Morrison Lions Club Resumes Meetings

The Morrison Lions Club returns to its regular meeting schedule on the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on  September 3, 2013.   Tracy Muur is in charge of the program.  The club will be celebrating its 75 year

Fulton Needs Arts and Crafts Vendors

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for arts and craft vendors for the Fulton Fall Festival event, Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in downtown Fulton, IL   This is an outdoor event, held rain or shine.   Application forms can be obtained by visiting the

Tree Comes Down

A large maple tree has provided welcoming shade in front of the Morrison Historical Society for over a dozen years.  The building at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, previously housed Odell Public Library.  In the library’s past history the tree was planted, and it lived a long life.  During late

Stewards of Lyndon United Methodist Church Legacy

The Lyndon Area Historical Society extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Lyndon United Methodist Church and the Leon Methodist congregations for choosing us to preserve many cherished items of the Lyndon Methodist Church.  A decision to resolve with the Leon Methodist congregation in Prophetstown, IL, necessitated the closure of the

Recycling is Important to Morrison Lions Club

Morrison Lions participated again this year in the Recycle Day sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.  The club received 93 cell phones, 46 pairs of eyeglasses, and keys.  Donations of these items are greatly appreciated.

Golf Outing Benefits Hospice

Hospice of the Rock River Valley was the recipient of proceeds raised from the Schreiner Golf Outing, held on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Deer Valley Golf Club, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL.

P.E.O. Chapter FL May/June News

Morrison P.E.O. Chapter FL met at Bethesda Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.  Chapter members Nancy Pannier and Maisie Renkes served as hostesses, and Chapter FL Member Judy Johnson set up the program, “Share the Gift of Talent.”  Tom McEleney, from Clinton, IA, is a member of the Clinton

Submit a Recipe for Upcoming Cookbook

Food is a powerful link to our past and present enjoyment.  Its preparation and consumption occupies a good portion of each day.  For those who never have enough, it is a constant concern.

Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck

Morrison Historical Society Trustees will host the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2013, beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. with a potluck meal, in the Heritage Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Members and any interested persons are invited to attend the event and program. 

Holiday Gifts Available

Perhaps you are almost done with your holiday shopping, but still looking for that hard to buy for person or need that extra stocking stuffer or snack to set out during your holiday gathering. Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, has just the thing, a variety