Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016. Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13. Individual garage sales may hold different times. […]
The Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts have awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Friday, June 17, 2016. Timber Lake Playhouse, […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 27, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, June 3, 2016, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Douglas A. Alcala, age 32 of Morrison, IL, charging Alcala with Violation Order of Protection, a Class 4 Felony. […]
The first Fulton Summer Nights of the season will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Activities will be on 1st Street, in front of Den Besten Park and the Windmill. The theme is “Summer in the City.” All ages are welcome to attend the free […]
If you never hiss and boo a villain, cheer for the manly hero, or sigh for the beautiful heroine, here is your chance. The Morrison Musical Theatre Association (MMTA) is putting on an old fashioned melodrama this summer, in both Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. These light-hearted comedies became popular in the […]
City of Morrison, IL, Administrator Barry Dykhuizen added a comment about the Home Business Ordinance. “We are going to be reviewing the statute over the next few months, to make sure it is up-to-date and reflects a modern, common sense attempt, to allow residents to have a very limited business […]
Editor’s note: Veterans who once lived, or live currently, in the 61270 zipcode are eligible to have a brick paver placed in their honor. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Veterans’ Park & Memorial (VP & M) in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL, includes tablets on which the […]
Get your friends together. Come create a pair of free-form design wine glasses using alcohol ink. This wine glass class will be held at the Robert Fulton Community Center on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $12; all supplies are provided. Class is […]
Philip James Wilkins, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Phil was born July 17, 1936, in Morrison, to James A. and Tena B. (Balk) Wilkins. He was educated in various rural grade schools in Whiteside County and was a […]
John “Woody” Bramm, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, FL, as a result of an automobile accident. Woody was born September 22, 1948, in Morrison, to Woodrow W. and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison grade […]
A week after it began on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, the “Let’s Feed Our Children” program has show increased interest. Coordinators from Crossroads Community Church, Larry and Terry Vanderlaan, reported during the four days of week one, 69 meals were distributed. On Tuesday, June 7, just two days into week […]
Monday, May 30, 2016, dawned clear for the 149th annual Memorial Day Parade and service. Parade units began moving at 10:30 a.m., originating at N. Madison and E. Main Streets, passing crowds gathered in lawn chairs or standing along the route. Morrison Police Department led the procession west along Main […]
Plans are being made by Morrison Lions Club to host the mobile vision screening bus on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The bus will be located at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. The service is free and takes a few minutes […]
Coloring for adults is a “hot” topic and hobby right now. Come with your crayons, pencils, pens, and coloring books to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, this summer–where it will be cool and relaxing. The Friends of Odell Public Library are offering “Coloring for Adults” on […]
According to figures from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies every minute from heart disease. Because heart conditions are so common, it is important for health-care professionals to understand how to perform both basic and advanced care for patients suffering heart attacks or other acute heart-related […]