Coloring. Adult Coloring. It is all the rage. The Friends of Odell Public Library is offering an evening of coloring on Monday, August 15, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring your pens, pencils, and books and join friends in this new, but old, trend. If this is something new […]
Mary Swanson, 88 of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday August 3, 2016, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Mary was born on May 7, 1928, in Erie, IL, the daughter of George and Cecelia (Kennedy) Smith and was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married LeRoy Swanson on February 28, 1947, […]
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Committee scored popularity points with people from across at least nine states, during the first “Summer Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Vehicle license plates were noted from California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. From noon to 8:00 […]
Whiteside County Fair Secretary, Mary Beth Dombroski, has announced that the fair office will be open for business for the entire week prior to the 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The office of the Secretary and Treasurer are located in the building near […]
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is having a raffle for a 50″ Samsung SMART television, donated by More Insurance Agency, 309 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. WHOA would like to thank More Insurance Agency for their generous donation of the television. All proceeds from the raffle will go to […]
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” prepares to land at Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. One of the last eight remaining B-17’s still flying in the United States, the “Nine O Nine” is part of the 110-city “Wings of Freedom Tour” 2016. The photo is […]
Audrey Mae Sandrock, 82, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. She was born on March 15, 1934, in Sterling the daughter of Clarence ad Alice (Hinrichs) Ackland. She married Carlyle Sandrock on December 10, 1950, in Immanuel […]
Betty Ligons, age 77, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Betty was born on May 31, 1939 in Morris, IL, the daughter of Alfred and Dorthey (Hoffmann) Jensen. She was employed as a Cable Former with Western Electric in Montgomery, IL, for 30 years […]
Editor’s note: City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this article. At their Monday, July 25, 2016, meeting, the [Morrison, IL,] City Council moved to place a referendum on the November ballot. It is called the “Police Protection Levy.” The Mayor and Aldermen are very aware that the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction […]
Join us Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, as we enjoy our very own Spring Valley Talent. Members will perform a variety of ensembles, such as solos, duets, quartets, etc. We look forward to a fun evening of fellowship […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 18, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, July 24, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 518 E. Wall Street in Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Lynette […]
Pictured are the lucky winners of a new bicycle and Fitbit which were given away at the Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in downtown Morrison, IL. The items were donated by Friends of the Parks Foundation. Kayden Kuehl Sarah Stralow, daughter of Kenny and Carol Stralow of […]
Paint the Town in Morrison, IL, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in the downtown. The Paint the Town Committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint the Town as “Art Matters.” These two words as a stand-alone say very little. Once one reaches beyond the words […]
The Paint the Town committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint The Town has been selected as “Art Matters”. These two words as a stand alone say very little, but once one reaches beyond the words and finds a concept that becomes all inclusive, they expand to become […]
Kaywyn J.Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photo of donor Lynn Reimer. Thursday, July 21, 2016, was one of the hottest days of the year in Morrison, IL. It also was one of the greatest for lives saved for American Red Cross blood drives, […]