Lucky Queen of Hearts Winners

Karla Burn wrote this feature and supplied the photo. Brad Noble of Morrison IL, won the Queen of Hearts Jackpot on Thursday, December 1, 2022, and he was present for the drawing at Brick Block Pub (BBP), 105 W. Main Street, Morrison. He won 50% of the just-short-of-$20,000 jackpot. Congratulations

35th Morrison Christmas Walk December 3

Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites residents and neighbors of Morrison, IL, to attend the 35th annual Christmas Walk and parade, Saturday, December 3, 2022. The theme is Snowflake Wonderland. The multi-faceted , Main Street event begins at 5:30 p.m., on the corner of U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route

Homestead and Resthave Care Centers Host Trick-or-Treaters

Two adult care facilities in Morrison, IL, began the Halloween celebration four days early today, Thursday, October 27, 2022. They collaborated to make sure their event times did not conflict. Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, 403 Scenic Street, Business Office Manager Kim Straight greeted visitors with an inflatable dragon.

CGH Frontline Heroes: Nursing the World Back to Health

CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, is proud to honor our nurses during National Nurses Week, Friday, May 6, through Thursday, May 12, 2022. This annual celebration recognizes the steadfast care and dedication these front-line heroes show, in our hospital, clinics, and communities. The week is celebrated

Steamer Suite Revealed

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photos. Activities within a small community often create conflicts with school athletics and personal social demands, but Fulton High School students have found a potential solution.  On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, a Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held prior to the

Wreaths Across America Ceremonies December 18

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held at Lusk Cemetery, 202 Second Avenue North, in Albany, IL, and the Port Byron Veterans Memorial, corner of Oak and Main Streets, in Port Byron, IL.  Start times are 11:00 a.m. at Lusk Cemetery; noon at Port

MADC Supports Community Efforts

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report an took the photos. Shortly before noon on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) donated to two local organizations, to support their efforts in enhancing the advantages of living in the Morrison, IL, community. •Morrison Chamber of Commerce:  left-to-right, are

Heritage Canyon Lit Christmas Walk December 4

Editor’s note for Morrison residents:  Plan to attend the Heritage Canyon Christmas Walk at noon.  Then attend the Morrison Christmas Walk, starting at 3:00 p.m. with Live Windows on Main Street and a Parade at 4:30. The fragrance of cookies and  warm beverages, holiday music, fresh greens, and shortened daylight

MCH Auxiliary Bountiful Bake Sale December 10

Members of Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary have planned a scrumptious fundraiser for the community.  A Bountiful Bake Sale will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  Delectable items will be available for purchase in the new, gorgeous Morrison Community Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison,

Morrison Christmas Walk Begins at 3:00 December 4

The Saturday, December 4, 2021, Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk theme is “Comfort & Joy.”  Let’s celebrate the COMFORT of the Christmas Walk we all know and love, and the JOY of being able to host it on our brand new Main Street!  Be sure to note the daylight time changes

Library Friends Begin Campaign to Fund the Floor

Anne Frame wrote this feature. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, kicks off the Odell Public Library Friend’s ambitious campaign, “Fund Our Floor,” to replace flooring in the library.  Original carpeting–laid 26 years ago–is showing its age.  Wrinkling in certain areas has become a tripping hazard.  It is time for a change!

Fillies Capture Warren Title

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the team photograph. Starting a season undefeated and becoming a Tourney champion can only add excitement to a High School sports program.  That is exactly what the Morrison Fillies did last week, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Making the trek to

MCH Foundation Holiday Tour of Homes 1

Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30

Dr. Moline to Discuss Infrastructure November 18

The Whiteside Forum welcomes back Professor Emeritus Dr. Norm Moline, as he presents “Binding our State together: 200 Years of Canals, Railroads, Postal Service, Interurbans, and Roads.” This event is free and open to the public.  It will begin at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in the Community

2021 Veterans Day Ceremony

Editor’s note:  See veteran-specific editorials and political cartoons on the Opinions/Editorials page. The annual Veterans Day tribute will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Grove Hill Cemetery, High and N. Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL, beginning at 10:50 a.m.  Jerry Brearton will deliver the remarks.