Morrison Garden Club at Fall Fest

Morrison Garden Club will again participate in the Fall Festival this Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. We will set up a Photo Op booth and have someone available to take photos of your groups, using

Environmental Health Office Moves to Rock Falls

The Whiteside County Environmental Health Office moved from the Morrison, IL, Office and joined the Whiteside County Health Department and Community Health Clinic. All three agencies can be accessed at 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. All environmental health paperwork and services will be provided at the Rock

Successful MSF Casino Night

Assistant Editor Jerry Llndsey submitted the report and photos. The mission of the Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) is to:•enhance the education of our students by raising funds to enable greater educational opportunities.•strengthen our community by promoting the engagement of our residents, businesses, and alumni in our schools.•support the Morrison School

Art Installations Feature CCC Instructors

Clinton Community College is hosting an Artist Reception for the exhibit by instructors Pat Cheak and Beth Wood. It will be held in the CCC Art Gallery located in the college Library on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library is located at 1000 Lincoln

United Methodist Church Presents Songs of Praise

Anne Frame submitted the press release. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites you to a Sunday afternoon concert on October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The 50-minute concert will feature “Songs of Praise” in various forms. The concert will open with an organ/piano duet, “God

Holly’s Dogs and Canines at Ad1CU Member Appreciation Day

Advantage One Credit Union members came to the financial institution’s parking lot, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, for an autumn picnic. A “Bring a Dog; Get a Dog,” Annual Member Appreciation event appealed to many, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunshine and mild

DAR District II Chapter Aids Cemeteries

Luanne Bruckner submitted the District II report. Thirteen members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently welcomed District II Director, Dawn Wexell, of Sycamore, IL, to brunch at the Mt. Carroll Community Center, in Mt. Carroll, IL. She discussed membership and the effects

Member Appreciation Day and Bark Park Fundraiser

Advantage One Credit Union members are invited to “Bring a Dog; Get a Dog,” during the Member Appreciation event, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meal will take place in the financial institution parking lot, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. This is a

The Whiteside Forum 2022-2023 Season

Marc Adami wrote this press release. The Whiteside Forum begins its new season of stimulating presentations and informative discussions of current events, on wide-ranging topics of interest. Programs will be held on Sunday afternoons, at 2:00 p.m., in the Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,

Thomson Lions Held Fall Musical Festival

Luanne Bruckner submitted the report and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club held its first Fall Music Festival in the Lions Park, on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Musical groups participating included Dave Clucker; Will Mueller; Grant Stiles; the Melon Bellies. A modest crowd shared the afternoon, with Dusty’s Pizza furnishing

Free Community Meal at 1st Presbyterian October 13

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

Afternoon Concert at Morrison United Methodist Church

Anne Frame submitted this press release. A concert featuring both vocal and instrumental music will be given by the musicians of Morrison United Methodist Church, on Sunday, afternoon, October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. We invite all to come enjoy this 50-minute afternoon reprieve, highlighting sacred music. The performance

September 15 Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Team Leader for Morrison Community Blood Drives, submitted this report and shirt photos. Two regular blood donors and volunteers, Vern and Mary Latwesen, wore their Shark Week donor shirts given at the previous blood drive. The brown shirt was given to donors at the

Upper Mississippi River Refuge Closed Area Regulations

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl

1st Crossroads Craft/Vendor Show October 1

Crossroads Community Church is very excited to announce its first Annual Craft/Vendor Show, to support their Crave students. The event is Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Our Crave students are raising funds for the