For 15 years, since 1987, Morrison, IL, individuals have gathered along Lincolnway in peaceful, pro-life demonstration. In the early afternoon of Sunday, October 6, 2024, they gathered at 100 W. Lincolnway, in front of the former Wells Fargo Bank. Many participants carried signs in silence. “LIFE CHAIN is a
For the final time, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Church of St. Anne-Episcopal, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m., under the guidance of Father James Brzezinski. Wife Nancy will play the organ for the last time, too. At the end of August, they
It was impossible to drive past the home at 604 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024! Artistic, humorous, and gory decor was in place, wrapping three sides of the home, and on a porch and its roof. Occasional bones and dismembered body parts
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal will be served in the church Dining Room The meal features Chili; The Bread Lady Cinnamon Roll; lemonade and
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Chapel, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Masks may be required.
Celebrate the autumnal shift at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters and guest reenactors. “Fall Festival” takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation, to explore the grounds, buildings, and Petting Zoo. Plan
This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. She is pictured donating on her way to 15 gallons. The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m., until 5:45 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church,
The American Legion conducted its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. A small group of attendees watched “as we cleanse and purge these flags,” stated the Chaplain. Flags that have been deposited in the
The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned, pursuant to the U. S. Flag Code and Resolution 440 of
Late summer is a traditional time to schedule outdoor construction and building improvement projects. Cooler temperatures accompanied by Daylight Saving Time sunlight, make labor hours efficient. Following are three September 17-18, 2024, displays of such efforts in Morrison, IL, within four blocks of each other. Maintenance, new construction, and
CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) hosted its 28th Paint the Town event, in Morrison, IL. This family festival for the visual arts occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with between 1200-and-1300 outlined squares and a few circles available for painting. Musicians, a magician, a balloon artist, and great food
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos, with the exception of the first. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K & Duathlon, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was open to race fans spanning eight decades of age groups. Race information is available on this website https://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=78334#racetop. Events
Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024. The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, five miles west of Morrison, IL. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. of Sunday. Watch for
National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week is celebrated annually on the 4th week of September, this year it is Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024. The week honors the skill and hard work of Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs); Nurse Practitioners (NPs); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs); Clinical Nurse
United Way of Whiteside County, in partnership with LIFE Literacy of Fun for Everyone, is excited to announce Dolly’s Book Bash, a free, family-friendly event that celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This evening of literacy and fun will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:30