Travis McBride, City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Director, reported, “We have many, fun activities starting in January, [2018,] so sign up now! You can sign up for all activities on www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports.” Optons below include Basketball, Wrestling, Ping Pong, and Volleyball. “If you have any questions, please email Travis McBride
During the well-attended Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 2, 2017, the public was welcomed to visually unwrap a present, at 112 E. Main Street. The “present” was a blank canvas that will be transformed next month into an art gallery, with studio spaces and a retail business. A
“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding.” Kahlil Gibran In December 2016, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Allie Deyo took action on her desire to “provide a sense of relief for parents” struggling financially to create a joyful Christmas for their
Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll. The meal is available from
Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll. The meal is available from
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-11-17 at 07:50 a.m., Jason A. Chapman, age 41 of Sterling, IL, was arrested at his home on two Whiteside County Warrants: Failure to Appear for Violation of Classification and Aggravated Battery-Public Place. He was
Dear Editor: The 28th Festival of Trees was a success because of the contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Rock River Hospice & Home. RRHH says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount of
Gregg Dolan submitted two updates to the 2017 Morrison High School Winter athletic schedule. 1. The Thursday, December 14, Wrestling meet with Polo and Newman has been moved to Polo, IL. The start time is still 5:30 p.m. 2. The Tuesday, December 19, Boys Basketball game with Kewanee Weathersfield will
Erie, Fulton, and Morrison, IL, held their Christmas Walks on the same day, Saturday, December 2, 2017. Weather always encourages or deters people to outdoor Christmas events. The Editor participated in the latter two events, which enjoyed large numbers of attendees. Parked cars stretched down N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL,
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Three engineering firms will make presentations about modernization of Main Street. The Council may choose one of the firms,
On Monday, December 11, 2017, Rotarian Louise Clark submitted these photos of Kaleb Banks and Morgan Stuhlman, taken at the recent organization meeting. The Morrison High Schoolers were selected as Students of the Month for November 2017. The earlier article had no photos and is reprinted below. Banks is a
orrison Recreation and High School will host a Youth Wrestling Program from Thursday, January 4, through Monday, February 12, 2018. All children in grades kindergarten through 4th are eligible. Practices and meets will be held in the Wresting Room of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Directors are
Marion J. Sterenberg, 72, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Morrison, IL. Marion was born November 29, 1945, in Clinton, IA, to John B. and Gertrude (Smith) Sterenberg. He was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a 1963 graduate
Editor’s note: This feature by blogger John Purvis was posted Sunday, December 3, 2017. Click here to read Purvis’s posts: https://offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com/. The photos were taken by Purvis. On a recent outing Tom Anderson, Lil’ Nick, and I were up in Galena[, IL,] and we visited Grant Park. The park
You could be a winner in the “Bethesda Blaze” 2018 Relay For Life Team fundraiser. Raffle tickets currently are on sale for four great items. Prices are one ticket for $5 or three tickets for $10. “Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team for the American Cancer Society is selling raffle