Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 7, 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 February 7, 2017, minutes New Business Unfinished Business […]
Hello. My name is Rogan, and I’m an awesome, awesome, awesome dog! I’m quoting the staff at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, in Rock Falls, IL, in case you were wondering. I am a one-year-old Lab/Terrier mix– forty-three pounds of love and energy, but I’m not out of […]
Jeffrey R. Wolf, age 60 of Sterling, IL, died Friday, March 3, 2017 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Jeff was born on November 25, 1956, in Rock Falls, IL, the son of Walter George and Millicent Louise (Harris) Wolf. He graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1974, then […]
The world’s second largest economy would like to have lunch with some of the Whiteside County/Northwest Illinois Region’s businesses–particularly manufacturers and agribusinesses. Gary Camarano, Whiteside County Economic Development Director explained, “Mr. Hong Lei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, has accepted our invitation to tour Whiteside/Northwest Illinois and […]
Due to wide appeal, the Saturday, March 18, 2017, presentation by Mary Fons has been changed to Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrson, IL. The times, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., remain unchanged. “The Quilt: America’s Greatest Creative Legacy,”is the topic of Fons’s dynamic lecture about the history […]
There is no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient. That is exactly what hospice volunteers do. They provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones. They share stories, write letters, provide a listening ear, and more–all because they […]
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is holding a Trivia Night on Friday, March 24, 2017. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Showboat’s 2017 professional Summer Productions, educational Intern Program, and summer camps for children. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. with the contest starting at 7:00. This event will take place […]
Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, will hold a Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m.and continue until 11:00. Including are pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm-fresh pork sausage, applesauce, juice or coffee. A free-will donation will be accepted […]
Residents are encouraged to donate blood during a blood drive on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenve, Morrison, IL. Blood will be collected from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., in the Parkinson Auditorium in the Administration Building. Morrison Tech’s Student Government organization is partnering […]
On Thursday, March 16, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free St. Patrick’s Day Community Meal from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a traditional Irish meal including corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots, Irish soda bread, drinks, and desserts. Donations proceeds […]
N. George Benson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. George was born January 20, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Nels and Nellie Maria (Mattson) Benson. He was educated in the McAllister Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a 1948 […]
On Monday, February 27, 2017, Mayor Everett Pannier called to order the City of Morrison Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag, Public Works Director Gary […]
Become a Hospice Volunteer. There’s no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient. Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones. They fill a unique role–providing comfort and support to patients and families, by giving their time, energy, […]
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting at noon, on Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Lower Level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. […]
Following is the Meeting Notice and Agenda for the Whiteside County Highway and Public Works Department. It will convene Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway and Landfill) A. Monthly […]