On Monday, July 22, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; Treasurer Evan Haag; Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois; City Engineer Mick Groenwold; City Attorney […]
Jean Eggemeyer submitted this report. Jim Prombo, Board President, called meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, and ordered the roll call. All members were present. Prombo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and minutes of four previous meetings were approved. Superintendent’s ReportSuperintendent Suellen Girard […]
The Morrison High School Key Club hosts its 3rd annual Summer Blood Drive through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Wednesday, July 24, 2013. It runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Key Club is earning grant money for hosting this […]
Under the direction of The Honorable William McNeal, the tenor of Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse began with less tension on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. The morning marked a First Appearance of Boy-16, the juvenile who admitted starting a Main Street fire on […]
A wide age range of adults attended the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beer and Wine Tasting on Friday, July 19, 2013. Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, was the location for the first time event. Fifteen beverages were offered for sampling between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. […]
The Lyndon Area Historical Society extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Lyndon United Methodist Church and the Leon Methodist congregations for choosing us to preserve many cherished items of the Lyndon Methodist Church. A decision to resolve with the Leon Methodist congregation in Prophetstown, IL, necessitated the closure of the […]
Quarterback Greg Pruis, left, and Cornerback Jerry Ammon enjoyed a break in the action on Sunday, July 21, 2013. The first Morrison Alumni Football USA team traveled to Clinton, IA, for practice on Ashford University’s turf field, in preparation for their contest with Newman Central Catholic alums this weekend. John […]
PREMIUM BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 143rd ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY, AUGUST 13th and RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th MORRISON – Premium books for the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 13th – 17th are now available at banks throughout the county. Over $115,500 in […]
07-19-13 at 2:40 p.m. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a ten-year-old autistic child who took off into a corn field near a rural Sterling, IL, residence. A search for the boy ensued with the teamwork of Sterling Fire, Rock Falls Fire, CGH EMS, Sterling Police, Illinois […]
Morrison High School’s Class of 1973 has planned three events at the end of July 2013 to celebrate its 40th reunion. A picnic celebration will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Rockwood State Park’s Lakeview Pavilion. Food will be served beginning at 2:00 p.m. A […]
Do you have trouble waiting for football season to begin? Do you especially enjoy the big-rivalry contests? Then you will enjoy this unique summer opportunity. Attend an Alumni Football USA game and benefit the Morrison High School football program. On Saturday, July 27, 2013, Morrison Mustang alums will play alums […]
Geraldine Martin-Wainman, 93, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Walnut Manor. Geraldine was born June 11, 1920, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of John and Jennie (Carr) Dobson. She married Glenn Martin on December 31, 1936, in Dixon, IL. He preceded her in death on February 20, […]
On Monday, July 22, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The Consent […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 5, 2013. The following Arrest is reported. On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Morrison Police were called to the Morrison High School regarding two male juveniles trespassing inside the building. Morrison Police responded and, as […]
Kate Fisk and Jamie Mosher organized a t-shirt sale fundraiser for victims of the Prophetstown, IL, fire on Monday, July 15, 2013. It continues through Saturday, July 27. On the shirt back are names of communities who dispatched firefighters to assist. Thecity1.com ordered ten shirts for the men who served […]