The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking a candidate for Fourth Ward Alderman. Previous Alderman Scott Connelly has changed his residence to rural Morrison and is therefore no longer eligible to serve as Alderman of the Fourth Ward. The City Council is seeking names of Fourth Ward residents who have […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. Note the day change. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of July 7, 2015, minutes […]
Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced the Fair Office will be open for business prior to the 145th annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 18, 2015. The Fair Office is located near the grandstand at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, in Morrison, IL. It will open from […]
The Resthave Board and Staff joyfully invites the community to our Open House celebrating the completion of a three-year construction and remodeling project, at a reception on Friday, August 7, 2015, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We are proud to present our “new” building and will give enlightening tours, answer […]
Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, has undergone tremendous changes and growth! For three years there has been both remodeling and new construction. It is with great pride and joy that Resthave opens its doors to the public. The Board of Directors, Executive Director Tami Tegeler, […]
Doris J. Songer, 81 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. She was born on May 18, 1934, at Xenia, IL, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Gabbert) Anderson. On March 8, 1953, she married Charles R. Songer at Xenia. He died on […]
Dear Classmates, Morrison Class of 1970 will hold our 45th class reunion will be Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, starting at 3:00 p.m. We will have a hog roast and potluck supper. We will furnish water, lemonade, and iced tea. You are free to bring other drinks of […]
Editor’s note: Scott Connelly’s depth of understanding of complex issues, analysis of cause-and-effect in decision making, and keen insight have been a pleasure to observe. Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported on Friday, July 31, 2015, that “Scott Connelly is no longer able to fulfill his duties as Ward […]
At the Wednesday, July 29, 2015, Rotary meeting, Luke Vander Bleek, left, received his second Paul Harris Fellow Award for making substantial financial contributions to the Foundation. Pictured is Foundation Chair Phil Renkes presenting the award to Vander Bleek. The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International. It […]
At the Follies performance on Tuesday night, July 28, 2015, CAST Producing Artistic Director Matthew Teague Miller announced the 2016 summer season. The theme of the new Clinton Area Showboat Theatre season is “A Season of American Classics.” Productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The Music Man,” “South Pacific,” “Grease!” and […]
Southern Gospel recording artists The Chosen Ones will appear on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Spring Valley Reformed Church. The concert will be held outdoors at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. In case of inclement weather it will move indoors. You can remain in your car […]
Jill Beswick is shown tending her mother’s hair prior to an Open House, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, showcasing her public salon, “Youthful U.” The salon name was previously used by family friend Kathy Kimmer, of Clinton, IA, during the 1980’s and 1990’s. She died 15 years ago. Beswick asked […]
Plan to atttend the first Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2015. This free family event will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will be held rain or shine, under cover in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL. All attending the Back […]
A set of keys was found near the Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. They were turned in at the Whiteside News Sentinel office, 100 E. Main Street.
The American Legion Department of Illinois selected 1st Assistant Chief Joe R. Bielema, from the Morrison, IL, Fire Department, as the Firefighter of the Year for the State of Illinois. The honor was received in Springfield, IL, on Friday, July 10, 2015 during the Department of Illinois Convention. Department Commander […]