Main Street Director Eileen Detra wants the surrounding communities to know that 2013 summer events are ongoing in Prophetstown, IL. Several opportunities to enjoy family activies are listed below. Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4 is the 8th Annual Pow-Wow at the Prophetstown State Park. Beenah Un Dennah […]
Wayne Farrall, 95, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Nursing Home. Wayne was born December 12, 1917, in Prophetstown, IL, to Clarence and Corda (Stewart) Farrell. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High […]
Hammer and cat’s paw in hand, respectively, Dr. Bradley R. and Elizabeth Yaklich have been hands-on participants in the renovation of their new Vision Source Morrison location at 626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Housed at the west end is Puppy Love. For the rest of the week, they work with, […]
When he locks up Friday, July 26, 2013, Dr. David C. Jennings closes the door on his optometrist career of 38 years. His wife, Julie, is retiring after 27 years. Of his eight staff, all but Julie will continue in the practice of Dr. Bradley R. Yaklich at a new […]
If you closed your eyes, it sounded like a gurgling mountain stream. Rushing water sparkled in the morning sun of Thursday, July 25, 2013, as it flowed steadily from a pipe above the hill in Kelly Park, to E. High Street, Morrison, IL. Well #4 was the source. Recently, a […]
If you desire to try a new handcraft, the Mission Group of Morrison United Methodist Church has a perfect learning opportunity. On Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., seven women will instruct participants in six artistic techniques. “How to Get Started” takes place in the Fellowship Hall, […]
Editor’s note: Fireman Arian Landheer, at right, is a member of the Lyndon Fire Department. Letter to the Editor: Our local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers and staff as well as dozens of fire departments, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers responded on scene and behind the scenes to […]
New pump equipment is functioning at Well #4 in Kelly Park, Morrison, IL. On Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, Layne Christensen Company put the well to the test. Residents in the area will note water streaming down the street into the catch basin–a normal and welcome part of the testing […]
The Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) announces that a new round of grants will become available in September 2013. Grant applications must be submitted by September 1. Guidelines, eligibility requirements, and applications are available online at the Foundation’s web site www.morrisonareacf.org, or at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. […]
Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013. If you buy a meal ticket at thecity1.com, 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, the price is $5. If you purchase at the event, the cost is $6. If you buy a game ticket, $5 goes to the Mustang football […]
The first day of school in Morrison Community Unit District #6 is Monday, August 19, 2013. Does your child need a new backpack, complete with school supplies, for grades Pre-K through 5th? Crossroads Community Church and Missionz for Kidz will donate them at no cost. This year is the 4th […]
It was a hot and humid day, pretty usual for July. On Tuesday, July 16, the 4th Morrison ARC Blood Drive of 2013 was held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with the City Hall thermometer reaching into the high 90’s. The sponsor for the day […]
07-19-13 at 9:26 a.m. Angelina K. Schafer, age 24 of Clinton, IA, was stopped on IL Route 84 at Covell Road for speeding and arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was processed at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and released on a Notice to Appear. Assisting on scene was […]
U. S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U. S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced Wednesday, July 24, 2013, that the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which Durbin is a member, approved funding for the activation of the Thomson correctional facility in Thomson, IL. Funding was at the level that was requested […]