The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will host the Illinois High School Shrine Game on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Tucci Stadium, on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kick-off for the 43rd annual game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Pregame festivities will begin with a fun […]
For the 16th year, the United Way of Whiteside County FREE summer lunch program will serve tens of thousands of take-away meals. The “Let’s Feed Our Children” program began Tuesday, May 30, 2017, across Whiteside County. Nearly 200 volunteers from local churches, other organizations, and many corporate partners will prepare […]
Written by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Judging from the spin, President Donald Trump’s trip abroad was a smashing success. I guess it all depends on how you define “success.” He went to Saudi Arabia and was greeted like a king, by a king. He must have loved it. King Salman must […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 19, 2017. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Morrison Police arrested Jonathan A. Kenseth, age 30 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Kenseth with Unlawful Violation of […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters will host a Welcome Home event to honor the Fillies Softball Team, at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017, in the Morrison High School gymnasium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The local team was defeated in the Friday, June 2, Class 2A Semi-Final State Championship game against […]
Photos supplied by Jerry Lindsey. At 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Morrison High School Fillies Softball team and coaching staff departed the school parking lot, supported by an enthusiastic group of well-wishers. Their destination is EastSide Centre, 1 Eastside Drive, East Peoria, IL. The young women will […]
To support the C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) organization, Culver’s Frozen Custard & Butterburgers held an in-store fundraiser on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 1907 Harley Davidson Drive, in Rock Falls, IL. Throughout the day, 10% of all sales were allocated to benefit those affected by the loss of an […]
Marti Wood submitted this article. The need for blood is real. Giving blood is one of the most selfless acts an individual can do. The hour it takes to give blood can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical need. You could save up to three lives […]
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) will sponsor a special benefit dinner theatre performance of “Cruise into Murder.” The original drama will be presented by the performing group “It’s a Mystery” on Friday, June 9, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The scene of the crime is the auditorium at Morrison Institute […]
Purchase a white, short-sleeved, 2017 Fillies State Finals t-shirt today. The Adcraft webstore will close at midnight, Wednesday, May 31. Click here to make a purchase. Team names are on the reverse side.
It was another great Dutch Days and a wonderful parade, thanks to dozens of unique and classic entries. Although our judges had a tough time, they did manage to choose some category winners. We wanted to share them with you. Paula Buikema Memorial Award – Best Overall Entry: Clinton, IA, […]
Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed planting flowers on a Monday, May 15, 2017. The weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous day when residents were choosing what flowers should go where. They planted the flowers in several raised garden beds and enjoyed “just digging in the dirt” Katherine Janssen said. Pictured from […]
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes The Bontrager Family Singers. Because June is National Dairy Month, the church will serve ice cream sundaes after the concert. The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL. In case of inclement weather, the concert […]
Large numbers of the Morrison, IL, community gathered along the parade route and at Grove Hill Cemetery, on Monday, May 29, 2017, to support Memorial Day and honor members of the Armed Services. They were accompanied by sunshine, clear skies, and mild temperatures. Good sound projection is sometimes taken for […]
Richard A. “Dick” Bland, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA. Dick was born June 18, 1937, in Galesburg, IL, to John H. and Florence M. (Johnson) Bland. He was educated in the Sandwich, IL, grade schools and was a […]