December 11 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12/9/15 in the early morning hours, Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Christian D. Nieto, age 18 of Sterling, IL, and Steven Armoska, age 20 of Sterling, after Deputies investigated a reported armed robbery that took

Northside Students Sing for MCH

Patients, staff, and guests of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, were serenaded by the Kindergarten and 1st grade students from Northside Elementary school.  The children performed on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Ms. Scholl led the kindergarten kids in classics, such as “All I Want for Christmas

2015 Morrison Christmas Services

You are invited to celebrate the 2015 Christmas season at the following 15 Morrison, IL, churches.   Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, hosts a Christmas program at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, December 20, prepared by the Christian Education Department; luncheon follows at 10:30.  There will be two candlelit services,

Submit Your Letter to Santa Claus by December 22

    Christmas is two weeks away, and some Morrison, IL, children have not written their letter to Santa Claus, as of Friday, December 11, 2015.  The United States Postal Service urges children (or their adult helpers) to submit a letter by Tuesday, December 22.  This will ensure that a

Chamber Parade Winners and Thanks to the Community

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and its Christmas Walk Committee would like to thank everyone who came to Morrison’s 2015 “Christmas Around the World” Christmas Walk, held on Saturday, December 5, 2015.  It was great to see so many people enjoying the parade; downtown businesses; church suppers; decorated windows; holiday

December 3 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Thursday, December 3, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, December 4, 2015, at approximately 8:10 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of 520 and 522 E. High Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a neighborhood dispute and possible Battery. 

Donnybrook Christmas Open House December 11

The doors are open, welcoming the public to a Christmas Open House at the Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 11, 2015. The Irish pub is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Owner Bob Vaughn stated, “There will be lots of sampling!  Try

Wastewater Treatment Plant Has Begun

DAY 1:  It was a gratifying moment, Thursday, December 10, 2015, as City of Morrison officials and some of their engineering/construction partners met on this barren hillside, south of town on IL Route 78.  Twelve acres will be transformed into a modern–odor free–wastewater treatment plant, beginning this month.  Not represented

State: No Violations of Animal Welfare Act at Happy Tails

Following allegations raised by Advanced Animal Health Center in Rock Falls, IL, the Illinois Department of Agriculture inspected Happy Tails Humane Society in late October 2015 and found no violations of the Animal Welfare Act.  Department of Agriculture inspector Ron Settles found all animals to be “healthy and happy” and

Seahorses Swim in East Moline, IL

Tracy Henson submitted this report. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to East Moline, IL, on Sunday, November 8, 2015, to swim in the East Moline Age Group and Senior Fall Swim Meet.  The swimmers had a good meet with 19 Lifetime Best swims and 25 Top-Six finishes.  The Seahorses will

December 1 Letter from Hospice

Dear Editor: The 26th Festival of Trees was a success because of contributions given by the generosity of the communities served by Hospice of the Rock River Valley.  HRRV says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the general public for the generous amount of

Showboat Premiers “Adam’s Gifts” December 11-13 and 18-19

Beginning on Friday, December 11, 2015, area theatre-goers will have the opportunity to see the Iowa Premier of “Adam’s Gifts,” a play by Peter Filichia.  Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is presenting this Community Production of “Adam’s Gifts.”  Performances are at Ashford University’s Mullany Theatre, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA:

Thomson Sesquicentennial Christmas Party

Thomson, IL, is wrapping up its Year to Remember on Saturday, December 12, 2015, with a bang-up ceremony at Lions’ Park.  The Thomson American Legion will provide an Honor Guard and salute, as the commemorative time capsule is buried.  The capstone has been created and generously donated by Fred Kin

Elementary Schools Donate 142,141 Pennies!

The United Way of Whiteside County annual “penny” drive at area schools raised over 1 million pennies ($10,000).  At Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL, the United Way held a popcorn party with Ms Smith’s kindergarten class.  The children turned in 12,409 pennies ($124.09) for the United

Varsity Wrestlers Win 3-of-4 Dual Meets

Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted these results from four December 2015 dual meets.  “The Morrison High School Mustang Wrestling team is off to a 3-1 start this season,” Wright reported.