The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, will be out in force at various vendors and banks in Morrison on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, 2016, on Memorial Day Weekend, distributing the Flanders Poppy flower. Any and all donations are appreciated. Donations assist The American Legion Post
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill owners, Ellen and Bart Smith. The Morrison Police
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 20, 2016. Arrests: On Monday, May 23, 2016, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 406 E. Wall Street in Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation conducted,
Carol “Sue” Todd, age 74 of Sterling, IL, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home. Sue was born on October 11, 1941 in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Warren and Yetta (Lyon) Smith. She married Dale Todd on November 21, 1986, in Xenia, OH. She was a member
Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, will host a One Year Anniversary celebration and Patient Appreciation Day, on Friday, June 24, 2016. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Hochgesang; her brother, Dr. Craig Peterson; their staff from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be
A benefit event designed to support Shannon Huizenga and her three daughters will be held fron noon to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at King Pins Saloon and Dance Hall, 18675 13th Street, Fulton, IL. For more details or to make a donation, please contract team4shannon@gmail.com.
The Morrison, IL, City-wide Garage Sales are Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, 2016. The deadline is Friday, May 27, to post an ad in the Whiteside-News Sentinel with your location shown on a map. Describe your sale items in 25 words. Free garage sale ads are available on
The Youth Rec Program for July 2016 has designed weekly, entertaining opportunities for boys and girls, ages three-to-seven and eight-to-13. They will take place during “Days in the Park,” from Tuesday, July 5, through Thursday, July 28. Younger children will plant flowers (July 5) chalk the park (July 12) take
Join us for our Monday, May 30, 2016, Memorial Day event at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. The church is serving a barbecue dinner from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted. At 6:00 is our evening concert welcoming Forgiven Quartet.
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016, Jean Eggemeyer and her family visited Morrison-Rockwood State Park. In the afternoon they “took a stroll on the trail that leads around [Lake Carlton].” Katie, one of two Eggemeyer daughters, “noticed it” said her mother. “It” is this snake, curled up with its
Mrs. Connelly’s and Ms. Swansons kindergarten classes from Northside School recently enjoyed a tour of Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The kids visited the tellers, the drive up, bookkeeping, and the vault area during their tour. For Ms. Swanson’s class, Community State Bank’s kids savings account
Morrison Garden Club and Master Gardener members beautified four visible locations in the City of Morrison, Friday, May 20, 2016. Take note of these: Odell Public Library 307 S. Madison Street; Veterans Park in Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street; the pocket park adjacent to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, at the
Rockford Lutheran defeated Fulton 16-9, and Stillman Valley defeated Warren 2-1 to advance to the IHSA Sectional Finals. The Baseball Finals will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.
The parking lot of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with–literally–tons of equipment that craves close inspection and sitting! There will be hands-on learning experiences about construction, farming, public works industries, and more. Come touch and interact with vehicles of all kinds on Saturday,
Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class recently enjoyed a tour of Triumph Community Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, across from the fire station. The students liked practicing their counting skills, learning about saving money with a Red Apple Savings account, and seeing their classmates on TV. There were also many