The Clinton Community College Student Senate is hosting a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Friday, December 15, 2017. The public is invited to ride to the downtown area and spend the day on their own. Visit museums, shops, and restaurants. The cost is $20 per person, or $10 for
Editor’s note: Fair Board member Mke Wiersema took the two construction photos. This attractive digital sign was installed Wednesday, November 29, 2017, inside the east gate of the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Its angled, two-tiered top mirrors the roof lines of the iconic Round Barn that lies behind it. Five revolving
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photo. She is in the lower corner of the picture. The sixth and last Morrison American Red Cross blood drive of 2017 was held on Thursday, November 16, at Morrison United Methodist Church. The ARC goal was at
Attend Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill Holiday Party, on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The location is 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. There will be a variety of local items to purchase: crafts Scentsy wax warmer products Woody’s popcorn 1-2-3 Tees holiday t-shirts for adults
Theodore (Ted) Deter died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the age of 64. Ted was born on September 24, 1953, in Morrison to John and Marie Deter. He graduated from Morrison Community High School in 1971. He married Judy
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 1, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, December 1, 2017, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 101 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding a suspicious vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, the Illinois Senate overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act. It will become law. Attached is the press release. State Representative Tony McCombie’s (IL-71st) chief co-sponsored legislation HB3649, also known as the Debt Transparency Act, became law, with broad bi-partisan
Thursday night’s, December 7, 2017, wrestling meet with Lewin and Amboy will be at Stockton High School starting at 5:30 p.m. The address is: 540 N. Rush Street, Stockton, IL. Activities Director Gregg Dolan wrote, “As the winter season moves along, there will be other updates to our schedules. Please
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71) and State Senator Neil Anderson (IL-36) announced that a $329,250 grant for the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC), 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL, will be released by the Illinois Capital Development Board. “I am extremely proud of
Editor’s note: City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter took the photograph. Accompanied by gusty winds at noon, on Tuesday, December 3, 2017, City employee Dan Milnes installed a new, State of Illinois flag at the Veterans’ Park Memorial in Grove Hill Cemetery. It flies below the
Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, shared the holiday spirit, serving brownies and frosted cookies on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, 2017, during lobby hours. On Saturday, they also arranged for a professional photographer to take photographs of children with Santa. Included is one of
Large numbers turned out for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk and Lighted Parade, thanks, in part, to warm temperatures and a nearly full moon. The theme was appealing to attendees, window designers, and parade entry fabricators, too: The Polar Express. All five candidates for the office of Whiteside County
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This year’s Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Holiday Treasure and Bake Sale Fundraiser” will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby at the hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. As in years past, we are asking people to donate delicious baked goods
1. I have two left feet and can’t dance. Bring your left foot and your right foot, and we will show you how to square dance no matter how you wear your feet. Square dancing is just directed walking. 2. I have no rhythm. You do not need to have