Editor’s note: Mick Welding submitted the feature and photograph. The Friends of the Parks added an artistic touch to the Morrison Hospital Community Garden, by donating bicycles to be on display in French Creek Park. Thank you to Glenn Ackeberg, Bob Brandon, Bill McNeal, and Stan Mitick for assisting in
Editor’s Note: Shane Hudak took this photograph of “Liberty Enlightening the World.” “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
“Heroism is latent in every human soul. However humble or unknown, [the veterans] have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all self-denials, privations, toils, dangers, sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-long hurts and losses, death itself. For some great good, dimly seen but dearly held.” Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain On Memorial
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-18-19 at 9:45 a.m., Brian W. Matousek, age 39 of Silvis, IL, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 88 at milemarker 40. Matousek was arrested for Speeding 80/70 MPH and Driving While License Revoked. He
The Sisters of St. Francis will hold a Summer Retreat from Sunday, June 9, to Friday, June 14, 2019, at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton, IA. Father Bernie Tickerhoof, TOR, will direct the retreat, “Spirit Woven, Life Connected.” The event aims to build our awareness that everything is
Editor’s note: Todd Mickey submitted this article. The 149th Whiteside County Fair is only three months away. We are all set with an impressive lineup of entertainment, starting on Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2019. Wednesday night’s main event will be “Rockland Road” at 7:00 p.m. They entertained
The Annual K-12 Art Exhibit “Spring Into the Arts,” will transform Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, into a gallery and concert venue. Hundreds of student art pieces will be on display, featuring a wide variety of media. There is no fee. Sponsored by Children’s Art Preservation Association
Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden of The American Legion Post 328 (on the right) received a 100% Membership Certificate from The American Legion National Commander, Brett P. Reistad. Petty Officer USN VanZuiden was invited to The American Legion Post 589 in Warrenville, IL, to receive the Certificate from National Commander
The public is invited to participate in a free community lecture series titled “Listen, Learn, and Live.” Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month, June through October, 2019, at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The venue is Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Avenue, Albany, IL. Light
Sharon K. Pruis, 66, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Sharon was born June 2, 1952, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Alberta (Kramer) Vander Eide. She attended Garden Plain Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High
Editor’s note: The article and photo were submitted by James Prombo. The 2019 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27; the parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, one half hour
The Whiteside County Recorder’s Office has a Deputy Recorder position available. Please view this PDF for the complete Job Summary and Qualifications: https://www.whiteside.org/. See County Information/Job Openings. Submit an application in person or by postal mail now through Monday, June 3, 2019, by 4:30 p.m., to Dawn M. Young, Recorder,
The Heritage Bluegrass Festival has a new life! Come join us at one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 4th Street, in Fulton, IL. On Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., you will be treated to some world-class bluegrass from regional
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, The American Legion Post 328 of Morrison will be at Grove Hill Cemetery at 7:00 a.m., placing about 1000 flags on Veterans graves. They truly appreciate any help provided by the community. “Many hands make light work.”
Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, the main hall inside Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, became filled with student well-wishers. They created a “good luck” gauntlet for eight athletes to traverse: Blake Adams; Logan Baker; Schyler Drolema; Erika King; DaeShaun McQueen; Chase Newman;