2024 Easter Egg Hunts

The following service organizations and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2024 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in

March 18 Ballgame Cancellations

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan submitted this announcement for Monday, March 18, 2024. Tonight’s Softball and Baseball games at LeWin have been cancelled due to the weather. Softball will go to LeWin tomorrow, March 19, for the makeup date. Baseball already has games at Galva tomorrow, so a makeup date will

March 14 is Pi Day

March 14, 2024, is an amusing day of observance.  Normally, people acknowledge 3/14 as “Pi Day,” because those three numbers are the beginning of the “irrational” number, pi, from the Greek alphabet. Pi is the most recognized mathematical constant in the world.  Scholars often consider pi the most important and

New Parking at County Health Department

Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) is excited to announce we have begun construction expansion for the Community Health Clinic, 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. This will include space for additional services. Also, for anyone visiting the Community Health Clinic, an expanded Waiting Area will reduce confusion and provide

March 10 Girl Scout Sunday

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invited the public to attend the annual Girl Scout Sunday worship, on March 10, 2024. Pastor Sun-Ah Kang officiated the 9:00 a.m. service and message to Girl Scouts. Prior to, and during, the worship service nine girls took various roles. They

Morrison Taste of Ireland 2024

From east-to-west and north-to-south in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2024, these 17 Morrison, IL, businesses will offer a variety of foods and beverages. Choose from corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Several options are available currently

Vintage Postcard Program March 19

This vintage, holiday postcard was sent to Morrison, IL, in 1909. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library and Illinois Humanities invite you to attend “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison. Katherine Hamilton-Smith

Turn Clocks Ahead and Test Smoke Alarms

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024. When this annual event occurs, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward, to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire

March 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #2

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their second Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on March 8, 2024.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 10

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00 a.m.  Turn your clocks ahead one hour, before going to bed on Saturday, March 9, to wake up to the correct Daylight Saving Time. Appliances, watches, vehicle clocks, other household or business clocks will need to be adjusted–unless they are

Wright Brothers and Modglin Earn State Berths

Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this feature and photographs. Well-wishers, staff, and students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will hold a send-off Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Three State Wrestling qualifiers are chasing a State title: left-to-right, Eli Modglin, Uryah

Irish Music at Windmill Cultural Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, with Fulton’s Volunteer Millers. “Songs of Ireland” by Chicago-area musician Rick Pickren is the March Miller Program, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, (across the street from de Immigrant windmill.) Clap your hands and sing

Veltrop Chosen for Class 2A First Team

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6:33 a.m., Morrison High School Fillies Basketball Coach Kerry Grim shared a thrilling announcement. “The Illinois News Media AP Girls Basketball All State Teams released yesterday, [Wednesday, February 28,] and Morrison Fillies’ Camryn Veltrop was selected Class 2A First Team All State! Camryn is the

Lions Club Annual Rose Day Sale and Recycle Day

Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for a dozen roses to be delivered on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. We cannot guarantee a certain color, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. The colors are vivid, from reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, to pinks, as well as

March 7 Begin to Line Dance

Neither dance experience nor a partner are necessary to enjoy learning to line dance. Just get in line! Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, for this free, public activity. Classes begin Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public