Dear Editor: Please know how much the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees appreciates all who enjoyed pie, brownies, and ice cream from our booth, during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Also making our ice cream social so successful were two suppliers. Kenny Venhuizen used a hit-and-miss
The Whiteside County Airport will host its Second Annual Aviation Career Day, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. ExpressJet Airlines will fly in a 50-passenger, United Airlines/United Express Embraer 145 Regional. It will be on display
The congregation of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a luncheon in honor Pastor Mike and Margi Winkelman, as we mark 30 years of their ministry to the people of St. Peter Church. The celebration will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018,
Editor’s note: Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Tuesday, October 13, 2018, the Morrison Swimmers won all 11 events in their dual meet against Rockford[, IL,] Christian. The Fillies also won the meet with 116 points over Rockford’s 45 points. They will compete next at the Pretzel Invite in Freeport,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 14, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-14-18 Zachary Lyerla 24 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 9-19-18 Sara Perry 32 Morrison,
Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff Kris Schmidt announces that immediately after his meeting with One Eighty Executive Director and Founder, Rusty Boruff, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, he has been sharing the One Eighty vision with citizens, including some already in the Whiteside County Jail. Boruff, left, is shown with
Dear Editor: The Masonic Lodges of Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Prophetstown, and Sterling-Rock Falls, IL, would like to thank everyone who came out to support the ILCHIP event that was held at the Whiteside County Fair. We would like to give a special thanks to the Whiteside County Fair Board for
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 1 Captain Hodgdon announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Whiteside County, from late Saturday night, September 15, to early morning Sunday, September 16, 2018. The RSC was conducted west of Rock Falls, IL, by District 1 officers. Alcohol and drug
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible, without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison.
Morrison Parks and Rec reminds families, “Today, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, is the last day to register for Youth Soccer for children in grades Kindergarten through 4th. Participants can register via Morrison Quickscores.”
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 16, 2018, Morrison High School wrestlers served breakfast al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. The annual meal included pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee for a donation to the wrestling program. Meals were available from
Morrison Police released information regarding an incident of suspicious activity that occurred Tuesday morning, September 18, 2018. The incident involved a ten-year-old child walking to school, when an unidentified male may have attempted to contact the child. The male and vehicle have been located and identified. The incident was a
A military Retiree Appreciation Day is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Rock Island Arsenal. Retirees from all branches of the Armed Forces and their family members/guests are eligible to attend. They will receive updated information about retiree Entitlement Programs. Sign-in begins at
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is celebrating 40 years of service from our Dietary Assistant, Linda Weets. Resthave is blessed to have such a dedicated, caring, and hardworking staff member in Linda. She loves the residents. Linda Weets often goes above and beyond to help out where needed
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Christmas, at the 31st Annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The theme is “What Elves Do When Santa Is Away.” Bringing back some of the favorites from last year, plans include business Open Houses, the Tree Lighting ceremony,