Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Angie VanderVinne are spearheading a Phil Chalmers “True Lies” bullying PowerPoint program on Thursday, October 29, 2015. There will be three assemblies at Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. VanderVinne stated, “These assemblies address the bullied kids, as well as the
Fifteen Correctional Deputies and a dozen Patrol Deputies serve the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. One of their most important tasks is to serve civil papers. Deputies also make traffic stops; assist with missing persons, rescue, accidents, deaths, and crimes; aid the public in a variety of ways. Three relatively new
Kim Ewoldsen continues her Morrison, IL, publicity messages on local radio stations this month. She will be interviewed by Brian Zschiesche and offer listeners a question-and-answer session. Ewoldsen is both Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Morrison Area Development Corporation Executive Director. Topics will include Halloween and Christmas events. She announced,
In preparation of Morrison High School Homecoming, THUSE will be tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2015. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. at the High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The schedule of events follows. 6:00 Powder Puff Football (Sophomores/Juniors vs. Seniors/Freshmen) 6:15 Senior Dads’ Football 6:30 Class Competitions Fast and
On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, provided this update on street repairs. This morning I met with Steve Roady with Civil Constructors, IL. Today they are installing a handicap ramp at Pine and S. Jackson [Streets]. Tomorrow[, Thursday, October 8,] they will
Karla Burn, Resthave Marketing Director, sent the following announcement. Nellie and Marvin Zaagman of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated 72 years of marriage on Monday, October 5, 2015. “Congratulations to the happy couple. They are an inspiration to us all!” Burn stated.
The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Morrison High School, Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The 4:00 p.m. meeting, stated Superintendent of School Scott Vance, “will be a presentation by
On Monday morning, October 5, 2015, Civil Constructors, IL, of Freeport, IL, began the destruction-before-construction phase of street repairs on E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL. Work will continue between IL Route 78 and S. Jackson Street, including south to the Pine Street intersection. “Road work will consist of base repairs,
We recognize that Veterans share a special bond. The goal of the Heartland Hospice “Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program” is to match Veteran patients with a hospice-trained Veteran volunteer, who may have a similar background. Veteran volunteers can provide friendly visits to Veteran patients and their families. Others may participate in our “We
Get your best team together and come have some fun! Wear a costume or team Halloween gear–minus the mask. Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will host their Spooktacular Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 31, 2015, begnning at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start. The registration
The Morrison High School Fresh/Soph football game against Rock Ridge, on Monday, October 5, 2015, has been cancelled. Rock Ridge was unable to field a full team.
On Friday, October 9, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Jost Family will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Note the change to a Friday date. The concert will be held indoors, and a free-will offering will be taken. Coming from Southern Alberta,
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10/4/15 at about 11:16 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to 21602 Lincoln Road, IL Route 30, rural Sterling, IL, on the report of a vehicle crashing into a building. Investigation revealed a 2009 Ford Edge,
Carolyn Therriault, left, Lee County Master Gardener, was recognized at the 2015 IL Master Gardener Conference on Friday, September 18, 2015, in O’Fallon, IL, for Outstanding Master Gardener. She is shown with State Master Gardener Coordinator Monica David. Therriault’s love of gardening has made her a huge asset to the
Editor’s note: The alumni discount ticket price has been amended from 8% to 20%. Morrison High School Madrigal Singers have great cause to celebrate! This year marks their 40th year anniversary–making them one of the oldest Madrigal programs in the Midwest. The concept of Madrigal Choirs was introduced nearly 60