John “Woody” Bram (1948 – 2016)

John “Woody” Bramm, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, FL, as a result of an automobile accident. Woody was born September 22, 1948, in Morrison, to Woodrow W. and Mary Vivian (McMahon) Bramm. He was educated in the Morrison grade

Free Lunch Program is Growing

A week after it began on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, the “Let’s Feed Our Children” program has show increased interest.  Coordinators from Crossroads Community Church, Larry and Terry Vanderlaan, reported during the four days of week one, 69 meals were distributed.  On Tuesday, June 7, just two days into week

Morrison Memorial Day Ceremonies May 30

Monday, May 30, 2016, dawned clear for the 149th annual Memorial Day Parade and service.  Parade units began moving at 10:30 a.m., originating at N. Madison and E. Main Streets, passing crowds gathered in lawn chairs or standing along the route.  Morrison Police Department led the procession west along Main

Lions to Host the Mobile Vision Bus

Plans are being made by Morrison Lions Club to host the mobile vision screening bus on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon to 4:00 p.m.  The bus will be located at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL.  The service is free and takes a few minutes

EMT’s, Paramedics, and Nurses Complete ACLS Training

According to figures from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies every minute from heart disease.  Because heart conditions are so common, it is important for health-care professionals to understand how to perform both basic and advanced care for patients suffering heart attacks or other acute heart-related

June 7 Agenda: Whiteside County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department.     1.   Call to order     2.   Routine Business:  (Highway & Landfill)              A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from May 2016 include Budgetary Status Reports and Township

26 Softball Teams Play this Weekend

Fans will find plenty of softball excitement at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2016.  Twenty-six youth USSSA teams will converge on the City. See the schedules at www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports.  On the Home Page, click “Nightly Events Schedule” and fill in a “Games

June 8 Windmill Wednesday Treats

Starting on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center will be serving treats. Every Wednesday through August 31, treats made from windmill flour, coffee, and tea will be served.

June 17 Car Show at DQ Grill & Chill

Around Morrison, IL, summer includes informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows, organized by Ron Weimer.  Each month DQ Grill & Chill offers space for people to park their various modes of transportation. Anyone can enter anything with wheels in this show. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, tractors, and ATV’s are welcome. There is

May 26 ARC Blood Drive Report

Each and every day, patients across the Country rely on volunteer blood donors when receiving healthcare.  Cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others may need donated blood products.  Hundreds of donations are received at the Robert Fulton Community Center, ADM, and Lyondellbasell Industries each year. The following donors achieved

2016 Whiteside County 4-H Show

The University of Illinois Extension, will host their annual Whiteside County 4-H Show, from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday, July 16, 2016.  See the complete schedule and times below. On Thursday, July 14, are the Horse and Pony, Dairy, Sheep/Goat, and Poultry shows. Friday, July 15, includes Beef, Cat, and

Muhammad Ali, The Greatest, Died at 74

Preprinted from The Associated Press, Saturday, June 4, 2016. Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion, whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world…died [Friday, June 3, 2016], according to a statement released by his family.  He was 74. Ali died in a Phoenix[, AZ,]-area hospital after

June 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of May 3, 2016, minutes New Business Request for

June 5 Concert with The Trinity Quartet

Please join us at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. for our local talent, The Trinity Quartet.  They have been performing in our area for many years.  We are so blessed to have them continue to share their

June 3 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06/02/16 at 5:45 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Route 40 at Science Ridge Road to investigate a two-vehicle accident.  A vehicle driven by a 16-year-old female from Lyndon, IL, was eastbound on Science Ridge