Online entries are now being accepted for the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 15, through Saturday, August 19, 2017. The Whiteside County Fair will no longer publish Premium Books, but the pages are available online at http://www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “NEW” arrow, and click on “Entries/Premiums” for […]
“School Days, School Days” is just around the corner. Do you remember a favorite teacher or one who made you see the world somewhat differently? The film, “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” tells the story of a high school music teacher who takes the job as a temporary measure. Thirty years later […]
The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department. The agenda follows. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway and Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from July 2017 included […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2017. Arrests: On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 107 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight between neighbors. As a result of the investigation, on […]
Combine free custom car viewing and free lunch, the Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The location is 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Cars will be displayed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles are […]
The second Annual Zombie Crawl and 5K is Saturday, September 16, 2017, to benefit Andresen Nature Center and the Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon. The Zombie 5K will start at the Robert Fulton Community Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. and be followed by the Zombie Crawl at 4:00 at […]
It’s that time of year again–time for City-Wide Yard Sales in Fulton, IL. Sales will be on Friday, August 11, and Saturday, August 12, 2017. Most sales will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but variations in times will be listed on the map. Maps will be distributed to […]
Be prepared to get soaked! Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will have their annual Water Extravaganza on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The water action takes place in the church parking lot. There will be water balloon and water gun fights, as well […]
Combine free custom car viewing and free lunch, the Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The location is 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Cars will be displayed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles are […]
Starting Tuesday, August 1, and continuing through the end of October 2017, there will be a free produce stand for the public, in the empty lot north of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Under a sun shade, food items will be available for the taking, every day, around […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 7/19/17 at about 12:53 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of IL Route 40 and Thome Roads, rural Rock Falls,IL, on the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Investigation revealed a 2017 […]
Wells Fargo Bank, NA will host it’s Annual Customer Appreciation Day, on Friday, August 4, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The air-conditioned location is 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Lunch includes traditional summer food: hot dog and brat sandwiches, chips, drinks, and ice cream. Spend time with fellow […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of June 6, 2017, minutes New Business Request to […]
The “always fun; always free” Morrison Car Show will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the parking lot of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Look for classic and muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and motorcycles arrayed to be […]
Brandon Hatteberg, below, became the Erie, IL, Delivery Supervisor under former Morrison, IL, Postmaster Bill Borum. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, Hatteberg became Borum’s replacement. Hatteberg will celebrate his five year anniversary with the United States Postal Service in November. He lives in Erie, IL, with wife Taylor, a “very […]