Carnival Scenes from the Fair

Wilson Family Rides has been a staple of the Whiteside County Fair for years.  The Carnival is an attraction for toddlers to teens, day into night.  Its sounds and lighting add a distinct energy to the fair grounds. If one does not purchase the Mega Bands, good for rides all

Request Your Favorites Songs August 30

During Request Night, Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., members of Spring Valley Reformed Church and other local soloists and groups will be in concert.  The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Enjoy the concert from your car or bring a lawn chair.  The concert will be moved

Nesti’s Back in the Classroom

Photo courtesy of Student Aide Ian Geiger. Retired Morrison Junior High School Art educator Ned J. Nesti, Jr. is shown in a Unit #6 Junior High Science classroom, during the week of August 24, 2015.  He was the substitute instructor for Ranae Rickels.  On another day he had taught art

Eloise M. Voss (1922 – 2015)

Eloise M. Voss, 93, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Eloise was born May 27, 1922, in Thomson, to George and Henrietta (Buikema) Dykstra. She was a graduate of York Community High School in Thomson and attended AIC Business

Welcome Back to School Night 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The PTO annual “Welcome Back to School Night” includes supper and fun at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Northside and Southside students in Pre-school through fifth grade and their families are invited, on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Hots dogs, chips, and lemonade will

High School Yearbooks are Available

Morrison High School 2015 graduates and their parents are informed that the yearbooks are available in the High School Office, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Parents, siblings, or graduates can pick them up beginning Monday, August 31, 2015. Notice for parents of High School Seniors:  We are collecting baby pictures

August 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 21, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-21-15 Joshua T. Zigler  40 Morrison, IL Nuisance 08-22-15 Andrew D. Rinker  18 Morrison,

Spend the Day with Make Teal Real September 26

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness invites adult day-trippers to join them on Saturday, September 26, 2015, for a bus trip to Massbach Ridge Winery and Potosi Brewing Company.   Gather a group to enjoy early autumn, beautiful scenery, and “Wine, Spirits, Brew, and a

New Extra-Curricular: eSports Video Gaming

Did you “live in“ the realm of Dungeons & Dragon‍‍s (D&D)?  This fantasy role-playing game was published in 1974 and became wildly popular.  It “is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry,” states Wikipedia.  “D&D introduced the use of [character] classes, and many

September 1 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 1, 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 August 4, 2015, minutes

IHSA Football Teams to “Play Smart. Play Hard.”

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced that varsity high school football teams throughout Illinois will wear “Play Smart. Play Hard.” helmet decals throughout the season, in a show of solidarity among coaches and players.

Robert Doescher, Sr. (1927 – 20115)

Robert Doescher, Sr., age 88 of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, August 26, 2015, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA.. Robert was born on June 21, 1927, in Lyons, IA, the son of William and Ida (Winkel) Doescher. He married Kathryn Huizenga on April 20, 1948. She preceded him

Lewis Rice (1932 – 2015)

Lewis “Demp,” “Louie,” “Dempsey,” “Uncle Demp,” Rice, 83 of Coleta, IL, died Wednesday, August, 26, 2015, at his home, after an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1932, in Brickeys, St. Francis Township, Lee County, AR, the son of William Detroit “W. D.” and Mary Lou (Brock) Rice. Lewis

Vote Daily for a Nursery School Tech Makeover

Vote for the Morrison Community Nursery School to receive a $15,000 technology makeover from RKDixon.  Director Teri Bealer says the school desperately is in need of this equipment.  Vote once a day–from any and all devices–until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Please vote today and every day at Make

August 21 Fair Results

Editor’s note:  Be sure to scroll through the winners for photographs. Vincent Wren, Sterling, won the fourth Bicycle Giveaway on Friday, August 21, 2015.  It was donated by Prophetstown Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Prophetstown.  Wren is a ten-year-old fifth grader.  When asked if he had a bike, he replied,