The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Deputy Troy ChisumFulton County Sheriff DepartmentHometown: Canton, Illinois United States and Illinois
The American Legion and the City of Morrison partner on costs to add names to the Morrison Veteran’s Park tablets. We recently finished engraving names on the memorial tablets of area veterans who died in 2017 and 2018. There were approximately 30 new names added. Here are the eligibility criteria
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, in rural Fulton, IL, welcomes Higher Power to our outdoor stage on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the sanctuary. There will be a free will offering. Higher Power is
Whiteside County Supervisor of Assessments announces an opening for the position of Principal Clerk, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Call Robin Brands with questions at 815-772-5195. Pay Grade 26: $11.86/hour minimum Hours: 70/pay period (two weeks) Benefits: Accumulated sick and vacation time, Insurance
The Volunteer Millers will host a special patriotic music program on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., entitled “Civil War Melodies.” Weather permitting, the program will be outside in front of de Immigrant Windmill at 10th Avenue and 1st Street in downtown Fulton, IL. If there is inclement weather,
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, hosted three exciting events in one June 2019 week. On Wednesday, June 19, Volunteers were treated to supper in appreciation of their support of the gallery. Window signs indicated that volunteerism is the work engine in any organization. Volunteer Chair
Online entries are now being accepted for the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2019. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books. The pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “NEW” arrow on the home page and click
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed Rev. Tony Appel with an Installation Service on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The Installation began at 3:00 p.m. There was a luncheon afterward for congregants and community well wishers. Pastor Appel transferred from ? He is joined by his
The youngest children making the simplest creation will involve a process–in thought and use of media. So do animals. Elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas have been known to “choose” a brush size color into which to dip it place-in-space to apply the brush to paper direction to move the brush moment
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) uses equine-assisted activities to provide recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. The not-for-profit organization serves individuals ages four through adult. Tawny Wiersema noted, “Just as an interesting note, we started out with 26 students in the spring of
Unite Work Camp student volunteers made a visible impact in Morrison, IL. Three groups painted three homes in three days, Wednesday, June 19, through Friday, June 21, 2019. Three other teams worked their generous beautification magic in Clinton, IA. Five major churches were involved in this service project, to benefit
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a noon Ribbon Cutting for 5 Star Landscape Design, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The setting was the artfully landscaped front yard of the owners, Javier and Maggie Carreno, at 810 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. His
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) postponed its sixth Annual Benefit Horse Show, until Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Gold Star FS Arena in the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The grounds were too wer.
CGH Home Nursing and Home Infusion has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer.” The organization was noted for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program
The annual community Wa-Tan-Ye Summer Brunch will be held Satrurday, June 22, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Enjoy a delicious meal of breakfast casseroles, muffins, breads, cinnamon rolls, fruit, and beverages. Have you wondered what flowers and bushes would make