Tracy Henson submitted this article and photo. On Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2015, 14 Morrison Seahorses made the trip to East Moline, IL, to compete in the 34th Annual East Moline Trophy Meet. The swimmers had 37 Top-6 finishes and 39 Lifetime Best swims. Congratulations to Skylar […]
Premium books for the 145th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 18, through Saturday, August 22, 2015, are now available at banks throughout the County. Over $119,000 in premiums will be offered in prize money to the winners in over 1500 different classes. The fair premium book serves […]
Morrison Lions had a busy month of June. Members enjoyed meeting the 2015 scholarship winner, Noah Blacklock, at their Tuesday, June 2, meeting. Blacklock expressed his appreciation for the scholarship and told of his plans to attend the University of Nebraska, majoring in chemical engineering or premed. He possibly will […]
For the Thomson Sesquicentennial weekend celebration, the Boys Alumni Committee, headed by Jerry Biederman at 815-499-5135, would like to invite any men who have played for any team from Thomson, YCHS, or West Carroll to contact him. Sign up for the exhibition Thomson Alumni Boys Team, to be held Saturday […]
In the not-so-distant past, on Fridays and Saturdays, Thomson, IL, area men played ball on the diamonds behind Thomson School. They drew a crowd. Popcorn, soda, hot dogs, nachos, and various treats were sold at the old and new concession stands. Who can forget Junior St. Ores, Max Meakins, Duke […]
Gertrude L. Londo, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 3, 2015, at the home. Gertrude was born August 29, 1924, in Fulton, IL, to Coe and Anna (Borgman) Medema. She was educated in the Rock River Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2015. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Terry Denning, age 49 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the Whiteside County 14th Judicial […]
Janet C. Kooi, 89, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Janet was born October 11, 1925, in Fulton, to Lawrence L. and Dena (Bielema) Green. She was a graduate of Morrison High School in Morrison, IL, and Central College in Pella, IA. […]
The Whiteside County Public Works Commission will meet Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., in the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18781 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. Note the revised meeting and agenda. Click here for the July agenda.
Driving deaths are more numerous over the 4th of July weekend than on New Year’s Eve. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds motorists who are celebrating the Country’s independence to drive safely–by not driving impaired this Fourth of July holiday weekend. “Drunk and drugged driving results in death […]
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for a dinner and meeting at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W, Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The program theme for the evening, “To Seek Growth: Through […]
The Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial Committee is looking for a few good–or not-so-good–men! Three men are needed to play the parts of Mayor Wayland Bennett and two outlaws, in the pageant play on Friday, July 24, 2015. The local production is titled “Thomson’s Town.” No experience is necessary–except a sense of […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host its Youth Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Everyone is invited to this free event from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the parking lot. Enjoy food, Bounce Houses, music, games, a cake walk, and face painting. Students can register […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold its 5th Annual Water Extravaganza on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Everyone is invited to this event. It will be free, as always, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds go to buy more balloons and supplies for next year’s event. The fun is from 1:00 […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 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 May 5, 2015, minutes […]