Extended Christmas Hours at The Loft on Main

  The final Third Thursday of 2024, December 19, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, brought together a group of folks who share conversation and company, over tasty home made baked items, coffee, and warm tea.  Not-quite-last-minute shopping took place, too. Seated left-to-right are Ned

Final 2024 Third Thursday is Today

  Today is the final 2024 Third Thursday at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Enjoy a gathering from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the doors open for shoppers. Explore art in a multitude of media. Finish your gift buying: search for one-of-a-kind Hostess or Christmas or

MCH Expansion Ground Was Broken

  Editor’s note:  Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister submitted this press release, which includes comments by Hospital Board Chairman Don Beswick.  The Editor took the photographs on Thursday, December 5, 2024. “It has been almost five years since we celebrated a groundbreaking for our Emergency Room/Medical Surgical addition.  Today

Come Early; WAIT as Rotary Elves Wrap Your Gifts

  “Come early, before the snow, and wait while Rotary Club and MHS students wrap your Christmas gifts,” advised Rotarian Kathy Schmidt.  “Rotary Club will wrap your gifts at no charge today,” Saturday, December 14, 2024. See the guidelines below.

Rotary December Students of the Month

Morrison Rotary Organization honored two High School students for the month of December 2024:  MaKenzie Neas, left, and Bella Duncan. MaKenzie Neas is the daughter of Eric and Stephanie Neas.  Her parents own Urban Eats in Morrison, IL, so she is excited to work there.While in school MaKenzie has participated

FNB Open House and Retirement Party

Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its doors to a Holiday Open House, on Friday, December 20, 2024, (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, December 21, (8:00 a.m. to noon.) A second reason to celebrate is the retirement of Brenda Martin, as she concludes over 16

Rotary Requests Christmas Wrapping Supplies

  Rotary Wrappers will be at your gift wrap service, on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  Take gifts to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for wrapping by Rotary elves.  Include a label/note on each gift, to indicate how you want the gift tag

Resthave Collecting Toys for Local Children

  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is assisting two organizations who make Christmas joyful for local children:  Helping Hands and Morrison Fire Department. Individuals or groups are invited to support the toy drive with donated gifts.

Hundreds Gathered to Honor Arnie Beswick

  Editor’s note:  Photographs published here are by Steven Siefken, Louise Wiersema, and the Editor.  Daughter Michele Beswick and long-time assistant/fan Chad Starbuck crafted an historical PowerPoint slideshow of Beswick’s vehicles; it displayed on screens during the event. Outside Ebenezer Reformed Church, viewing of a McCormick Farmall Tractor and the

Kiwanis Makes Donation to WHOA

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Debra Stiefel reported, “Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis, presented a $500 check to Erin Luckey, member of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) “We are able to donate this through our community support, during our sandwich sales and fruit and cheese sales. “We have

November 14 ARC Blood Drive Report

  The report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The Thursday, November 14, 2024, American Red Cross blood drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m.  Thank you to the Church for allowing

Girl Scouts Receive $10,000 Grant

    Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) received a generous $10,000 grant from the Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation, Bank of American, N.A. Trustee.  Funds from this grant will be used to support Hispanic engagement throughout northern Illinois, in all the areas GSNI serves. The grant will assist with

Food Pantry Second Annual Turkey Trot

  President Leveda Ashlin submitted the press release. Mark your calendars for the second Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Morrison Food Pantry, NFP.  It will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, on November 30, 2024, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Start time is 9:00 a.m. 

2024 MCH Auxiliary Bake Sale December 6

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will hold its annual “Bountiful Christmas Bake Sale” on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the main lobby.  It is from 8:00 a.m.-to-1:00 p.m.  Experienced shoppers know to come early for the best selection, because sell-outs are the norm. Karen Price

November 30 Food Pantry Turkey Trot

  President Leveda Ashlin submitted this press release. Mark your calendars for the second Annual Turkey Trot to benefit Morrison Community Food Pantry, NFP.  The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  This is a Fun Run/Walk for runners, friends, and