First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free Thanksgiving community meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11/3/18 at 6:21 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-car accident with injuries on Thome Road near Laurel Lane. Upon further investigation, the driver, Jay Mammosser, age 51 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested
The Southside Grade School 5th grade Class proudly will present “Honoring Those Who Have Served,” on Thursday, November 8, 2018, in the High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Members of the community are cordially invited to attend. Hear essays and music that focus on veterans and U. S.
The General Election will be held across Illinois on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Whiteside County polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Bring your Voter Registration card. Vote to support your preferred candidates. Vote to support the opponents of candidates who have disappointed you. Vote to support particular
Editor’s note: The photo was taken November 11, 2017. The American Legion Post 328 will conduct the annual Veterans Day ceremony, in Grove Hill Cemetery on E. High Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, beginning at 10:50 a.m. Community members are invited to attend the short ceremony at the
Daylight Saving Time concluded Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 2:00 a.m. Did you remember to reset time pieces, clocks, appliances, and vehicle clocks back one hour?
Rhonda J. Weis, 65, of Morrison, IL, died at home surrounded by her family, on Friday, November 2, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rhonda was born March 20, 1953, in Clinton, IA, to Jean D. and Leona (Schaver) Borgman. She was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School
In August 2018, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a new law eliminating the requirement for a physician referral to see a physical therapist. Illinois was one of just six States still requiring a referral. In other states the easier access to physical therapists has been shown to decrease overall healthcare costs
Rock Valley Physical Therapy will host a Free “Balance and Fall Risk Clinic” on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at their clinic in Morrison, IL. The address is 635 E. Lincolnway Road, across from DQGrill & Chill. Enter the lower-level clinic from the back of
Nathan R. Schroeder, 39, of Albany, IL, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at his residence in Albany. Nathan was born February 19, 1979, in Clinton, IA, the son of Robert D. and Deborah L. (Bitler) Schroeder. He married Melissa Foster on September 10, 2005, in Galena, IL, and then married
Gregg Dolan, Morrison High School Activities Director, reported, “The winter sports season is rapidly approaching. Two teams have webstores for clothing sales. The Girls Basketball teams store is open and will be until Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The Boys Basketball teams store opens Friday, November 2, and will be until
Generous citizens supplied Odell Public Library with so many donated books, there will be two additional weeks of shopping, after the Annual Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The extended sales will be inside the library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Choose from many, many books
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club hosted the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. “About 130 entries received Chamber treat bags,” reported Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne. Registration and line up was from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main
City of Morrison twice-per-week yard waste collection continues through November 2018, via contract with Moring Disposal. Review City Burning Policies and other pertinent information regarding waste pickup and recycling at http://www.morrisonil.org/living-in-morrison/refuse-recycling/.
“Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.” Elizabeth Lawrene “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.” John Donne “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” “…trees giddy with color, almost garrish, like