Morrison Rotary Club selected Isaac Damhoff and Gillian Larson as January 2018 Students of the Month. Past President Dave Abele, right, presented the students with a certificate for their accomplishments. Isaac Damhoff is active in track, band, choir, Student Council, Key Club, Scholastic Bowl and jazz band. He loves music
The H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) tax office in Morrison, IL, is celebrating the start of tax season by hosting an Open House, on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The office is located at 222 W. Main Street. Attendees can talk with H&R Block tax professionals
On February 1, 2018, City of Morrison Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter announced, “Due to a broken water main, pressure fell below 20 psi in part of our water system; therefore we must issue the following boil order. Everyone living west of N. Genesee Street and north of W.
Beverly J. Bonneur, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, with family by her side. Beverly was born July 21, 1929, in Fulton, to John and Dena (Sikkema) DeWeerdt. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was
WHOA is providing the concession stand for Carroll County Boots N’ Spurs 4H Club’s Tack Swap, on Sunday, February 4, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location of the tack swap is Naaman Diehl Auditorium, 811 Clay Street, Mount Carroll, IL. We will sell homemade cinnamon rolls and
It was race day on Saturday, January 27, 2018, inside Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, as Cub Scouts brought their family-crafted pinewood derby cars to compete. In December 2017, after a trip to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, boys had received their derby kits. A month
City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Works Gary M. Tresenriter reported, “Due to poured concrete that needs to set up overnight,” completing necessary sanitary sewer repairs, “Wall Street will remain closed until early Thursday, February 1, 2018. We will take down the forms in the morning. We apologize for
After their performance in the St. Mary’s Church Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition, on Saturday, January 27, 2018, four boys and five girls took home first place medals for their accurate shooting, good form, and composure. The boys’ shootout turned into three shootoffs to break ties. The Knights
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 21496 Hazel Road, Sterling, IL, is excited to announce the installation of our new Pastor, Rev. Phil Heuser, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. We welcome Pastor, his wife, Jenny, and daughter, Laura, to our congregation. Everyone is welcome to join us at Sunday service at 9:00
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, March 20, 2018, General Primary Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is
The Illinois State Police has received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for body camera and dash camera footage of the officer-involved shooting[, on Friday night, January 26, 2018]. All the audio video recordings collected are items of evidence in an on-going investigation, and, as such, will not be available
Morrison Rotary generously purchased a new book for each student in Pre-K through Second grade. This endeavor is part of the organization’s long-standing Literacy Program. Rotary enlisted the aid of the members of B.L.I.N.D., a character-building, social outreach group at Morrison High School, directed toward Freshmen. The acronym stands for
Morrison Lions approved annual donations to Lions Club International Foundation, Lions of Illinois Foundation, Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford, IL, and the Lions of Illinois Foundation Low Vision Screening program. These donations lend support locally and on the State and International levels. More information can be found by
In response to an inquiry from Kewanee Weathersfield, the Girl’s Basketball game on Saturday, February 3, 2018, between Morrison and Kewanee Weathersfield has changed start times. The Fresh/Soph game will tip off at noon, instead of 5:00 p.m. The Varsity game will be played immediately after the F/S game, with an
Have fun this Valentine’s Day weekend with the help of the Morrison High School Junior Pons. On Saturday, February 17, 2018, we will host a Babysitting Night at Brethren in Christ Church, 209 E. Knox Street, (across from Sullivan’s Foods), in Morrison, IL, from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. This child