On Thursday, October 19, 2017, while gathering data and photographs at Grove Hill Cemetery to publicize the installation of six, granite, memorial tablets, I met John Purvis taking photos of them. We chatted about common interests. He writes an internet blog called “Off the Beaten Path in Illinois.” His site
Morrison Rotary Club members honored two Morrison High School students as Student of the Month for October 2017. Aaron Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He loves sports, including football and basketball. He also participates in Key Club, Student Council, and B.L.I.N.D. Deter assists with the community
International Thanksgiving Weekend organizers are inviting local families to host one or two students, Wednesday, November 22, through Sunday, November 26, 2017. The purpose of the program is to learn about other cultures, share what is good about America, and also make new friends. Have you ever considered having a
On September 13, 1967, Don Miller, shown at right, of Morrison, IL, attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later, Rotary members had the pleasure of honoring him on his Golden Anniversary. President Dr. Brad Yacklich, left, went to Odell Public Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days
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[,
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fourth annual vendor Fair on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A variety of products and gift possibilities await the public, in the hospital lobby. Come to the hospital lobby, and get your Christmas
Hayrack rides, cotton candy, popcorn, a chili dinner, and music by the Dirt Road Rockers will all be featured at a Fall Family Festival sponsored by Citizens for Schmidt. The committee is promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. In addition, an ultralight aircraft is
There are two Halloween events for Morrison, IL, children of all ages, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The second event times are 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. After the Chamber of Commerce/Cottonwood 4-H Club Parade and Costume Contest, on Main Street, youngsters are invited to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care
“The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwestern Illinois” concludes its 2017 season, on Saturday, October 21, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The location is 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Shop for fresh produce flowers and plants baked items food seasonal items crafts wellness and beauty products jewelry wood crafts dog
Networking students at Morrison Institute of Technology invite the public to attend their “Geek Squad” event, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. They will meet interested persons in the lobby at 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Find help and information about software updates operational questions technical issues
Whiteside County Resident Circuit Judge Trish Joyce has announced that she will run to maintain her seat in the 2018 General Election. In December 2016 Joyce was unanimously appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, upon recommendation of Justice Thomas Kilbride, to fill the vacancy of Judge John L. Hauptman. As
Sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest will take place along Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Trophies in the costume contest are sponsored by Farmers National Bank. Preregister at Eventbrite.com under
The Whiteside County Airport will host an Aviation Career Day and Airport Open House on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. Aviation Career Day exhibitors, representing various aspects of the aviation industry, will be on hand to discuss
A local author, historian, and founder of Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events, Kathi Kresol, left, will share her favorite stories of lost loves, spine-tingling encounters with ghostly apparitions, and unexplained bumps in the night. Kresol has spent countless hours researching and tracking down the legends and ghost stories of Illinois. She
The Whiteside Forum will kick off the 2017-2018 expert speaker season, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, with a discussion on “Medicaid and Medicare.” The program will be presented by Cory Law–of the Whiteside County Health Department–and Lindsay Anderson–of the Whiteside County Senior Center. We will host our event in the