City of Morrison Police officers are switching to cool weather shirts as autumn temperatures drop, but there is a bright side to them. These shirts will be adorned with attractive new shoulder patches, as seen on the shirt of Chief Brian Melton on Monday, October 28, 2013. Each of six […]
On Friday, October 25, 2013, Whiteside County area law enforcement agencies and Whiteside County Court Services conducted an address verification detail of all registered sex offenders in Whiteside County. The annual verification is a requirement by the State of Illinois Statutes. The detail involved the Sheriff’s Office, Sterling Police Department, […]
There are various opportunities for Halloween fun in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Children are invited to Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, after school from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff […]
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary has arranged a day of great savings on jewelry and accessories. This fundraiser is affordable, because “Everything’s $5.” On Friday, November 15, 2013, the MCH lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with displays of pretty things. Stop in from 7:00 a.m. to […]
Sherry Schwartz will be honored at an Open House to celebrate her 70th birthday. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. It is requested there be no gifts.
In less than one minute online, you can cast a vote for a Morrison, IL, business that will qualify them for a Mission Main Street Grant of $250,000. The grant request has been filed with JPMorgan Chase Bank, but a minimum of 250 public votes is necessary to continue the […]
Remember to keep Saturday, November 16, 2013, open for the annual Home for the Holidays Bazaar, hosted by Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The bazaar will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Experience the fun on several levels: eat, shop, tour […]
Roberta “Bobbie” Kaye Dillin, 74, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her home. Bobbie K. was born October 7, 1939, in Erie, the daughter of Robert C. and Lilah (Brown) Hunter. She married Robert G. Dillin at the Erie United Methodist Church on September 13, 1957. Bobbie […]
Dr. Suellen Girard wrote that on Monday, October 28, 2013, the School Board accepted her retirement for June 2014. She added, “We plan to stay in Morrison after I retire.” Her letter to the Board follows. Dear Members of the Board of Education: I truly value being a member of […]
“Make a wish!” is something we teach our children whenever birthdays are celebrated, “shooting stars” streak across the sky, dandelion seeds are blown into the wind, and holiday wishbones are pulled apart. We wouldn’t spoil their fun by adding, “It is extremely doubtful that your wish will come true.” If […]
The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend committee, sponsored by Church Women United with contributions from the Knights of Columbus and Morrison Rotary Club, is looking for 15 homes to host international college students from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1, 2013. Our guests arrive by charter bus from Chicago, IL, […]
Odell’s Friends of the Library group is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale to be held in the Community Room at the library on Saturday, November 2, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the book budget at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, […]
“God Almighty first planted a garden. And, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.” Francis Bacon’s Essays: Of Gardens reflects what the late Gladys B. Null surely felt among her vegetables and “a rose garden beyond compare” according to Anne Frame.
by Jerry Lindsey The final game of the 2013 season for both Morrison and Riverdale was played under a typical fall evening but what played out on the field was not a typical Friday night on most football fields in Northwest Illinois as Riverdale edged the Morrison Mustangs 16-8.
Sylvia Buikema, 97, of Pleasant View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Morrison, IL, formerly of Albany, IL, died Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Center. Sylvia was born July 21, 1916, in Albany, IL, to William D. and Laura V. (Sanders) Burns. She was educated in the Albany Grade School and […]