Area citizens of all ages are invited to join five area Rotary Clubs in a walk to “End Polio Now,” an initiative of Rotary International and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The event is Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL. Register from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m.
Odell Public Library is pleased to welcome new Director, Meridith Layne, who began her new position on Monday, September 23, 2019. Layne stepped into the role vacated by Lori Matlack, now in the newly-formed Public Services Director position with the City of Morrison, IL. Serving as Coordinator for the Morrison
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton offered this update on an incident that was reported Tuesday, September 24. That afternoon the Chief had advised Morrison Community Unit School District buildings to be placed on a soft lockdown, while MPD conducted a search for a possible suicidal
The Second Annual Morrison Recycle Day will be held rain or shine at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enter only at the east (livestock) gate. Participants will receive a map at the entrance
National Voter Registration Day is a National holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has grown in popularity every year. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day is on September 24, 2019. The purpose of National Voter Registration Day is to ensure
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for 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, IL.
These arrests are Merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9-22-19, at 8:50 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a reported shots fired call on Yeoward Street, rural Rock Falls, IL. Upon their investigation, Kye M. Parker, age 25 of Rock Falls, was arrested and
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Find race results at the end of the feature. Impending rain and stormy weather had been on the minds of Morrison, IL, event planners for many days. Those who planned to attend the the Cheerleaders Pancake Breakfast, Paint the Town, and Harvest Hammer were uneasy, or
Those who preregistered for Paint the Town may pick up their event bag and supplies on Monday, September 23, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The location is 308 E. Main Street, next to the American Legion building, Morrison, IL. If this is not possible, email Barb Bees to arrange another
Alan E. Ernst, age 82, died Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Alan was born on June 1, 1937, the son of George and Marie (Mundt) Ernst. He married Joyce Pyse on July 3, 1954, in Sterling, IL. She died August 23, 2019. Alan
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Everyone had advance knowledge that thunderstorms likely would cancel the busiest weekend in Morrison, IL’s, social calendar. Thousands of enthusiastic participants and observers of Rotary Harvest Hammer and CAPA’s Paint the Town surely would be disappointed. Revenues would be lost to those organizations,
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio is the new minister at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Linolnway, Morrison, IL. He brought up a topic that interested a local farm family. He offered to bless the tractors, tillers, and combines owned by the Donald Dykema family. On
Due to expected stormy weather, the Sunday, September 22, 2019, planned Morrison United Methodist Church service at Morrison-Rockwood State Park has been cancelled. Worship will begin at 10:40 a.m. in the sanctuary, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
Paula Rodriguez stated on Saturday morning, September 21, 2019, that “An executive decision was made to cancel the Pancake Breakfast [for Sunday, September 22,] due to the 100% chance of rain. It will be rescheduled.”
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will continue its extended hours over Paint the Town weekend. On Saturday, September 21, 2019, the gallery will open from 10:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 22, the gallery will open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.