The Morrison Music Boosters will host a Painting Party, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of new marching band uniforms for the Morrison High School Band. New
The Morrison High School Band Room was filled with supporters on Friday afternoon, October 26, 2018, to celebrate a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Morrison Music Boosters. Adults left-to-right are Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne; Norma Nelson of TKB Bank; Booster Secretary Lisa Bland; future Choir Director
Letter to the Editor: By this time, we have all heard of Kris Schmidt’s impressive credentials while serving in the Air Force, the education he has, as well as all his years as a member of the Sheriff’s Office. However, hearing his ideas for the future of the Department and
Are you a gamer? Do you enjoy playing tabletop or video games? If so, this event is for you. Join us for all things gaming on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Clinton Community College for the CCC Gaming Club Extravaganza III. The location is CCC
Emmanuel Reformed Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in the parking lot between their two buildings, of 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, across from Odell Public Library. Treats will be dispensed from vehicles between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and fresh cookies
Dr. Andreas Goetze will be discussing “U. S.-German Relations: a Cultural and Political Perspective,” at the Windmill Cultural Center, at 111 10th Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill, in downtown Fulton, IL, at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant windmill will host this unique
Dear Editor: John Booker is far and away the best candidate for the Office of Whiteside County Sheriff. Booker possesses all the knowledge, ability, and qualifications to rnake him an outstanding Sheriff. As a retired cop, probably the greatest compliment I could give Booker is, I could depend on him
Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” on Thursday, October 18, 2018, to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving their experiences. White, who
Editor’s note: Theresa Brandon took the smaller photograph. The auction of this 18 x 24″ commissioned oil painting by Stuart Roddy capped a glittering fundraiser for The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The sale of his donated artwork brought $2500 to
Each year Steven Braasch, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Morrison Community Hospital, conducts a two-day training for local counselors. He conducts these trainings in October and March. Braasch held a training on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Super Wash, 707 W. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL. Over 50 participants attended his
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Time Magazine published a piece about Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ work to help elect a new Democratic Majority, by focusing on 12 states “from Omaha to the Philadelphia suburbs.” As the Chair of Heartland Engagement at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Bustos has been mentoring and
Editor’s note: The event photo was taken by Jerry Lindsey; Theresa Brandon took the closeup. A spectacular, “sell-out” fundraiser for The Loft on Main occurred on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Months of decision making and extensive collaboration converged, during three
It is obvious that extensive deconstruction is occurring at 100 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The owner, Jim Kozonis, is a Structural Steel Engineer from Chicago, IL. He rents this space to business owners Christine Ruckle Fulton and Robert Fulton, to house Morrison Computer Repair LLC and Handmade with Heart.
Linda L. Ferguson, age 67, of Tampico, IL, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, IL. Linda was born September 29, 1951, in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Gene and Jackie (Allison) Simmons. She married Perry Ferguson on August 2,8, 1971 in Sterling, IL,
Ted Holmquist, 63, of Sterling, IL, died, Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born September 15, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth Ann (Hartman) Holmquist. He married Mary Juarez on January 30, 1974,