Fulton Defeated Morrison Boys Basketball

Morrison High School Boys Basketball Coach Jason Banks reported the Fulton Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated Morrison by three points, on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in Fulton, IL. The final score was 50 to 47.

Sherrard Girls Basketball Defeats Morrison

Morrison High School Girls Basketball Coach Kerry Grim reported the Sherrard Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated Morrison by 15 points, on Monday, January 7, 2019, in Sherrard, IL. The final score was 51 to 36.

The Sawmill Museum Food & Beverage Fest

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., The Sawmill Museum is hosting its first Food & Beverage Fest.  The “Fest” will feature 20+ vendors from around the area, providing samples of food and drink.  Drink vendors are breweries, wineries, and distilleries manufacturers, so guests can sample from

January 8 Sheriff’s Office Crash Injury Report

On 1-7-19 at 5:59 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to rural Fulton, IL, on Illinois Route 84 for a single-vehicle crash versus a pedestrian.  Upon further investigation, Jeremy R. Gaul, age 26 of Clinton, IA, was determined to be in the northbound lane when he was struck by an oncoming

Wear Red Tonight to Honor Clinton Firefighters

In honor of and in tribute to the late Lieutenant Eric Hosette, 33, a Clinton, IA, Firefighter who lost his life, and to Adam Cain, 23, a Clinton, IA, Firefighter who was critically injured, in an ADM storage bin explosion on Saturday, January 5, 2019, tonight’s Morrison basketball game is

What Would Jefferson Think of the Government Shutdown?

An award-winning political journalist, Micek is the Opinion Editor and Political Columnist for PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, PA. It was a perfect post-Christmas day, as I watched tourists move in concentric circles around the Jefferson Memorial at the far edge of the National Mall. Jefferson’s famous exhortation about the nature

Trump Shutdown Further Exacerbates Uncertainty for Illinois Farmers

Editor’s note:  This information  was published on Monday, January 7, 2019, by the office of Illinois Representative Cheri Bustos. In addition to 800,000 workers who are either furloughed or working without pay–including folks at airports and the Peoria[, IL,] Agriculture Lab–our farmers are feeling the consequences from President Trump’s reckless

Morrison Girls Lose to Orion

Morrison High School Girls Basketball Coach Kerry Grim reported the Orion Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated Morrison by six points, on Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Morrison, IL. The final score was 65 to 59.

Rudy Vallejo Shares Native American Heritage

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos.  Rudy Vallejo visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, on Friday, November 30, 2018, to the delight of residents. Vallejo is an Kickapoo Indian Dancer from the Quad Cities.  He performed several dances with authentic Native American

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Opens January 26

The Black Box Theatre will present “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” beginning Saturday, January 26, and running until Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Tickets are available at theblackboxtheatre.com.  The Black Box Theatre was established in 2017 and is a non-profit theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Lucky

New Year Cheers at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents rang in the New Year with a sparkling cider toast, as shown by Theresa Zilly.  Shrimp cocktail, chips, salsa, cheese, sausage, crackers, hummus, and cookies were served. Residents enjoyed socializing, reminiscing of years

MHPC Agenda for April 2

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of February

January 20 MHS Annual Potluck and Goodenough Dairy Program

In the past, were dairy products delivered to your home?  Were they hauled to you by a horse-drawn wagon, or delivered from a truck?  Can you remember your milkman’s name?  If so, the contents of this locally-produced “ice box,” inside Morrison’s Heritage Museum, will look familiar to Morrison, IL, and

January 29 Succulent Wreath Webinar

“Succulent Wreaths,” a program presented by University of Illinois Extension, will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Join Extension Educator Bruce Black to learn about Succulent Wreaths: their biology how to build one their care. The webinar will be offered at Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL,

Small Farms At-Home Webinars Begin January 24

The University of Illinois Extension presents Small Farms Winter Webinars, a weekly, at-home, educational series for the small farm community  Online programs are scheduled on Thursdays from January 24, through April 4, 2019, from noon to 1:00 p.m. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics, which advance local