Morrison Schools Foundation will hold a Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in the Blue Building, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL There will be mock casino games (Bingo, Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Plinko, etc.) and a Live Auction
The Loft of Main will host a “drop-in” ornament painting party between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Please stop by any time; there is no charge. This creative endeavor is planned for humans of any age. The location is 112 E. Main Street,
Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early–for two hours–to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and convivial conversation. Stop in at the local, top-class gallery on 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 20, 2022. All are welcome
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey captured the spirited events. Morrison High School held its annual THUSE Pep Rally, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, starting at 5:30 p.m., on the football field. Admission to the varied student, staff, and adult activities was $2 at the gate, or by showing a pre-purchased THUSE
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker issued this statement, regarding recent sightings of a mountain lion in rural Whiteside County, near Morrison, IL. “We are now aware of multiple sightings of an apparent mountain lion in the rural areas surrounding Morrison,” Booker said. “We received lots of unique calls, but we
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following preliminary information, about a two-vehicle, personal injury crash on IL Route 40 (Luther Road) and Genesee Road, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at approximately 3:55 p.m. Two vehicles were involved. Unit 1–2010 Gray Chevrolet Malibu–was driven by a 16-year-old male from
Michael W. Hemmer has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Advantage One Credit Union (AOCU), the full-service Credit Union located at 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL. Hemmer comes to the position with more than 30 years of management, marketing, project management, and technology experience. His tenure
Kunes Auto Group Morrison has very generously offered to host a benefit for Mark Schuler, after his serious accident. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation is also working with Kunes to collect donations and silent auction items. His wife, Susan Schuler, is an R.N. at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. However, she is
From Sunrise to Sunset, flags across the entire United States are to be flown at half-staff on, Sunday, October 9, 2022. Fire Hero Families, from Alaska to the U. S. Virgin Islands, will attend the 41st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Memorial Weekend, in Emmitsburg, MD, on Saturday and
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, September 29, 2022. Arrests: No arrest to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-30-2022 Kenneth C. Brainerd 48 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-30-2022 Kyle O.
The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking an energetic and positive leader to develop, foster, and manage the activities of the City’s parks and recreational areas, including the Sports Complex, to our local community and a regional audience. This position involves hiring and supervising seasonal staff; developing relationships and partnerships
Morrison Tech is pleased to announce that Sculptor Charles Yost will speak at the college, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the Parkinson Auditorium. The location is 701 Portland Avenue, (IL Route 78) Morrison, IL. The event is open to the public. Visitors are always welcome to
An Open House is scheduled for Attorney Stephen A. Deckro, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. It is an to recognize his many years of professional services and to thank clients and friends for their support through the past 58 years. All are welcome at the Farm Bureau Conference Room, 100
The fifth annual Women’s March is the weekend of October 7-9, with marches planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Women’s Wave is almost, here, with 345 marches planned from Hawaii to Maine and everywhere in between. Thousands of marchers are ready to take to the streets in a Women’s
Sean Sandrock submitted the press release and photos. The birthplace of President Ronald Wilson Reagan is pleased to welcome Mayor Graham Jeal of Grantham, England, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at 111 S. Main Street, Tampico, Illinois 61283. Grantham is the birth town of former United Kingdom