Online registration is now open for students of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. Online registration will run until Friday, August 11, 2017. Due to construction at the District Office, onsite registration will open on Wednesday, August 2. Parents and guardians needing to register their student onsite may do so
Morrison Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., there will be games, prizes, balloon animals, and bounce houses. The event is free to the public. Register
Resthave Home residents enjoyed shucking donated sweet corn at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday morning, July 31, 2017. One of them stated she enjoyed completing this chore, because it reminded her of days on the farm. She often helped her dad shuck corn as she listened to him tell
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Editor’s note: Morrison First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema submitted the photo. On Saturday, July 15, 2017, a group of Harmon, IL, firefighters met at the Morrison, IL, Fire Station to receive 11 SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) packs and bottles being donated to them. Pictured third-from-left is Morrison Fire Department 1st
Editor’s note: This article continues a series of informative health essays by Dr. David M. Prator, Jr., BS, DC, of Advantage Care Health in Morrison, IL. What is an “-itis”? How often is this term used around us daily? Relatives or friends talk about their health issues and speak of
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-15-17 at 4:23 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Rock Falls Fire, Sterling Fire, and CGH EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on IL Route 40 just south of Buena Vista Drive. Deputies learned
Since 1989, the Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected the Morrison
Online entries are now being accepted for the 147th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 15, through Saturday, August 19, 2017. The Whiteside County Fair will no longer publish Premium Books, but the pages are available online at http://www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “NEW” arrow, and click on “Entries/Premiums” for
The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department. The agenda follows. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway and Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from July 2017 included
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2017. Arrests: On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 107 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight between neighbors. As a result of the investigation, on
Combine free custom car viewing and free lunch, the Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The location is 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Cars will be displayed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles are
The second Annual Zombie Crawl and 5K is Saturday, September 16, 2017, to benefit Andresen Nature Center and the Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon. The Zombie 5K will start at the Robert Fulton Community Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. and be followed by the Zombie Crawl at 4:00 at
It’s that time of year again–time for City-Wide Yard Sales in Fulton, IL. Sales will be on Friday, August 11, and Saturday, August 12, 2017. Most sales will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but variations in times will be listed on the map. Maps will be distributed to
Be prepared to get soaked! Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will have their annual Water Extravaganza on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The water action takes place in the church parking lot. There will be water balloon and water gun fights, as well