The fifth annual Women’s March is the weekend of October 7-9, with marches planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Women’s Wave is almost, here, with 345 marches planned from Hawaii to Maine and everywhere in between. Thousands of marchers are ready to take to the streets in a Women’s
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Team Leader for Morrison Community Blood Drives, submitted this report and shirt photos. Two regular blood donors and volunteers, Vern and Mary Latwesen, wore their Shark Week donor shirts given at the previous blood drive. The brown shirt was given to donors at the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The skies over Edgington, IL, were full of celebration as the Homecoming for the Rockridge Rockets included a visit from the Morrison Mustangs. The Mustangs brought in a record of two wins against three losses, to compete with the
Sean Sandrock submitted the press release and photos. The birthplace of President Ronald Wilson Reagan is pleased to welcome Mayor Graham Jeal of Grantham, England, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at 111 S. Main Street, Tampico, Illinois 61283. Grantham is the birth town of former United Kingdom
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle traffic crash involving a motorcycle, in the area of 24163 Moline Road, in rural Sterling, IL. Upon investigation and after speaking with witnesses, a single motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Moline Road, when the motorcycle
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2023 “Letters About Literature in Illinois” reading and writing competition. This contest is offered by the Illinois State Library’s Illinois Center for the Book. “Letters About Literature in Illinois” invites students
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl
Crossroads Community Church is very excited to announce its first Annual Craft/Vendor Show, to support their Crave students. The event is Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Our Crave students are raising funds for the
Take this pre-visit tour of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, which comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s and explore the trails from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride
Linda VanDusen, 66, of Sterling, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Linda was born on February 9, 1956, the daughter of Vernon and Shirley (Hill) Griffith. She married Ronald VanDusen on February 14, 1987. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2015. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Griffith;
Over several months in 2022, Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, prepared a patch unused ground and built a Pollinator Garden. Operation Pollination and the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund provided grant funding for the seeds. Their goal is to benefit pollinators and other wildlife. Although the ground had been prepared,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photograph. Morrison, IL, Morrison American Legion Post 328 held a 12:30 p.m. flag burning ceremony in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Post Commander Larry Zuidema presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Morrison Lions Club, for
Movie Night this evening, Friday, September 30, 2022, will occur at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The animated Pixar film, “Inside Out,” begins at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested for youths in grades 4-through-9. There is no admission cost. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. A cool evening followed a day of excitement, as Homecoming activities filled the town on the 2022 Homecoming celebration. A large crowd filled the stands and lined the railings, anticipating seeing the Mustangs capture their third win in a
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions soon for its December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Tryouts will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The show will be presented on Friday evening, December 2,