All are invited and encouraged to attend “LGBTQ 101,” an educational workshop to help us better understand those in our community who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning–LGBTQ+. This free, community opportunity will be led by Chase Norris, M.S. Ed, LPC, NCC, Executive Director of Clock, Inc. He
My name is Kaywyn Beswick, and I have been a resident of Morrison, IL, since 1984, for over half of my life. When I am asked where I’m from, I always say Morrison, instead of my birthplace of Clinton, IA. For those who do not know, I have been actively
Due to forecasted temperatures early tomorrow morning, on Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 again will start two hours late.
Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Wednesday, January 5, through Friday, January 7, 2022, in honor of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic of the Bradley[, IL,] Police Department. Officer Rittmanic, 49, was shot and killed with her own gun in the line of
The Board members of Morrison Friends Food Pantry have received written notice from Director Kaywyn Beswick of her decision to resign from the position, effective [Saturday,] January 1, 2022. The Board voted to officially accept the resignation at a special meeting held [Tuesday,] December 28, 2021. While an entirely volunteer
Editor’s note: Orders that have been placed with individual, Troop 1504 Girl Scouts will be delivered in February. Online ordering allows purchasers to receive cookies right away. Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts of the USA opened their 2022 Online Cookie Sale, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Cookie lovers conveniently place shipped
Florene R. Shaw, 76, of Sterling, IL, died Friday December 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Florene was born September 13, 1945, in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Imogen (Handel) Oviatt. She married Jerry D. Shaw on November 3, 1961, in Mt. Carroll. He preceded her
Anne Frame wrote this feature. Last year, in November 2021, Odell Public Library Friends addressed envelopes and wrote notes, kindly asking for a donation to the “Fund Our Floor” campaign. Friends Treasurer Barb Peterson, left, presented Library Director Meridith Layne with the first donation–a $5000. In December, Barb Kophamer, below
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will provide COVID-19 J & J and Moderna boosters and vaccines, by appointment, on Friday January 7, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please call 815-772-5537 and leave a voicemail; your call will be returned promptly with
Editor’s note: Many ingredients for this meal were donated: Family Chef Restaurant of Morrison, IL, (dinner rolls); Tyson Foods in Hillsdale, IL, (beef); Sauk Valley Food Bank in Sterling, IL, (vegetables.) One meal will be serve per month until further notice. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, First Presbyterian Church, 100
The Loft on Main was one of many Morrison, IL, Main Street businesses that saw revenues decline and customer access fluctuate in 2021, during a COVID-19 pandemic and downtown street demolition and reconstruction. To stay open, inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Board members, staff, and volunteers
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 has postponed COVID-19 testing, for non-certified personnel. Originally set for Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the event will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Inside its new lobby, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, continued the annual Tree of Lights remembrance tribute, with modifications due to COVID-19 and its virulent variants. There was neither a public memorial service, naming those who passed in 2021, nor individuals to place an ornament on
Charles G. Maxwell, 82, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling. Charles was born March 25, 1939, the son of Earl and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. He married Nancy Hein on September 29, 1957, at Rock Falls[, IL,] Immanuel Lutheran Church. Charles retired
Editor’s note: The photograph is from September 3, 2020, at the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Mahaffey’s On Main Street. Mahaffey’s On Main Street, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, offers an excellent rental space for meetings, parties, showers, reunions, and events. The venue features tables, chairs, and