Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article. “Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison , IL, would like to thank the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls for their generous donation,” stated Mick Welding, Marketing Director at MCH. “Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls wanted
Karla Burn submitted this article. On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a donation of $1000 from the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls and Leona Dirks. “Resthave plans to use this donation to help raise our residents’ and staff’s
Editor’s note: Marc K. Gravert of Morrison, IL, submitted this essay from a friend. Graver noted, “I know some have seen the post about The Christmas Star appearing this year on [Monday,] December 21st. I couldn’t help but really take a deeper look at how amazing that this occurrence would
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has planned an outdoor, drive-in, Candlelit Christmas Eve 2020 Service. The service will be broadcast live on radio channel 90.1 FM at 6:00 p.m. Speaker Ken Renkes will deliver the Christmas Eve Message outside, from the parking lot.
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Drive-Up Meal from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your
Between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., trick-or-treaters are invited to “grab and go,” at Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL, on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2020. There is no cost for the walking tacos or treats, but they are offered while supplies last. Grab something to eat and
The year 2020 has been a challenge for our Nation. It has been a year like no other. Yet its challenges call for Franciscan values. The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has developed a series of three videos, each about two minutes in length, which have themes inspired by Pope Francis:
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 29, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 8, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal
At a recent 2020 meeting of the Albany Food Pantry Board of Directors, members paused to thank everyone who has been so generous during these uncertain times. This generosity included both individuals and corporate entities. Corporate partners include Agri-King, Jo Carroll Energy, Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates unanticipated needs for maintaining facilities, at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 the schools. Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Senior High Youth Fellowship (YF) group stepped-up to assist on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Jamie Rodriguez is Director of Youth Ministries. He is
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to resume providing free community meals each Wednesday night and looks forward to serving you. Unfortunately, we cannot provide inside seating for fellowship, etc., due to restrictions. Due to the pandemic, the meal format has changed. We will operate
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will host a free, community, Drive-Up Meal on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Meals of a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and cookies will be hand-delivered to cars in front of the church. Volunteers ask that diners remain