Pay attention at this year’s Paint the Town, Saturday, September 19, 2015, in Morrison, IL. You may notice some veteran painters arrive at the event with more “stuff” than what they get in their registration bag. Some participants show up with paper towels, containers, extra brushes, and even rollers. They
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Lions Pavilion in the Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of July 21, 2015, minutes New Business Tour Sports Complex Memorial
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The lone agenda item follows. Items for Consideration and Possible Action Award bid for Jackson
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 11, 2015. Arrests: On Thursday, September 10, 2015, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Da Bar, 109 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a possible fight. Upon arrival, Morrison Police learned a
On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan announced these changes to the Friday, September 18, football games. “Due to the impending weather tomorrow night Rockridge has requested a change in the start time for the Varsity football game. The agreed upon change will have the
If it rains during Paint the Town, Saturday, September 19, 2015, know that you will have the opportunity to continue the event. For the first time in 20 years, it did rain last year, but that did not cancel Paint the Town. It won’t this year, either, if the day is
Head to Timber Lake Playhouse on Saturday, September 26, 2015, for a private screening of “Sweet 16,” fictional narrative film shot entirely in Carroll County, IL. The film will be shown at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 18. All proceeds
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., The Browns will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Please note this concert is on Thursday night and will be held indoors. The Browns deliver the powerful message of the gospel through word and
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced that new voter registration cards are being mailed out to all registered voters in Whiteside County in the next few weeks. Please take the time to make sure that your name and address are correct on the new card. If you do not receive
Alene Rose Pleasnick, 85, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Resthave Home. Alene was born October 9, 1929, in Sandusky, OH, to Alphonse and Wilma I. (Armstrong) Good. She was educated in the Sandusky Grade Schools and was a graduate of Norwalk High School in
Runners, walkers, and bicyclists are encouraged to pick up their Morrison Rotary Harvest Hammer shirts between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 18, 2015. They will be available to those who are pre-registered, in the Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Rotarian Kathy Schmidt models the
Sarah Thorndike submitted the following article. Paint the Town participants and those there to appreciate the day enjoy favorite entertainers from past years. Every year PTT tries to bring someone new as well. This year that person is Alex Fischbach, at left. He is a singer/songwriter from Morrison, IL, who
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held the State’s seventh official U. S. Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration. The event also commemorated the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U. S. Constitution, which took place on September 17, 1787. U. S. District Court Judge
Harvest Hammer participants who have registered by Friday, September 18, 2015, are encouraged to pick-up their Rotary event t-shirt early. Do this from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. No new registrations will be taken. Avoid the rush on race day,
Continuing its 2015 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome “”Karen Peck and New River”” in concert on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. All are welcome to attend this concert of inspirational music and