Masons to Sell Pizzas at Paint the Town

During Paint the Town, Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 will sell Manny’s pizzas in their dining hall, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  Buy a slice or whole pizza in these flavors:  sausage and mushroom pepperont cheese.

Golden Anniversary for Hilltop Lanes

Mike and Elizabeth Hamilton have a golden anniversary to celebrate with the public at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 6, 2014.  This Customer Appreciation Day will honor his family’s ownership of the bowling alley for 50 years, from 1964 to 2014. Toast Mike and

The More Travelers, the Lower the Cost

Morrison Travel Club invites all interested persons to register now for a spring 2015 experience to Europe.  Discover “The Best of the Netherlands” from Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 25, 2015.  Consider the optional extension experience, “The Best of Belgium,” from April 25, through Wednesday, April 29.  Arrangements have been

Football Field Named for Keith Hensler

Former Morrison, IL, athlete Keith Hensler was honored Friday night, August 29, 2014, at the school where he was a longtime teacher and coach.  During the first home game of the season, the field at Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, WI, was  re-named Hensler Field.   Ten years after leading

“The More Burnt the Better” Cub Scout Badge

Come join Morrison Cub Scout Pack #328 as we hold our Kick-off for the Scout year on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  We will have a For-Fun-Only Pinewood Derby Race.  There will be cars available to use, or

MCHS Class of 1989 Reunion

The Morrison High School Class of 1989 will hold its 25 year Class Reunion the weekend of Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2014, to incorporate families into the reunion. “No mailed invitations are being sent, so we are relying on Facebook, thecity1.com, the Whiteside News Sentinel, and word-of-mouth

Key Club Summer Blood Drive–A Lifesaver!

The Morrison High School Key Club hosted its 4th annual Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center summer blood drive on Wednesday, July 21, 2014, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The Nation’s blood supply runs critically low during the summer months.  Responding to the call, Key Club

4-H’ers Attend Illinois State Fair

Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H’ers had a day to remember at the 2014 Illinois State Fair.  These 4-H’ers earned the right to advance to the State Fair by being “the best of the best” at their County 4-H Shows.  The State Fair experience presents Illinois 4-H’ers with a unique opportunity

Walk, Run, or Bike the 27th Harvest Hammer

Registrations are being taken for the 27th Annual Harvest Hammer 5K run; 21 mile Duathlon; and children’s Wee Run, Fun Run, and Challenge Run. This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Children’s events begin at 8:15 a.m., and

Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 2

Open Bible Fellowship will host a Community Blood Drive from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL.  All presenting donors will receive a “Save Our Summer” t-shirt as a thank you gift.  This is for helping bolster the blood supply following the

MCH Takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Ten Morrison Community Hospital Managers accepted the challenge by Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to participate in an Ice Bucket Challenge. The purpose is to raise not only awareness of, but monetary support for, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), most popularly known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.”

Power of the Purse Auction Supports Literacy

Mary Vos, left, and Jean Tichler from Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, present a check to United Way of Whiteside County staffer Nathan Fellows, left, and Board President Jeff Detra.  The donation supports the recent free summer lunch program, “Let’s Feed Our Children.”  The church sponsored

Letter from Mayor Everett Pannier

Editor’s note:  This Letter to the Editor is from Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier. When the storm hit at 2:15 p.m. on [Monday, August 25, 2014,] the City of Morrison took a direct hit and was temporarily devastated with downed power lines and broken trees.  Both major highways were closed

As Bad as It Was, It Could Have Been Worse

Many citizens of Morrison, IL, are coping with the aftermath of a severe wind storm of Monday, August 25, 2014. If one could mark on a continuum all the damage that occurred within those few minutes, some might have a change in perspective regarding their situation.  One could also play

Mustangs Take Ice Bucket Challenge

Jamie Rodriguez submitted this article and photographs. The 2014 Mustangs were challenged by Morrison High School Sophomore Nick Kilmson and also by DHCU Community Credit Union to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Above, 18 Mustangs prepare for an icy splash on Friday, August 22, 2014.  Shown in back left-to-right,