Odell Public Library and Odell Public Library Friends will show an award-winning film, “Still Alice,” plus host a discussion led by Nancy Sweitzer from the Dixon[, IL,] Chapter of Alzheimer’s. On Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2015, view this powerful film, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Odell’s Program Room, 307 S. […]
“On Friday, October 16, 2015, we…entered our Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rollie Elder[, left,] and his K9, “Nicom,” in Aftermath Services’ K9 contest, to win $5000,” wrote Nancy Riggen. The department encourages residents in area communities to help amass votes. The winner will be determined Tuesday, November, 3, 2015. […]
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of September 22, 2015, minutes […]
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6, 2015. Refreshments will be available. Conferences are an Open House format. Please plan on 15 minute intervals to see your student’s teachers. Doors are open from 1:00 until 6:45 p.m. […]
On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Morrison Rotary welcomed Stephanie Neas to the organization. Neas is the Wellness Director at Windsor Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Shown is her sponsor, Mark Schuler, presenting her with a pin and welcoming her to the club.
Edward L. Dittmar, age 91 formally of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, October 16, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Edward was born October 5, 1924, in Chadwick, IL, the son of John William and Bertha Louise (Schleaning) Dittmar. He married Elaine Shirley LeFevre on December 28, 1962, […]
Do you recognize this painting or its 19th century Dutch artist? “Irises” was painted by Vincent van Gogh 126 years ago, but its appeal is timeless. You can recreate a portion of the original during “Vino van Gogh, Paint, Drink, and be Merry!” To support Whiteside County youngsters at April […]
What was happening in our town 2000 years ago–and how do we know? With a special emphasis on Albany Mounds in Albany, IL, Dr. Michael D. Wiant will talk about “Illinois 2000 Years Ago and the Rise of a New Way of Native American Life.” This is a rare opportunity […]
From Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, offers its Fall Health Screening Special, each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is important to fast for ten hours before testing. Come to the main lobby at the hospital, get registered, […]
Peggy Karash, age 71 of Morrison, IL, died at home Thursday, October 15, 2015, following an extended illness. Peggy was born on September 13, 194, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Dean and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse. She married Larry Karash on September 28, 1987, in Rock Island, IL. Peggy was […]
On Saturday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m., Soul’d Out Quartet will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. They are a full-time ministry, touring 25 states each year and performing in many different venues. The concert will be held indoors. A love offering […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 9, 2015. Arrests: On September 19, 2015, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Lewis Vaughn, age 37 of Chicago, IL, in the area of 651 […]
The River Cities Quilt Guild will meet at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth Street, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, with a short business meeting at 7:00 p.m. A show-and-tell demonstration by those present will follow. The program will be guest speaker Jane Kiser from Geneseo, IL. Her program […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 25, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-20-15 Lewis Vaughn 27 Clinton, IA Driving While License Revoked 10-02-15 Lawrence M. Scanlan 51 Lyndon, […]
Scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2015, Morrison’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest has grown to become one of the area’s must-attend Halloween events. Presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club, the annual parade down Main Street is guaranteed to bring a smile to those who watch the […]