The Whiteside County Fair has made exciting changes to the premium structure for the upcoming 2015 Demolition Derby, which will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015. This year total premiums offered will be $8000, which is up significantly from premiums offered in prior years. The Derby will also pay […]
You are invited to the Community Room in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Morrison Chamber of Commerce will hold its first “Lunch and Learn” seminar, from 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. This event is open to current Chamber members and anyone interested […]
David Bean submitted this article. Morrison High School sent 48 events to the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest held on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL. Thirty-seven events earned Superior ratings, and 11 events earned Excellent ratings. Other Illinois schools participating in […]
To celebrate National Hospital Week, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is holding a Doll and Bear Clinic on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. You read it right–a special clinic for very special patients. These will be the dolls and stuffed animals of your children or grandchildren. In […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce Lori Matlack as its new Director. Matlack replaced Patricia Fuller, who resigned in January 2015 to spend more time with her new grandchild. Matlack, Lisa Boles, and Katie Rider shared Director responsibilities in the interim, before Lori […]
Schmaling Library and Windmill Area Educators are sponsoring a Bag Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale will be held at the former Trinity Reformed Church, located on the corner of 5th Street and 13th Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Everything you can fit […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 04-21-15 at 9:52 p.m. Whiteside Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Tampico, IL, area. Upon further investigation,Jennifer B. Seeley-Farmer, age 42 of Deer Grove, IL, was arrested for No Tail Lights When Required, two counts […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 24, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-25-15 Christopher M. Brackemyer 26 Fulton, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) & Operating […]
Resthave Home’s residents and staff celebrated Rena Heusinkveld’s 100th birthday on Thursday, April 30, 2015. The honoree gave a short speech thanking everyone for planning her party and coming to celebrate with her. She also thanked staff for all ofher great care at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. […]
Something unexpected but useful awaits customers of a new retail shop in Morrison, IL. Treasures of the Blue Iris, “Where the Old and New Collide,” located at 100 W. Main Street (formerly Isle of Rhodes Restaurant) is a real treat for anyone looking for hand crafted items, natural skin care […]
The ABWA (American Business Women’s Association), Midwest Heartland Chapter will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 721 South 2nd Street, Clinton, IA. The topic will be “State of the Region”, with guest speaker: Mike Kirchhoff, President […]
Game Stats – 4/28/15 Rockridge at MorrisonBox Score ROCKRIDGE (6) AT MORRISON (8) ROCKRIDGE AB R H BI MORRISON AB R H BIAshley Minyard 4 1 2 1 Emma Melton 4 2 1 1 Kelsey Garrett 4 1 1 0 Rachel Davis […]
Game Stats – 4/27/15 Sherrard at MorrisonBox Score SHERRARD (2) AT MORRISON (10) SHERRARD AB R H BI MORRISON AB R H BIJaryn Kinder 4 1 2 0 Emma Melton 3 2 1 0 Kendra Mattingly 4 0 1 0 Rachel Davis 4 3 […]
Five first-inning runs helped the Mustangs to a 10-5 win over Sherrard on Monday. Morrison Mustangs Varsity scored in the first on a two-run single by Justin Jensen, an error, a passed ball, and a ground out by Ben Tegeler. Ryan VanZuiden got a hit in each of his two […]