wells presents “Eleanor Roosevelt: On Discovering How to Be Useful.” She is

March 10 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday, March 10, 2023. The following meals are March 17 and 31. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, fried and baked Alaskan Pollack.  Beer-battered

MCH Books and Gifts Sale March 7

The community is invited to attend the annual Books and Gifts Sale, sponsored by Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary. It will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The event will be in the Hospital Lobby from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

MMTA to Produce “Charlotte’s Web”

Kathy Janicek submitted the press release. Morrison Music Theatre Association will present “Charlotte’s Web” on Friday, March 10, 2023, and Saturday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be in the theater at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, in Morrison, IL. The

February 26 Whiteside Forum Features Restored Furniture

Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker and historical object expert Ralph Kennedy, from Mount Carroll, IL, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the City of Morrison, IL, Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, starting at 2:00 p.m. All

Whiteside Forum Furniture Conservation Program

Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker and historical object expert Ralph Kennedy, from Mount Carroll, IL, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the City of Morrison, IL, Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, starting at 2:00 p.m. All

Hear Ye! Girl Scout Cookies Arrived

If the morning air in downtown Morrison, IL, smelled sweeter on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, it likely was, because loads of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered. Mahaffey’s on Main Street owner Sidonna Mahaffey had offered her building as delivery and pick-up location. Cookie Chaos Chairman Hillary Blevins took receipt

February 16 Third Thursday

The Editor was on vacation during the first Third Thursday of 2023. Sharon Boyles supplied these photos from that morning. A month later, expected snow and winds were to begin late Wednesday, February 15, and continue through the night of Thursday, February 16. Schools will be closed. However, The Loft

Rotary February Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary Students of the Month, for February 2023, are Logan Baker and Marissa Folkers. Logan is the son of Jason and Krista Baker. He loves to work out and lift weights, which is why he served as Captain of both the Football and Wrestling teams. He also participated in

Henson Received Honors Recognition

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages, during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the Highest honors designation. High Honor citations go

Wicker on Dean’s List

Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, announced members of the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement,  The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or

Lincoln to Speak on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality

In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1809, Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will showcase a professional Lincoln interpreter to address the public, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Bring an interested person. Perfectly apropos of

MCH Earns Achievement for 2nd Year

Morrison Community Hospital was recognized for being in the top 10% of all Critical Access Hospitals in the Country, for exceptional outpatient quality of care, as well as being a high-achieving HCAHPS hospital. MCH earned this prestigous recognition for the second year in a row. Laura Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant

Community Invited to Scout and Souper Bowl Sunday

Celebrate Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 12, 2023, recognizing the anniversary of the origin of Boy Scouts of America, on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is a day to demonstrate “A Scout is Reverent” and to thank Morrison United Methodist Church for making their facility available for meetings and events.

ImpactLife Blood Drive March 6

Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Scan the barcode or email Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org. Note the gift card or t-shirt giveaways for donors.