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Celebrate the culmination of nearly two decades of dedication by the Friends of the Parks, as theycomplete Phase One of a dream. The group’s vision was to bring a recreational trail to Morrison, IL. Gather on the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail at noon, Thursday, June 19, 2014, to officially open this […]
The Morrison Historical Society program for Sunday, June 22, 2014, will pay tribute to the late Margaret (Margy) Haines and the late Anne Petersen. The Board of Trustees invites the general public to remember these women at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is at 202 […]
St. Mary Parish of Morrison will celebrate the birthday and ordination of Reverend William R. Antilion on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at a 12:00 luncheon in the parish hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The celebration will recognize Father William’s 60th birthday and his 35 years as an ordained […]
Thanks to the many bakers and buyers, the latest bake sale of the Church Women United was a complete success. The sale was held Friday, June 13, 2014, at “Between Friends” on Main Street, Morrison, IL. The money that Church Women United raises at the bake sales is donated to […]
David L. Hall, age 58, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at his home. David was born January 23, 1956, in Owensboro, KY, the son of James and Emily (Dennison) Hall. He worked various jobs and also served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his lifelong companion […]
If you love bluegrass music, clear your afternoon calendar for Saturday, June 21, 2014. The City of Fulton and the Early American Crafters will host Fulton’s 2nd Annual Bluegrass/Folk Music Festival, on the grounds of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Six bands will entertain from noon to […]
Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press were feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the Whiteside News Sentinel office, 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The building houses Shawver Press. MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years. Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago, […]
Carol Ann Wingett, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, June 13, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Carol was born June 20, 1935, in Fulton, IL, to Harry and Kate (Stuit) Hoogheem. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a 1954 […]
Morrison Historical Society has planned a program for Sunday, June 22, 2014, that will pay tribute to women who left their mark on our community: the late Margy (Margaret) Haines and the late Anne Petersen. The Board of Trustees invites friends, family, former dance students, and the general public to […]
Doris L. White, age 92 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Doris was born January 4, 1922, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Ethel (Seidel) Teachout. She married Charles White on April 23, 1960. He preceded her in […]
Featured guitarist Jim Seeley of Tampico, IL, serenaded vendors and visitors at “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwestern Illinois,” on Saturday, June 7, 2014. His instrumentals emitted a special joy, because he played a sweet, new acquisition. He holds the late Eddie Loy’s Gibson 1S75D guitar. He explained that […]
At 2:00 p.m. the mystery, thriller, and love story “Witness” will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in the Meeting Room. Harrison Ford stars as John Book, the Philadelphia police detective, who not only has a murderer to capture, […]
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Editor’s note: This event was posted in the Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Quad-City Times, but it is not too late for viewers to attend. From noon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, more than 3000 hot rods and high performance vehicles will be free for the oohing and […]