4th Annual MCH Christmas Tour of Homes

  Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host its 4th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Details can also be found on our website: https://morrisonhospital.com and click on the Foundation tab. Purchase

Prombo Explains Prairie Garden and Greenhouse to Rotary

  Mick Welding wrote, “Recently Rotary Club members were treated to a presentation from Tonia Prombo, who talked about the prairie garden and the new greenhouse at Morrison High School.  She noted that a grant was received for the garden.” MHS Alumni helped raise funds for the greenhouse.  As a

Lincoln Highway Program November 17

  Fulton, IL, Historical Society announces its upcoming program, “The Lincoln Highway:  Its History, Impact, and Continual Interest.”  The event is Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum, 707 10th Avenue.  The north door entrance is easily accessible. The Lincoln Highway Commission’s mission was

Lunch and Learn About Scams

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites its members and the public to attend a “Lunch and Learn” session, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, concerning the threat of financial scams.  Farmers National Bank will conduct the event from noon to 1:00 p.m. The Briefing Room, 114 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL,

Calling All Drag Racing Fans November 9

  Pictured is Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick seated in his first car–a 1950 Oldsmobile.  In 1954 it became the first car he raced, and Drag Racing history began! Morrison Historical Society welcomes the public to pay homage to its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick, on Saturday, November 9,

Girl Scouts Receive $29,920 Grant

  Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) received a generous $29,290 grant from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  Funds from this grant will be used to support the organization’s Project Opportunity programs in Rockford, and Elgin, IL.  The grant supports paid facilitators–who will conduct

Resthave Family Fun Day Coloring Winners

  Karla Burn, Marketing Director, submitted this press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Over 600 people attended this entertaining, free event. Residents voted on the best-colored

CGH to Hold Lung Cancer Screenings November 9

  From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 9, 2024, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, will hold low-dose, lung cancer screenings.  For those who meet the eligibility requirements, listed in the chart below, an order from their physician is required for screening. For eligibility

MCH Auxiliary Fall Book & Gift Sale November 4

  Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Fall Book & Gift Sale on Monday, November 4, 2024.  Merchandise will be for sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,  in the Hospital Lobby. Consider this a start to holiday shopping “at great prices.”

October 24 Trick or Treaters at Resthave

  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted an outdoor Halloween Trick-or-Treating parade, on Thursday, October 24, 2024.  This beautiful fall day encouraged tons of ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, and more, to attend the event! Resthave residents adorned some fun costumes for the event, as well.

October Highway Clean Up by Morrison Rotary

  Mick Welding supplied the press release and photograph. Morrison Rotary Club once again took time to clean trash on U. S. Highway 30.   Taking part in the Thursday, October 10, 2024, clean up were left-to-right, Dan Vandermyde, Dr. Brad Yaklich, Kevin Kuehl, Mike Gunderson, Kevin Schisler, John Prange, Ted

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Held Family Fun Day

  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Over 600 people attended this entertaining, free event, on a gorgeous, sunny day that encouraged quality family time for all ages. Some stations

CGH Auxiliary Donates Automated External Defibrillator

  A new automated external defibrillator (AED), located outside the Main Clinic Laboratory, is the CGH Auxiliary’s latest contribution, to aid in delivering high-quality healthcare at CGH.  AEDs help ensure rapid response to cardiac arrest.  An AED analyzes the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, will deliver an electrical shock, or

Morrison Lions Selling Holiday Hams

  It is time to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas and a Lions Club Holiday Ham!  We need to have orders for these delicious hams to our supplier, by Sunday, November 3, 2024, (for Thanksgiving delivery on Friday, November 22.)  Orders for Christmas hams must be received by Sunday, December

Impact Life Blood Drive November 4

  Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, November 4, 2024.  The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise Batterton at Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org, or online