Dear Editor: At this time of year many individuals are wanting to give to various groups and help out charities. It is not always easy, for the general public to determine whether a group is established legitimately or is functioning as it was intended. According to the Illinois State Attorney
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results. On Thursday, December 17, 2015, the Mustang wrestling team took on Polo and Conference rival Newman, bringing home another pair of wins.
Hear, ye, hear, ye! Come one; come all! For one day only, “Books are Fun” will be at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, December 21, 2015. From 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. you will find books of all kinds, cards, and other gifts as well. Come
Five Senior students at Ashford University will display their photographs in “The Way We See It,” a new exhibit in the University’s Cortona Art Gallery. Their work will run through January 2016. The Cortona Art Gallery is located on the second floor of Ashford University’s St. Clare Hall, 400 N.
Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant are poised to begin their seventh year of free, public programs, held in the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL. From Tuesday, January 5, through Friday, December 2, 2016, you are invited to attend these educational and cultural opportunities. Click here to preview
Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is a generous, continuing supporter of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry (MFFP.) This is most visible during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Store staff prepare grocery bags of staples for MFFP recipients. Customers “buy” them for $10. Each bag contains more
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. The Mustang wrestling squad squared off against Ashton Franklin Center and Alleman, Wednesday evening, December 16, 2015, in the MHS gymnasium. The ‘Stangs started strong against the AFC Raiders, blanking them 66-0. Seven Mustang wrestlers pinned their opponents, including
Santa Claus will make two guest appearances in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Visit either or both locations for last-minute Christmas wishes and fun. His first stop is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street. Children can have a photo
Darrel C. Spencer, age 64 of Milledgeville, IL, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Darrel was born on August 14, 1951, in Sterling, IL, the son of Frank “Gail” and Edna (Byvick) Spencer. He is a United States Marine Veteran. Darrel was employed by
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2015, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All Monday-through-Friday Driver Services facilities will be open for business Monday, December 28. Tuesday-through-Saturday facilities will open Saturday,
Jennifer Lynn Banks was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She cherished being a mother to her four children and her marriage to Gregory. At the age of 39, Jennifer passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI, after suffering injuries
Joseph Zipprich, age 66, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at his home, following an extended illness. Joe was born on April 23, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jerome and Marie (Ulie) Zipprich. He married Susan Kutella on December 24, 1982, in Chicago, and they had two daughters. He
On Monday, December 14, 2015, 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. In attendance were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter; Chief of
Gaumer Chiropractic, 125 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate its one-year anniversary of “keeping families well adjusted.” The public is cordially invited to visit on Friday, December 18, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by for refreshments and to meet the Dr. Gaumer and his staff. Ask about
Article submitted by Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4H Club Reporter. On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the Cottonwood 4-H Club had a meeting held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Four members presented talks in their chosen 4-H subject areas: Max Jacobs on chickens Ellie Arians on