Attractive staging illustrated the “Enchanted Forest” theme of Morrison High School Prom on Saturday, April 30, 2016, during the Grand March across the stage. The auditorium was filled with family and friends, who came to admire the alluring attendees. Although she came primarily to see her niece, a local woman stated
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 3, 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 April 5, and April 20, 2016, minutes New
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 22, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, April 22, 2016, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 805 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a domestic dispute. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police
Morrison Garden Club will host the annual Morrison Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. All the money raised will go towards our current and future beautification projects in town. Besides our work on
Postmaster Bill Borum and Supervisor Brandon Hatteberg announced that the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a spring coloring contest for children ten and under, to promote dog bite awareness. One winner, chosen by U. S. Postal Service employees, will win a $25 Visa gift
The report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. “Top o’ the morning to you all” was my mantra, as the second 2016 American Red Cross (ARC) blood drive in Morrison, IL, landed on St. Patrick’s Day! It brought out the “wearing of the green.” Those
Donald F. Mathews, 65, of Milledgeville, IL, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Donald was born September 17, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Forrest S. and Stella S. (Vukson) Mathews. He was educated in the Sterling grade schools and was a graduate of
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) has joined with Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to boost their fundraiser. WHOA Operations Manager Tawny Wiersema explained, “We are raising funds for the care of our therapy horses. We currently have six at the barn, and we are in need
On Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 6, through Sunday, May 8, 2016, Morrison High School will premier “Shrek the Musical.” This funny, family-friendly fairy tale explores the idea of “happily ever after,” even though life does not always turn out the way we expect. The production is based on the hit animated
The 2016 Morrison High School Prom Court assembled on Friday, April 29. Ten Seniors and two Juniors are arranged left-to-right. In front are Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Brooklyn Gallentine, Lauren Pannier, and Jaeden Workman (Junior.) In back are Mason Muur, Michael Popkin, Tate Renkes, Justin Rodriguez, Benjamin Tegeler,
The long-anticipated move of the Morrison Community Hospital Family Care Clinic, from the ground floor entrance off E. Knox Street, is about to become a reality. Effective Thursday, May 5, 2016, we will treat patients in our newly remodeled Family Care Clinic, located on the first floor. This area previously
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Meal in May, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, May 12, 2016: Spring Stew, featuring morel mushrooms and wild leeks, will be served, along with
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department. Please note the date change. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway & Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from April 2016 include
The F/S Track Meet scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Erie, IL, has been cancelled due to the weather. Because of time constraints of the end of the season approaching, the meet will not be made up.
FACE is accepting applications for 2016 Community Impact grants now through Monday, May 23, 2016. The maximum amount per grant is $1000. FACE is a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. This year, our applicants can use the CFGRB’s online grants application system. Complete, save,