Spring Valley Church Request Night

Join us Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL.  This will be our “Request Night.”  Attendees of the outdoor worship have the opportunity to request their favorite singer(s) to perform at our service. This is a great night of

Ponies Nose Past Kewanee in Opener

This article was submitted by Bill Popkin. The aroma of fresh-cooked hot dogs was in the air last Friday evening, August 26, 2016, in Kewanee, IL. The Morrison frosh-soph football team took to the field to open their season against their rivals to the south. A nice crowd was on

Boilers Steam Mustangs 34-26

This article was submitted by Bill Popkin. A loyal and vocal contingent of Mustang faithful trekked to Kewanee, IL, on what started out to be a beautiful summer evening, Friday, August 26, 2016, to view a football contest between the two high school squads. The first half of the game

Shannon Leigh Huizenga (1974 – 2016)

Shannon Leigh Huizenga, 42, of Morrison, IL, passed away on August 27, 2016, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Wisconsin after a brief, courageous battle against cancer. Shannon was born August 25, 1974, in Morrison.  She attended Morrison Grade schools, graduating with the Class of 1992 from Morrison High School.

2016 Fair Scenes

One anticipated aspect of visiting the Whiteside County Fair is the plethora of food options.  Many of the  ???? people who attended in August 2016 had a “favorite fair food” to savor once a year.  Only two eating establishments, however, offer a place to sit out of the weather. KJ’s Cafe

Evelyn D. Russell (1938 – 2016)

Evelyn D. Russell, 77, of Sterling, and Morrison, IL, died Saturday August 27, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Dixon, IL. Evelyn was born December 20, 1938, the daughter of Virgil and Grace Pascel Mulnix.  She married Ronald Russell on April 12, 1968.  She was employed at G. E. in

August 29 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action Resolution #16-08–Authorizing Withdrawal of the Prior

Illinois Monument at Andersonville Prison

The September meeting program of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will appeal to Civil War enthusiasts.  It will feature Noah Nieber of Rock Valley College.  He will discuss the little-known Illinois Monument, at the site of the notorious Confederate Hospital and Prison in Andersonville, GA. Nieber, a student and historian,

August 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 19, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-17-16  Linda Barsema   NA Morrison, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant  08-19-16 Kacy L. Reeser   32 Sterling, IL

Arthur’s and CGH are Paint the Town Michelangelo Sponsors

CGH Vice President Shane Brown, left, CEO Dr. Paul Steinke, center, and Marketing Director and Paint the Town Committee member Dana McCoy, right, present Barb Bees, PTT Co-Chair, with a Michelangelo Sponsorship.  They partner again with Morrison’s premiere community event, Paint the Town. The CGH Morrison Clinic and CGH Medical

September 11 Family Service for First Responders

On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Crossroads Community Church, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, will hold a special recognition for first responders.  The location is Morrison Institute of Technology. Landi Tichler, Administrative Assistant for Crossroads Community Church stated, “We’re having a family [church] service at 10:00 a.m. and

Wrestling Team Breakfast/Brunch September 18

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, start “PTT version 2.0” outdoors, surrounded by art spreading in all directions.  Enjoy a meal al fresco from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Morrison Wrestlers will have your pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee ready when you arrive.  Find their outdoor cafe at the corner of

Paint the Town, Version 2.0

Because “Art Matters” in Morrison, IL, the Paint the Town Committee selected this phrase as the theme for the Saturday, September 17, 2016, painting event.  A second day of events has been added to extend the experience.  The image is a Banksy-inspired canvas mural created earlier this year, by Morrison

Letter from the Vanderlaans

Editor’s note:  Read about this United Way of Whiteside County program, initiated by the late Dorcas “Diki” Bull of Morrison, IL.  It concluded its 15th year. Dear Editor: We would like to thank the entire community for helping with “Let’s Feed Our Children” this summer.  By donating peanut butter and

35th Reunion for Class of 1981

The Morrison High School Class of 1981 will celebrate its 35th Reunion around Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, 2016.  We hope to see you there! Friday, September 16: “Meet & Greet” at 6:00 p.m., at Dr. Vandermyde’s (Scott’s dad), 617 N. Orange Street 7:30 p.m.,