The CGH Auxiliary will celebrate their 75th year on Thursday, November 4, 2021. On this date in 1946, Mrs. Hellen M. Lawrence met with about 25 women in her home, to discuss the shortage of Nurses caused by World War II. Together, they had a vision to contribute to the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. During a time of concern and a changing environment, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, shared their good fortune with the public, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The Assisted Living and Nursing facility had three
Morrison Community Blood Drive Program Leader Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N., wrote this report and sent the photograph. Thursday, September 16, 2021, was the date of the most recent American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive. It was held at St. Mary Catholic Church from noon to 6:00 p.m., on schedule
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) received a generous $1800 sponsorship from the Center for Financial Literacy, at North Central College on May 5, 2021. Funds are being used to empower local Girl Scouts in virtual entrepreneurship experiences. This includes providing activity-based resources to support earning entrepreneurship and business-related badges,
For over 50 years, Morrison Music Theater Association has presented quality productions to local audiences. The local organization announces its new season for November and December 2021, March 2022, and a second, autumn production to be announced. Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is the venue.
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action Projects, which have sustainable impact in their local and global communities. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is proud the announce the 2021 class of Gold Award
Marc Adami writes, “The Whiteside Forum bucket list of topics included Afghanistan, for the 2021-22 season. Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) has offered a gala speaking engagement opportunity, Reflections on Intervention, on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The live event is at Bradley University, Peoria, IL, featuring
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the top, two photographs. Karla Burn submitted the other three. Times are different as the world adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic and the demands it creates. Employees and residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, found
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore reported, “This morning, three of us planted and mulched [around] the Morrison[, IL,] sign, on the west end of town. Most of the plants were donated by Roger [and Sue Meiers, owners of] K & R Greenhouse. The two
Tawny Wiersema took these photographs. On Saturday, June 26, 2021, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center hosted its 8th Annual WHOA Benefit Horse Show, at the Whiteside County Fair Grounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Steve Hollewell was Judge. The fundraiser was for general operating expenses. There were 17 participants
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. Constructive conversations around the Morrison City Council tables highlighted the evening of Monday, June 28, 2021. Police Chief Brain Melton informed the Council that the Department has issued 20 non-vehicle permits, since the Council authorized their ability to operate on City streets. He
Activity Report of the Morrison Police Department The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 18, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report.
The 2020 United States Census Bureau offers highlights from the most recent statistics, related to the celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021. More than 111 Countries around the planet celebrate Father’s Day.
An anonymous benefactor would like to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. As such, the benefactor provided The Loft on Main with $10 certificates, to be used at select businesses. These certificates will be available to anyone who purchases artwork valued at more than $50, effective immediately. Click
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos voted to award four Congressional Gold Medals to the U. S. Capitol Police and other Law Enforcement agencies, that protected the U. S. Capitol during the Wednesday, January 6, attack on the Capitol, including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of