Resthave Home residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a social, music, and entertainment by Linda Pasvogel and Gloria DeValle. Residents and staff wore St. Patty’s Day colored hats, beads, glasses, and bows. Green punch and cookies were served. Pictured is JoAnne Glandon wearing her St. Patrick’s Day hat.
The United Way of Whiteside County held their Annual Recognition Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Bethel Church in Sterling, IL. Over 150 people were on hand when Jennifer Heintzelman, left, received the Outstanding Community Service Award. She was acknowledged for Chairing the 2014 and 2015 United Way […]
CGH Medical Center staff members gathered to form a four-leaf clover at the CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Atrium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Employees were encouraged to wear their CGH Shamrock t-shirt on St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration is part of an ongoing […]
Spring arrived on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016, but one springtime event has been in the planning stage for months: the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. Look for Fire Chief Dave Benters to deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m. Egg-gathering fun–for those […]
The Resthave Home Retirement and Nursing Home Easter Egg Treasure Hunt will be held at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 25, 2016. The fun begins at 1:45 p.m. Parents must register their children before attending; call 815-772-4021. Children age 12 and under are invited to gather eggs […]
A tight game was decided in the eighth inning. Morrison Mustangs Varsity Baseball fell to Rock Falls High School 6-5, on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 11, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 3-11-16 Barbara J. Zigler 33 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration, Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle […]
Morrison Rotary welcomed March Students of the Month Emily Wallander and Korey Zigler at their Wednesday, March 16, 2016, meeting. Both students are Morrison High School Seniors. Wallender is active in Basketball and Swimming. She is a member of Emmanuel Reformed Youth Ministry. She plans to attend University of Wisconsin, […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has hosted a well-attended, winter life-long, learning series, “Calming Your Mind.” Sessions are sponsored by the library and Odell Public Library Friends. On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, a new sponsor was accessed–the Illinois Humanities Council. The IHC is an independent, nonprofit affiliate […]
In spite of the fact that the non-Daylight-Saving-Time wall clock read 6:00 on Monday, March 14, 2016, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He called for adjournment at 7:43. […]
On Monday, February March 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission […]
Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, wrote, “Attached are a few more photos [from Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15, 2016]. They are setting basement wall forms for the east end of the Control Building.”
The start of the severe weather season is fast approaching. Whiteside County ESDA has invited the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County. The program will last about 1.5 hours at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, […]
Ruth G. Westendorf, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Unity Point Hospital in Rock Island, IL. Ruth was born January 17, 1937, in Morrison, to William and Lena (Van Wieren) Dykhuizen. She was educated in the Morrison Grade and High Schools. Ruth married Alvin B. Westendorf […]
On March 15, 2016, The American Legion turned 97 years old. Morrison, IL, American Legion Post #328 celebrated The American Legion’s 97th Birthday at their monthly meeting. Photographed are the oldest members who were present: Clayton Pearson, left; Bob Brands, standing; Jim Britt, right.