Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes local youth to enjoy these two events. Saturday, May 28, 2022, is the deadline for required registration, for the upcoming “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club. It is designed for children age three through current eighth grade. Club members will
Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photos. Morrison American Legion Post 328 and several volunteers (ages from 15 to 92) planted over 1000 flags on veterans’ graves, on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. The flags will stay in place until the 4th of June. Below,
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will take you on a memory ride aboard the historic Sterling-Dixon, IL, Trolley, at their Sunday, May 15, 2022, meeting and program. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, with a start time of 2:00 p.m. After the program, enjoy refreshments.
United Way of Whiteside County CEO Keri Olson submitted the press release and photograph. For 102 years, this imposing, two-story, brick edifice has been a gathering place, at 502 First Avenue, Sterling, IL. It began as a church, welcoming life-long parishioners and visitors, and celebrating baptisms, Sunday Schools programs, weddings,
Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Bargain Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Cattail Park, in Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue north, out of town, toward the Golf Course. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., and the sale ends at noon. How does the Plant
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club again will hold a Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 21, 2022, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the sale
Anne Frame submitted the article and photographs. A community library has one purpose. That is to serve its patrons, from all ages, helping to educate, inform, and find enjoyment in the countless books on the many shelves. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has throughout its history
The City of Morrison donated $12,500 to the Morrison Bark Park, on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Those funds combined with $5000 from Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) have made it possible to raise the fence, by the end of May or June. Stay tuned for information about
Media Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the pictures. Copper, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Therapy dog, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday March 31, 2022. He is a Golden Doodle, whose sire and dam were a Golden Retriever and Poodle. He brought his
Anne Frame submitted this fundraising update and the photos. This attractive banner now tracks the progress of the Odell Public Library’s “Fund Our Floor” campaign. At left, Odell Library staff member Katie Rider accepts a banner from Tony Belha, of Marketing by Moonlight. Also pictured are helpers Bobby and Tommy
DAR Regent Connie Foster, of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL District II, submitted ten student recognitions in three Counties. The DAR Good Citizens Award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature; Jered Cross submitted the photos. On Sunday, January, 16, 2022, 80-year-old Sondra Horn made her annual snow angel. This spirited, fun-loving, spry, and agile woman resides at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the Assisted Living wing. She is
Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors opened at 1:00 p.m., prior to the 1:30 Call to Order, by President Harvey Zuidema. Five new Board Trustees were approved. Below left-to-right are Vernon Tervelt, Carmen Church,
As the current President of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, I would like to clarify to the Community, that we currently do not have a Board-approved “Building Fund,” as reported in a previous article. Although options for relocating are being discussed, no decision on any possible option is imminent. The
This report was written by American Red Cross Illinois Region Communications Manager, Holly Baker. The American Red Cross is facing a National blood crisis–its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. ARC of Illinois hosts blood drives every day across the Nation, These