Join Earth Day Zoom Meeting Tonight

Marc Adami submitted this public reminder. “Join us tonight, Thursday, April 22, 2021, on-line via Zoom, to listen to, and talk with, Jennifer and Jared from the Mississippi River Museum.  You will need to register with the Zoom link below, but it only takes a minute, and you can do

River Cities Rotary Organized River Cleanup

Pastor Toni Lucas of Albany United Methodist Church submitted this report.  On Saturday, April 17, 2021, members of the Albany Riverfront Development Committee joined with members of River Cities Rotary in a cleanup project. River Cities Rotary coordinated the Mississippi River cleanup in four Illinois areas:  Albany, Cordova, Port Byron, and

Girl Troop 1504 Donates Cookies

Girl Scout Troop 1504 met in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  Earlier in the year, girls chose three organizations to receive varied boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

GSNI to Pay 2022 Girl and Adult Membership Fees

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced the “Our Girl Scout Gift” initiative.  It will pay 2022 Girl Scout membership fees for all new, previous, and returning Girl Scout members (girl and adult) who join GSNI or renew their GSNI membership before Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Missing Person Alert: Lorilee Hutson

Morrison Police Department is searching for Lorilee Lane Hutson, a 16-year-old female, who was last seen on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m.  Lorilee was last seen wearing an Army green sweatshirt with “USAF” in black lettering on the front, blue jeans, and white Adidas shoes.  She

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day April 24

Editor’s note:  The photo is from the Morrison Lions 2018 Recycle Day. The Morrison Lions Recycle Day event is back.  It is Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, for Morrison, IL, zip code residents only.

Because Nice Matters Award to KAST Laser Creations

Shortly after noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2021, members of Morrison Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor both Kayla Sipes and KAST Laser Creations, with a “Because Nice Matters!” customer service award.  Sipes and her parents, Kelvin and Sara Tenboer, own the laser etching business, located at 307 S. Orange

Keep April House Pinwheels Spinning

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The carefree pinwheel is the National symbol for child abuse prevention and child abuse survivors. Each spring, April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, invites supporters to sponsor a pinwheel with a $5 donation.  However, during 2021, due to

Because Nice Matters Award to Myra Huizenga

Shortly after noon on Thursday, April 1, 2021, Members of Morrison Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor Myra Huizenga, with a “Because Nice matters!” customer service award. She and husband Chad are owners of Hair Headquarters salon, 200 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. They purchased the business from Mike and

Campaign Honors White Sox Legend Ed Farmer

On April 1, 2021, Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign, featuring White Sox All-Star Relief Pitcher and longtime radio voice of the team, Ed “Farmio” Farmer, who died last year.  The campaign marks the beginning of National Donate Life Month in April. The Public Service Announcement

Michael Briscoe Joins Country Financial

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Country Financial, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 12:15 p.m.  On January 1, the business welcomed Financial Representative Michael Briscoe to the company.