CGH Medical Center staff members gathered to form a four-leaf clover at the CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Atrium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Employees were encouraged to wear their CGH Shamrock t-shirt on St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration is part of an ongoing
Spring arrived on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016, but one springtime event has been in the planning stage for months: the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. Look for Fire Chief Dave Benters to deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m. Egg-gathering fun–for those
The Resthave Home Retirement and Nursing Home Easter Egg Treasure Hunt will be held at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 25, 2016. The fun begins at 1:45 p.m. Parents must register their children before attending; call 815-772-4021. Children age 12 and under are invited to gather eggs
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 11, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 3-11-16 Barbara J. Zigler 33 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration, Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has hosted a well-attended, winter life-long, learning series, “Calming Your Mind.” Sessions are sponsored by the library and Odell Public Library Friends. On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, a new sponsor was accessed–the Illinois Humanities Council. The IHC is an independent, nonprofit affiliate
In spite of the fact that the non-Daylight-Saving-Time wall clock read 6:00 on Monday, March 14, 2016, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He called for adjournment at 7:43.
On Monday, February March 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission
Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, wrote, “Attached are a few more photos [from Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15, 2016]. They are setting basement wall forms for the east end of the Control Building.”
The start of the severe weather season is fast approaching. Whiteside County ESDA has invited the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County. The program will last about 1.5 hours at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday,
Ruth G. Westendorf, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Unity Point Hospital in Rock Island, IL. Ruth was born January 17, 1937, in Morrison, to William and Lena (Van Wieren) Dykhuizen. She was educated in the Morrison Grade and High Schools. Ruth married Alvin B. Westendorf
On March 15, 2016, The American Legion turned 97 years old. Morrison, IL, American Legion Post #328 celebrated The American Legion’s 97th Birthday at their monthly meeting. Photographed are the oldest members who were present: Clayton Pearson, left; Bob Brands, standing; Jim Britt, right.
The Morrison High School Baseball and Softball games against Dixon, IL, scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2016, have been canceled.
Player evaluations for 1st through 5th graders are Saturday, March 19, 2016, for Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball season, for boys and girls in grades 1st through 9th. Forms will be accepted online at www.morrisonyouthball.com and at player evaluations. Registration closes Thursday, March 31. Parents and children may come anytime
Heather Stoudt submitted this article and photograph. Morrison High School Student Council has a long-standing tradition of supporting the fight against cancer. Over the last ten years, the Student Council has raised thousands of dollars and attended several Relay for Life events. This year MHS joined other local schools in
Polls are open on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, for the General Primary Election from, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Your precinct name and number is shown on your Voter Registration card. You will vote at the same location for every election.