Come celebrate 150 years of Thomson, IL, with memories of one of its most popular historical events–Melon Days. There will be free watermelon for all! The Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that “Memories of Melon Days” will be held Saturday, September 5, 2015, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at […]
On Monday, August 10, 2015, the City of Morrison Council met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, Aldermen Michael Blean, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Vernon Tervelt, […]
“The more the merrier!” is the theme of this community Open House Party hosted by Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The public of all ages is invited to “come enjoy the day on us” from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2015. Food, […]
Thelma P. Zaagman-Venhuizen, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday August 10, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital. Thelma was born July 25, 1932, in Clinton, IA, to Thomas and Martha (Byland) Wiersema. She was educated in the Erie grade schools and graduated from Erie High School. On December 28, 1950, she […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters and their team of volunteers staff the gates during the Whiteside County Fair. Some sell admissions; some verify tickets or Season Passes. They work four-hour shifts, sharing the responsibility between those “many hands” who “make light work.” This combined effort is a fundraiser for the Athletic Boosters. […]
On Monday, August 10, 2015, 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 Planning/Zoning Report of City Officers/Department […]
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of entertainment. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 18, and closes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The 145th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, is sure to please all who attend! Here is a schedule […]
Karla Burn reported it is estimated over 500 people attended the Resthave Home Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015. That date is three years to the day from the ground breaking, but many years of […]
“On Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13, 2015, Whiteside County Highway Department will seal coat the following streets in Morrison. Please do not park on these streets Wednesday or Thursday. Thanks you for your cooperation,” remarked Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works. Contact him at […]
The Saturday, August 8, 2015, Morrison Farmers’ Market welcomed shoppers with modulated guitar music by Morrison, IL, musician Mitch Seeger. Temperatures from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. were also modulated by overcast skies. It was pleasant to shop for fresh produce, chicken, bakery goods, flowers, Thai food, and dog treats; handcrafted […]
Overcast skies aside, it was a fine day for the 5th Annual Water Extravaganza at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The fun was scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot, but thousands of water balloons were completely splashed by […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, July 26, 2015, at approximately 1:21 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ashlyn R. Wieneke, age 23 of Morrison, IL, on N. Jackson […]
I’m a free speech extremist. I believe the Government has absolutely no business regulating or censoring speech. Of course, commercially popular speech doesn’t need protection. It’s only unpopular–racist, sexist and vulgar–speech that requires it. So, as a free speech extremist, ironically, I often find myself on the same side as […]
Eunice G. Rick-Still, 91, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. Eunice was born October 1, 1923, in Morrison, to William and Anna (Dykhuizen) Akker. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools, and she attended Morrison […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will begin its fall agenda of the Life-Long Learning series. On Monday August 24, 2015, Rosemary Hinkley of Freeport, IL, will share her experiences of Preparing to Be a Survivor After the Death of a Loved One. This is a program […]