For many years Morrison Community Hospital has received rave reviews, from members of the Community who come to the cafeteria to have lunch. So we decided to expand our menu offerings to include breakfast and dinner to complement our lunches. The newly-remodeled dining room will be open seven days per
03-26-15 at 8:06 a.m. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Erie, IL, Police and Fire Departments, responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident on Moline Road, near Sand Road in rural Erie. The accident occurred when an eastbound Saturn sedan with a male driver exited the
Youths age 18 and under and adults age 19 and over are encouraged to enter the Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial Pumpkin Seed Growing Contest. Good planting begins the first of June 2015, in order to see pumpkin results by Hallowe’en in late October. All pumpkins must be grown from Gladiator seeds
The Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee of the Thomson Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Master and Miss Sesquicentennial Contest, in conjunction with the 150th birthday of Thomson, IL. This contest will be similar to the Miss and Master Melon Contest at former Melon Days celebrations. Candidates must be between
The Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial Committee held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, and discussed upcoming events. An overview concerning the Tribute to Ag Day was given by Randy Durward, and he explained the schedule for the day. Volunteers were solicited to help. A report on the Charity Auction
Leroy F. Gossard, 78, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX. LeRoy was born October 3, 1936, in Fulton to Robert U. and Georgia (Norman) Gossard. He was educated in the Fulton Christian School and was a 1954 graduate of Fulton
The annual Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, April 3, 2015, beginning at noon at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, and concluding at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street. The second stop is Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, to visit the
The following Morrison Junior High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the third quarter of the 2014-1015 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Jazmine Callan, Emily Henson, Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis, Ashton Smith, Aaron Wolf. 6th Grade Honors – Gabrielle Banks, Kylie Fairbanks,
The “Let’s Feed Our Children” program will hold a planning meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. This free lunch program, an initiative of United Way of Whiteside County, provides lunches for children three days a week–in every town in Whiteside County. During 11 weeks of summer 2014,
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host two Cover Crop field days on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Pictured is an oilseed radish. Both events begin at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments and coffee, followed by a brief program. Reservations are requested. Call the
The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015: Adrienne Banks, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Christian Ufkin, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, Kyle Workman Class
Today’s Wednesday, March 25, 2015, track meet with Sherrard, and Riverdale, IL, has been cancelled. Also tonight’s softball games have been moved to Orion, IL, with a 4:30 p.m. start time.
On Monday, March 23, 2015, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Attending were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale
Is your building is located in the “Morrison Main Street Historic District?” You will want to participate in two events, presented by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. This is a workshop on Federal income tax credits. On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 take part in a one-on-one tour and free consultation how
Lois Long, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown, IL. Lois was born May 23, 1921, in Chicago, IL, to Richard W. and Martha (Geleng) Schmitt. She married Jack Long on June 10, 1944, in Chicago, IL. He died March