Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, at Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016. The Nature Center is next door to Heritage Canyon. Explore the world of herbs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn about chives, basil,
Crossroads Community Church is currently signing up those in need of a backpack for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. This is available to Morrison, IL, students who display a financial need. Please contact the Crossroads Office via phone 815-956-0090; email Morrison@crossroadscn.com; our Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1222756871082494/. Provide the following information:
Trent Bush, center, represented the Whiteside County Bar Association on July 8, 2016, with a donation of $2000 to the Whiteside County Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Dr. Johanna Hager, Director, accepted the check; Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi, right, attended the presentation. The Bar Association routinely
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-2-16 at 12:51 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to an underage drinking party 30607 Plautz Road in Rock Falls, IL. Upon further investigation, Braydon J. Delgado, age 18 of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession
The entire community is invited to attend a Community Appreciation Cookout at Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, from noon to 2:00 p.m. The Credit Union also will collect canned items for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Other surprises are in
The Whiteside County Fair Board is proud to announce the Dale Coleson Family as “2016 Friend of the Fair” honorees. Since 1989, the 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
Join this free Medicare information class on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Resthave Home Assisted Living Dining Room, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The “Medicare & You 2016” class begins at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Make a more informed decision when it cmes to your options with
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photographs. Nine Seahorses traveled to the the UIC Natatorium in Chicago, IL, to swim in the JETS Summer Classic, on Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, 2016. This meet was a great experience for the Seahorses, as it was held in a 50
The Pink Heals Tour caravan will stop at Morrison Community Hospital on Friday, July 29, 2016. Mick Welding submitted the timeline for that day and information about their party, to be held Saturday, July 30, in Rock Falls, IL. The tour will assemble at the hospital around 9:00 a.m. and
On Sunday, July 24, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes the quartet, Instruments of Faith. Gary Branaman and Sam Hahn, original members, first sang with Men of Faith in 2000. Other members left for various reasons, such as illness, change in employment, and even death.
The fourth annual Strides for Students 5K run/walk for all ages will be held at Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. The 5K starts and finishes near the Cedar Ridge Pavilion in the park and loops through the campgrounds. The scenic course is fairly flat
“In preparation of the asphalt overlay on Thursday, July 21, 2016, Martin Excavation will be making some base repairs to Orange Street, between W. Wall Street and the railroad tracks. This will create the need to close the Orange Street railroad crossing for the day. Please avoid this area on
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, June 27, 2016. Arrests: On Monday, June 27, 2016, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to French Creek Park in Morrison, IL, regarding suspicious persons at the park. As a result of the investigation,
The City of Morrison will hold a traveling Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, beginning at French Creek Park, 650 Portland Avenue, Morrison IL, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Other Items for Consideration, Discussion, and Information Site Tours at the
You have “permission to come aboard” two replicas of history’s most significant sailing vessels, when they dock in Clinton, IA, from Thursday, August 4, through Monday, August 8, 2016. Two Portuguese caravels, La Nina and La Pinta, are accessible via self-guided tour of these floating museums. Tour from 9:00 a.m.