The annual Thomson, IL, Depot Day celebration takes place Saturday, June 20, 2015. It will be 150 times more fun, as the Village of Thomson celebrates its Sesquicentennial anniversary. Area residents and visitors can partake of these events. Outhouse Team Races Outhouse races featuring “artfully displayed houses of necessity” will […]
Thirty feet above the ground lives a “graze,” or family, of raccoons. Several times earlier in the year, adults were noticed walking in the hackberry tree’s vicinity–likely appraising the neighborhood. Apparently they moved in, because on Friday, June 12, 2015, Mrs. Raccoon and her five offspring were enjoying a morning […]
Grapplers from grades three through 12 are invited to attend “Morrison Wrestling Camp” on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Instruction will take place at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison IL, from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a 30-minute […]
This imposing automobile is far from a family–or sport–vehicle, but it has a definite street presence. The HMMWV, or “Humvee,” is property of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. It was given to the County by the Federal Government three years ago at no cost, part of Law Enforcement surplus. The […]
Kathy Jewel Utley, 53, of Ohio, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, after complications due to surgery, at the Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL. Kathy was born March 8, 1962, in Savanna, IL, to Ronald R. and Grace M. (Faulkner) Whitten. She was educated in […]
Editor’s note: On Thursday, June 18, Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi informed the Editor that the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office now will send their HMMWV to the Touch-a-Truck event. Deputy John Booker is available to attend. The parking lot of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton conducted A.L.I.C.E. Training Institute sessions for local businesses, on Tuesday, June 9, and Friday, June 12, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Free, one-hour trainings were designed to prepare individuals to handle the threat of an Active Shooter/Violent Intruder. A.L.I.C.E. stands […]
Golfers, take note of these important event changes. The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is two months earlier than last year. It will be Saturday, July 11, 2015. Tee-off is earlier: 9:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The four-person, best-ball scramble fee is […]
It takes resolute endurance–one of the cardinal virtues–to flee from persecution and political turmoil. Image facing such situations for over a decade, across five countries with individual languages, including the death of a husband and father to four children. Such a courageous quality of mind brought five members of the […]
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this article and photos. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met for a 75th Anniversary Celebration at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The evening began with a Founder’s Day Celebration with visiting P.E.O. Round Table […]
Morrisonians Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple are dedicated, experienced missionaries. “We are getting closer to our trip to Togo, Africa. We sure appreciate all the community support we have received!” stated Rodriguez. To pay their way, the women will have one of their delicious, sell-out pork burrito sales on […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church will showcase a local family, The Venema Quartet, at the outdoor worship concert on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Concerts will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or in the church. Remain in your car, or […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 29, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 05-30-15 Dylan L. Smith 24 Sterling, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle 06-01-15 Josh Zigler 40 […]
Due to rainy weather, changes have slowed the Union Pacific Rail Road track replacement schedule. “Cherry Street will be open at all times.” The crossing closures will be for three days, opening on the evening of the third day. June 15, Jackson Street is closed. Updates will come for Genesee […]
Between them, these six ladies have a total of 89 years of service and experience at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. However, they represent only a portion of the 125-130 people who work behind the scenes, giving care, help, and comfort to 80 patients now […]