The Morrison Community Unit District #6 Board of Directors convened on Monday, July 27, 2015, with only Stephanie Neas, Wolfgang Schmidt, Brandon Shelton, and President Cathleen Vegter in attendance….The evening took a different atmosphere as the library filled with over 40 concerned parents, teachers, and support individuals [who] chose to […]
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society invites the public to view a free motion picture about the life of John Wilkes Booth. It will be presented Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. The location is CGH Medical Center, Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. From the main entrance lobby, […]
Clinton Community College has released the President’s List and Deans’ List for Spring 2015. Listed below are scholars from Albany, Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Thomson, Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL.
The Morrison Farmers’ Market held their Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL. It was a most pleasant affair. Visit the Morrison Farmers’ Market Saturday, August 1, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., behind […]
Please join us for our 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. in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL. Twenty local businesses will feature booths with hands-on activities and games for […]
A multi-faceted Sesquicentennial anniversary celebration was held Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2015, honoring the 150th anniversary of the Village of Thomson, IL. After 19 months of planning for any age and interest, the 14 Core Committee Members were ready to celebrate. As were the ten sub-committees. Co-chair […]
Cindy Poci, right, of Poci Market, 9571 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL, invites her customers from the Morrison Farmers’ Market to visit her during the Evening Farmers’ Market and Taste of Morrison, on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., she will have a booth on Main Street, […]
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the residents of Thomson, IL, and the surrounding communities for the outstanding support received, as we celebrated our Sesquicentennial. Special thanks is given to the outstanding Parade Committee, Val DeSpain, Angie and Joe Taylor all parade participants grounds keepers Les Mitchell, Gary Iben, […]
Tri-County Red Devil Baseball 2016 Season Tryouts will be held at Miles Memorial Park, 1402 15th Street, Viola, IL, on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2015. The Tri-County Red Devil Baseball organization has baseball players from Henry, Rock Island, Knox, Mercer, and Warren County. However, Whiteside County baseball […]
The Annual Evening Farmers’ Market and Taste of Morrison will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2015,from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL. Stay for supper, while enjoying the musical entertainment by Derek Luttrell.
The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce Fran Gross as “2015 Friend of the Fair” honoree. Since 1989, the board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible for all those who participate […]
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter after attending the [Monday,] July 27[, 2015,[ Morrison Unit #6 Board of Education meeting. At this meeting Unit #6 Art Instructor Nick Bonneur gave an excellent presentation regarding the seven period daily schedule, which has been adopted for use at Morrison High School […]
On Monday, July 27, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened with a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The swift meeting adjourned at 7:34. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; […]
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, will hold a Grand Opening of their new expansionand renovation on Friday, August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Food will be served and thepublic is welcome to attend. (Flyer attached) The 2015 Strides for Students 5K Run/Walk (a scenic, fast course on paved […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report. Morrison, IL, Seahorses competed in the Stateline Summer Conference Meet, held Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Sterling, IL, for the 10 and Under swimmers and on Wednesday, July 8, in Freeport , IL, for the 11 and Over Swimmers. The Stateline Conference is made up […]