The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation by Angela Weck on “Russia-Ukraine Relations” on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m. Weck is the Executive Director of the Peoria[, IL,] Area World Affairs Council […]
Editor’s note: Dr. Art Donart of Thomson, IL, submitted this article and photos. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Thomson Police and three units of the Thomson Fire Department responded to a car burning on IL Route 84 at the south edge of Your Estates in Thomson. […]
A significant bake sale will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m., to support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The sale will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, in conjunction with the April House Golf Outing. Donations […]
Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administratior, submitted these upcoming 2014 events in Morrison, IL, unless otherwise noted. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will be holding a Job Fair for a variety of jobs at the U. S. Penitentiary in Thomson, IL, and it’s not just prison guards that are […]
Gene Brearton, 75, son of Frank and Florence Brearton, died on the 28th of August, 2014, in Houston TX. He was born in Morrison, IL, and educated in Whiteside and Carroll County Schools. Gene graduated in 1957 from York Township High School in Thomson, IL, where he also served […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 9/16/14 at 6:57 a.m. A traffic stop on Locust and 25th Streets, Sterling, IL, resulted in the arrest of Crystal Y. Parks, 37, of Sterling, for Driving While License Suspended. She was released with a Notice […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has announced that the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, has recognized and listed the community’s “Main Street Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. Shown at left is the 100 block of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, looking […]
“It is so easy to give blood, and it takes less than an hour of your time, once every eight weeks. You will help up to three recipients with life-threatening medical needs. Most of us know someone who has received a blood product at some point in their lives, whether […]
Fall is here, and it is time to get out and start shopping for bargains! St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of the local area to our 4th annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2014. Special items and fresh baked foods will be […]
Mark your calendar for Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2014, for the upcoming special family event at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Two Morrison men of renown will be the focus of an old-fashioned ice cream social, designed by Morrison Historical Society. Other refreshments include barbecue pork sandwiches, […]
Letter to the Editor: We are just days away from the 27th Annual Harvest Hammer[, on Saturday, September 20, 2014]. The winner of our t-shirt design contest was Morrison, IL, student, Kaitlyn Anderson. She is pictured here modeling her creation. You still have time to register for the Wee Run, […]
Letter to the Editor: I received written notification today [Monday, September 15, 2014,] that Morrison’s “Main Street Historic District” has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Special thanks to Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, chaired by Tim Slavin, for all their work in bringing this significant recognition to […]
Carrie J. Muntean, 77, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, September 15, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. Carrie was born July 26, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Katherine (Fowler) Doty. She married Harold Muntean on July 7, 1957, in Sterling. She was a member of St. […]
Isabella Jo Echebarria-Wright, infant daughter of Heather Echebarria and Kevin Wright, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Isabella was born August 5, 2014, in Sterling, IL. She is survived by her parents Kevin and Heather of Fulton, IL; big sister Jasmine Wright […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 29, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, September 8, 2014, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Morrison Police were called to assist with a patient at Morrison Community Hospital. While assisting hospital staff, Morrison Police arrested Amanda L. […]