On Saturday, November 9, 2013, Friends of the Parks will host Trivia for the Trail, a fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Register today at friendsoftheparksmorrison@gmail.com to get a free answer.
11/3/13 at 2:35 a.m. Justin J. Parker, 27, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested in the 1800 block of E. French Street, Rock Falls, and charged with Criminal Trespass to Residence and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. 10/29/13 at 11:36 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies […]
Here is an opportunity to keep a thriving business in Morrison, IL. Through its “Mission Main Street Grant” program, JPMorgan Chase Bank will offer each of a dozen small businesses $250,000 to improve or expand their enterprises. One local business needs such funding to remain in Morrison, because the current […]
Going on right now is the Morrison Music Boosters’ Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser. Please support our students by purchasing a lovely, fresh evergreen wreath, garland, or grave blanket sold by Morrison music students and provided by Wilson Greenhouses & Florist, 103 N. Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. Prices are$16–24″ wreath $25–30″ […]
Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host an Open House on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. It will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “We have lots of Morrison, Erie, and Fulton, IL, students who attend WACC,” said Dana Fellows, Director of Technology and […]
Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Principal Joe Robbins accepted a donation of $277 from Hannah Blacklock on Friday, November 1, 2013. The presentation took place in his office at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Blacklock is Co-President of a dynamic youth service group at Morrison High School: Key Club. […]
The Board of Directors of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Pfister to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Morrison Community Hospital. Pam joined the staff of Morrison Community Hospital in 2002 as Administrative Assistant. In her […]
Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is now selling Harvest Hammer shirts from both 2012 and 2013. All adult sizes M-2XL are available, made of tech fabric, and are $8. Children sizes S-M are available, made of cotton fabric, and are $5.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Morrison Police arrested Jeremy T. Russie, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rusk County, WI, charging […]
Ukulele Connection will be playing once again at the Heirloom Market & Cafe, 2200 IL Route 84, in Thomson, IL, for a three-hour, fun-filled evening. Contact the venue at 815-259-0125. The group describes itself as “a ukulele trio playing songs for better living.” Join musicians Paul Engwall (Tenor/Ukulele), Aaron Johnson […]
Marjorie R. Pell, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison. Marjorie was born November 1, 1921, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Elizabeth (Ottens) VanDellen. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School in […]
Happy Halloween, Hayden Druien! Susan Schular, owner of Lincoln Highway Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, delights in taking care of her first grandchild while at her gift shop. One clue to that is the sign at the door to enter quietly, as the baby is sleeping. […]
Editor’s note: Morgan McCulloh submitted this review of Homecoming Week 2013. Photos are compliments of the Whiteside News-Sentinel. From Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 12, 2013, students at Morrison High School took a break from their usual high school routine, to celebrate 2013’s music-themed Homecoming Week. The sounds of […]
The Editor misplaced her black, Panasonic Lumix digital camera during the week of Sunday, October 20, 2013. If you found it–and do not know to whom it belongs–kindly call 815-535-7005.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 1, 2013, minutes New Business Log cabins, John […]