The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the Special Trapping program will be available this season on both Spring Lake Unit, south of Savanna, IL, and Pleasant Creek Unit, south of Bellevue, IA. These special trapping programs allow exclusive trapping rights, under restrictive conditions, during the duck hunting
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted an author reading by local author Josh Hollister with his family and their Basset Hound, Slim, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 1:20 to 2:45 p.m. Hollister is a long-time resident of Morrison who currently teaches History and Special Education
Almost all tables-of-eight were filled during the third “Dessert Fantasia” event on Friday, October 2, 2015. Acknowledgment of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month was stressed. Two speakers–survivors of the disease–wore pink neckerchiefs, as did eight crew members/servers, who were also paid attendees. Money raised supports the church’s missions in
Photo by Jerry Lindsey The Morrison High School 2015 Homecoming Court includes students left-to-right. Emma Renkes (F), Madison Steines (So), Brooke Stralow (J), Lydia Bender (Sr), Sydney Beveroth (Sr), Autumn VanBuren (Sr), Emily Wallander (Sr), and Sarah Ostrander (Sr.) One Senior girl was unavailable.Jarrett Wiebenga (F), Aaron Deter (So), Dylan
Donald L. Miller is a well-liked and admired Morrisonian, who has been a teacher, thespian, organist, and Odell Public Library Board member. He continues to be an international traveler and visits England nearly every year. On Saturday, October 3, 2015, he celebrated his 87th birthday among well-wishers at one of
Greg Rider, Morrison, announced “a monthly event I’m holding at Odell [Public] Library,” 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The second session of this role-playing card game will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Program Room. All ages are welcome to
Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Works, submitted this message to residents on Friday, October 2, 2015. “Very soon, construction will begin on E. Wall Street between IL Route 78 and S. Jackson Street, including south to the Pine Street intersection. The road work will consist of
At 4:00 p.m., two Morrison Veterinary Clinic (MVC) doctors and support staff were presented with a Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Because Nice Matters” Service Award, on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. The clinic is located at 14993 Lyndon Road at U. S. Route 30. Since 1942 this mixed-animal practice has served
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, is celebrating 150 years of Worship Saturday, October 17, 2015. The Warden, Vestry, and members of the parish invite the community to celebrate with them. Festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. with The Holy Eucharist. The Celebrant will be
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. Note the day change. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of September 1, 2015, minutes
Are you craving a bowl of Debby Vaughn’s chili or her chicken salad sandwich on cranberry-oat bread? She and Bob will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. If possible, plan your visit around 3:00, to
On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, the Public Works Committee of Whiteside County Highway Department will meet at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 18781 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. 1. Call to Order 2. Routine Business (Highway and Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented
The 24th Annual Pumpkin Dash will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Hoover Park, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL. A $1 free-will donation will be accepted. There will be a petting zoo, a bounce house, hay rack rides, face-painting, barrel rides, ambulance tours,
TLC Country Store, located at Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm, 7250 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, IL, will open its autumn store on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will be open every Friday and Saturday through November 13 and 14. This
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair on Friday, October 2, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the lobby of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Books and items for the holidays will be available at 30-70% off