Ashley Imel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-Nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs,
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On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will begin at 2:00 p.m., in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Featured will be Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony. Winner of the orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions, Rileigh Wren, a Senior at Sterling High
Crystal Fiegenschuh, pictured below, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Medical Center Critical Care Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, the award honors Nurses around the world, who • go above and beyond for their patients •
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 19, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts will host a pair of indoor, Cookie Booth sales for the public, at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. All varieties are available–while supplies last–at $6 a box. Sale hours are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28, 2025. Morrison Troop
Morrison Athletic Boosters listed the sports schedules for the week of February 10, 2025. Note: Due to forecasted snow on Wednesday, February 12, there will be no school; all evening activities are cancelled.
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, to host a community-wide, second “Tiny Art Show.” The initial, multi-age event in February 2022 saw 500 kits put into the hands of painting enthusiasts. Seventy percent of those canvases and
For Football fans, anticipation has built for today’s post-season game, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central time. Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, is the venue. The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) will meet the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2.) They have faced each other in 11 Super
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
On Friday, February 7, 2025, University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Dean’s List. Honored are those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the Fall 2024 semester. The University also announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 12, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, marks “2-1-1 Day,” a day dedicated to recognizing the essential helpline provided by United Way. For over a decade, 2-1-1 has connected people to vital community services. Knowing who to call is crucial in times of crisis. While 911 is reserved for life-threatening emergencies, what if
The Windmill Volunteer Millers invite the public to attend the next Miller program on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Our program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill in Fulton, IL. All programming is free
Jerry Bearton wrote this essay. Please join The American Legion at 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Melissa Van Drew, a Representative of the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, will offer a PowerPoint presentation about America’s most-decorated soldier. Army Major Audie Leon
Brian “Fox” Ellis will portray Abraham Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon, at the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society meeting, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Herndon wrote one of the most important and controversial