On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities shared the following information with Whiteside County Health Department. It regards the potential for another winter storm this Friday, January 12, into Saturday, January 13. Please see the graphics for more information. Visit weather.gov/quadcities for revised predictions
Due to the weather forecasted through Wednesday morning of this week, January 10, 2024, the City of Morrison has declared a “Snow Emergency” effective today, Monday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. Notices during a declared “Snow Emergency” follow. Residents and businesses. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from fire
Pizza and other meal choices will be available for supper tonight, Monday, January 8, 2024, if you take the family to Pizza Ranch, 1377 11th Street N. W., Clinton, IA. Pizza Ranch and White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, are partnering in a fundraiser. It will benefit this organization with
Editor’s note: Photos were supplied by Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider (Odell Public Library) and The Loft on Main Volunteer Pat McGarvey . McGarvey and Volunteer Sarah Bull assisted at the party. Twenty-eight, comics-loving Morrison, IL, youngsters took part in a Comic Book Workshop, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Katie
Volunteer Millers will sponsor their first event of 2024, starting at noon on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free bowl of soup and a variety of table games. Both traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play.
Editor’s note: Open hours are Tuesday, December 26, through Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As a non-coffee drinker, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy a soothing, rich, coffee fragrance in the air, as I approached “The Bread Lady at Donnybrook Corner.” The Grand Opening
The storefront of a variety store will display a wide range of goods of different types and forms. Usually, eclectic merchandise is inexpensive. Inside Hidden Treasures Variety Store, LLC, at 113 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, owner Tobias Bloom stated, “I wanted to do a little bit for everyone. That
Seasonal viruses have been on the uptick for the last several weeks across the State. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the public to take precautions–to protect the health of friends and family who are vulnerable to severe illness. The guidance comes as the Centers for Disease Control and
Remember The Loft on Main while shopping locally at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. You will find so many unique items in a large range of prices. Prices begin at $4.50. Extended hours follow. Dec. 21: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Dec. 22: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Dec. 23: 10:00
Coffee fans have a specialty shop to satisfy their preferences and explore new combinations. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” Located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, “Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees,” offers protein shakes, energy teas,
Three generations of Harmons were very busy on their first open day, during the downtown Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk, Saturday, December 2, 2023. Pictured left-to-right are sisters, Gracen and Landri Harmon; grandmother, Bev Harmon; owner, Paul (Jamie) Harmon; his sister, Angie Erickson. Paul stated, “They will help out when they
Twenty-seven Vogel family members attended their annual Holiday gathering, on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Their ages range from 58 (Brian Vogel, front table, far right) to 103 (Alice “Sis” Bordner, far left across the table from Brian.) They now
During the Annual Pearl City Holiday Tournament, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, Morrison Girls Basketball action took a pause in the play. Recognition was given to Filly Camryn Veltrop, as she reached a significant career goal, by shooting her 1000th point. She is a Junior. On Saturday, December 10, 2022,
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023, there arose exciting activity on the roof of 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The former Donnybrook Bakery Cafe now sports its corner turret, which previous owner Bob Vaughn had fabricated in 2014. It was built by Shambaugh Construction, Inc.,
Many locals met Shelli Eng, of Erie, IL, years ago at Morrison Farmers Markets. Her delicious baked goods usually sold out early each Saturday. Perhaps because shoppers did not take the time to learn her name, she was affectionately called–even to this day–“the bread lady.” Others discovered the clothing design