The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol held its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. There were 175 kids who registered for the event, which is free to youth aged 15 and under. All prize […]
Becky West, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, left, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and meditation instructor. She will offer a “Mindfulness Meditation” program on Thursday, September 29, 2016, that will help participants learn to quiet and focus their minds. The class will be held in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a new event, for adults ages 21 and older. It is our 1st Annual Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In a twist on […]
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Andy Henson is redoing his backyard sidewalk, but he does not have enough of the “bullseye” pattern to finish the job. He estimates he still needs around 250 bricks. A lot of the sidewalks in Morrison, IL, used this geometric brick paver. If you have […]
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the lower-level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action Review Bond Restructuring Options Adjournment
The Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce would like you to celebrate the autumn season. “A Harvest of Memories” will take place in Downtown Fulton, at Fulton Fall Fest on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a car show, live bands, and seasonal food like caramel […]
Tuesday, September 13, 2016, was the day to stand with the Dakota Sioux in protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Rev. Jorge Montes of Clinton, IA, sent out a last minute e-mail, announcing that he would lead the protest on the dike near the Showboat Theatre, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 9, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-02-16 Leo L. Prushinkski NA Princeton, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant 09-02-16 Andrea Hochstatter NA Princeton, IL […]
Here are members of the 2016 Morrison High School Homecoming Court. In the front, left-to-right, are Shanna Hudson (freshman); Hanna Brown (sophomore); Randi Heusinkveld (junior);Courtney Stearns (senior); Emma Sitzmore (senior); Emma Melton (senior);Lillian Maxfield (senior) In the back, left-to-right, are Brevin Pruis (sophomore); Brad Miller (junior); Bryce Smith (senior); Ben Vanderlaan (senior); […]
The Friday night, September 16, 2016, Fresh-Soph game between Rockridge and Morrison started out like a shootout. It settled quickly as the Ponies’ defense put the clamps on the visitors and galloped away with a 27-14 win.
The visiting Rockridge Rockets gained more yardage on the ground within the first ten minutes of the football game, than the Morrison Mustangs collected all night in a once-sided contest on Friday, September 16, 2016.
Tricia Paxson, Administrative Coordinator Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the winner of a raffle for a Savage Model 10/110 Trophy Hunter XP Package, a .30-06 Springfield. The rifle is 22 inches long with a blued barrel, wood stock, and four-round capacity. It includes a Nikon 3-9×40 mm rifle […]