Student Council and Resthave Residents Make Cards

The Morrison High School Student Council came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 15, 2017, to make Christmas cards with the residents.  Council members brought items the residents could use to decorate their cards and helped the residents, as well. Both residents and students shared

Sign Up for Royal 50 Trips

Community State Bank’s Royal 50 Trips make great Christmas presents! In January, Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook will be our destination for lunch and the play, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The date is Thursday, January 25, 2018. The price of $90 includes meal, show, transportation, and tip. Money

Angelo’s Gifts the CGH Health Foundation

Santa’s elves made an early appearance this year in the Sauk Valley area, by delivering a very special gift to the CGH Health Foundation. Led by head elf Michelle Hodge, Operations Manager at Angelo’s Pizzeria, a gift of $16,230 was merrily presented [in November 2017], to Joan Hermes, Foundation Executive

Clinton Family Gets Surprise Car

Due to the generosity of our community, a local family will be receiving a car this Holiday season. Thursday, December 14, 2017, will be a very exciting day, when the Salvation Army’s Cruisin’ with Care car giveaway will award a deserving family with a donated vehicle. The event will take place at

Hero’s Offers New Year’s Eve and Day Meals

Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll.  The meal is available from

Hero’s Offers New Year’s Eve and Day Meals (2)

Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll.  The meal is available from

CCC $20 Bus Trip to Chicago December 15

The Clinton Community College Student Senate is hosting a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Friday, December 15, 2017.  The public is invited to ride to the downtown area and spend the day on their own.  Visit museums, shops, and restaurants.  The cost is $20 per person, or $10 for

MCH Auxiliary Fundraiser December 8

This year’s Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Holiday Treasure and Bake Sale Fundraiser” will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby at the hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. As in years past, we are asking people to donate delicious baked goods

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend

After spending five days with some local residents, Thanksgiving will now have a new meaning, for a group of students who came to visit over the holiday weekend.  They arrived by bus Wednesday evening, November 22, and left Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017. Morrison Rotary Club funded this wonderful opportunity. 

Lions Club Ham Orders Due December 8

There is still time to order a delicious “ready-to-eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless ham. The final date to order has been changed to Friday, December 8, 2017. You may contact any Lions Club member or Bob Smith, 772-2896, Flora Stralow, 772-4874, Jim Blakemore, 772-3744, or Rebecca Green, 815/535-3290. Spiral hams

Helping Hands Giving Trees Awaits You at AOCU

During the Christmas season, Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, participates in the local Helping Hands initiative, that brings gifts to youth of all ages.  “Wish list” tags adorn a tree in the lobby; they also state the gender and age of the child.  Anyone can

Morrison Rotary Club Welcomes New Member

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Dana Nelson into their membership. Nelson is seen being inducted by the Club President, Brad Yaklich.  She has lived in Morrison, IL, since she was 18.  Nelson is married to Randy and has three children and six grandchildren. She is the

Pet of the Week CiCi

If you are looking for a loving, cute, totally awesome dog, look no further. I’m CiCi, and I am at Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls waiting for you. I’m a two year old beagle mix looking for her forever home and hoping you are it. I love to play–except with cats.

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grant

The Mount Carroll Foundation awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a $700 grant for their Summer Youth Employment in the Arts project. The grant went towards the Education Director who oversees the Apprenticeship Program. This project created paid apprentice positions, for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP