On Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL, Relay For Life of Whiteside County celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event was shortened to just six hours, rather than an overnight experience as in the past. Relay is held to give everyone a chance to celebrate […]
What a sweet example of our Executive Branch working for the good of its citizens! In 1984, Illinois-born President Ronald Reagan designated July as “National Ice Cream Month.” Furthermore, he marked the third Sunday of the month as “National Ice Cream Day.” That will be Sunday, July 19, 2015. His […]
Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting, […]
The faculty and staff of Ashford University have announced the Spring 2015 Dean’s List for the online program and the on-campus traditional programs. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state and several foreign countries. Listed are 51 Illinois area students. Names denoted with an asterisk (*) are […]
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend in Prophetstown, IL. Register now for exciting family events and plan to attend the annual fireworks extravaganza. Contact Prophetstown Park District, 410 Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, IL, at 815-537-2093 with further questions. Friday, July 3, 2015, will begin with Prophetstown Park District’s Streetscape and […]
The City of Morrison, IL, is working to keep residents, staff, and emergency personnel safe and informed, by using with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The City partnered with Everbridge, worldwide leader in unified critical communications. The City of Morrison will begin using Everbridge’s Citizen Alerts […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-12-15 David J. Stoudt 52 Sterling, IL Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance) 06-17-15 Jeffery […]
Article and photos courtesy of Sharon Moore. Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color….Summer has arrived. With all the rain we have received, one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us….Passing by the home of Ray Gomez and Chuck Galusha at 603 […]
Mary Ellen Brackemyer has arranged another one-day adventure for the general public to enjoy. On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, a motorcoach will transport history enthusiasts to the interactive and celebrated Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL. Departure is 7:00 a.m. and return is between […]
Are you looking for a unique, meaningful outing for Fathers Day? Do you or family members have a military history? Consider this event in Dixon, IL. A remembrance of our “Greatest Generation” will be the focus of World War II Recreated, held Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, 2015. […]
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Sharon Swanson received a “pleasant surprise” from Morrison Chamber of Commerce at her workplace, Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. She was nominated for the Because Nice Matters Customer Service Award. Swanson, of Morrison, has worked at Wells Fargo for 38 years. She […]
Thursday morning, June 18, 2015, City of Morrison personnel received this message. “Jason East from Union Pacific just called to inform us that they have had a breakdown on a piece of machinery that “no one in the world makes the part for.” They are going to have to fabricate […]
Attached is the Obit for Gene Brearton. As you can see he died back in August.Also attached is the picture of the four Brearton’s in their Navy Service Dress BlueUniform.Left to Right:Jack (John) Brearton, Chief Warrant Officer – 4, four regular Navy and twenty-nineyears in the Reserves (lives in Morrison)Tommy […]
Thomson, IL, Depot Day will offer a variety of options for food and entertainment throughout the entire event, Saturday, June 20, 2015. Get on your bike. Tour the Depot. Cheer for your favorite outhouse team. Relax to the music and culinary delights being offered throughout the afternoon. Brian “Fox” Ellis […]