The Morrison Halloween Parade and Costume Contest–presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club–will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Preregistration is encouraged and free. To preregister, follow the link on www.morrisonchamber.com until Wednesday, October 25, at noon. Walk-up registration will be available on the day of
Sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, volunteers teamed up on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to clean the downtown area in Morrison, IL. The initiative is held prior to Paint the Town and Harvest Hammer events, which this year were on Saturday, September 15. Pictured top to bottom
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Park at Ebenezer Church, Emanuel Church, or Odell Public Library. Then use one of our shuttles to get to Resthave.
Dear Editor: Please know how much the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees appreciates all who enjoyed pie, brownies, and ice cream from our booth, during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Also making our ice cream social so successful were two suppliers. Kenny Venhuizen used a hit-and-miss
The Whiteside County Airport will host its Second Annual Aviation Career Day, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. ExpressJet Airlines will fly in a 50-passenger, United Airlines/United Express Embraer 145 Regional. It will be on display
The congregation of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a luncheon in honor Pastor Mike and Margi Winkelman, as we mark 30 years of their ministry to the people of St. Peter Church. The celebration will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018,
Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff Kris Schmidt announces that immediately after his meeting with One Eighty Executive Director and Founder, Rusty Boruff, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, he has been sharing the One Eighty vision with citizens, including some already in the Whiteside County Jail. Boruff, left, is shown with
Dear Editor: The Masonic Lodges of Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown, and Sterling-Rock Falls, IL, would like to thank everyone who came out to support the ILCHIP event that was held at the Whiteside County Fair. We would like to give a special thanks to the Whiteside County Fair Board for
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible, without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison.
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 16, 2018, Morrison High School wrestlers served breakfast al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. The annual meal included pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee for a donation to the wrestling program. Meals were available from
A military Retiree Appreciation Day is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Rock Island Arsenal. Retirees from all branches of the Armed Forces and their family members/guests are eligible to attend. They will receive updated information about retiree Entitlement Programs. Sign-in begins at
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Christmas, at the 31st Annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The theme is “What Elves Do When Santa Is Away.” Bringing back some of the favorites from last year, plans include business Open Houses, the Tree Lighting ceremony,
Former Whiteside County Sheriff Roger Schipper has announced his endorsement of John Booker for Whiteside County Sheriff. Booker, 51, has 27 years of experience as a Police Officer. He is currently the Chief Deputy of Whiteside County. “John Booker is far and away the best candidate for the Office of
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, a colorful group race concluded the Harvest Hammer foot and bicycle races. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. from Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, the noncompetitive Color Run invites youth and adults of all ages to travel north on Genesse to Market Street. Most
Morrison Rotary Club sponsored the 31st Annual Harvest Hammer event, on Saturday morning, September 15, 2018. Included were a Duathlon; foot races; Team Duathlon; a non-competitive Color Run for children and adults. The starting location was Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Proceeds benefit local youth, education, and