This is exciting news for admirers of famed author Harper Lee. Associated Press stated that Publisher HarperCollins will release the second novel by 88-year-old Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The publisher announced this unexpected information Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to enthusiastic fans around the world. Completed in 1955, Go
Stop in at the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to visit with Kim Ewoldsen, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Ewoldsen initiates the first of her casual public conversations, to assist her duties as new Executive Director for both Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC ) and Morrison
Did you know between 400 and 750 women served incognito as soldiers during the Civil War? Find out why and how they passed as men in combat, during the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s presentation, on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. CGH Medical Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre
Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U. She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility. Beswick is
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices–including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday–will be closed Thursday, February 12, 2015, in observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All Driver Services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, February 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary
Liberty, the female of a pair of nesting American bald eagles, and her mate, Justice, began their partnership in 2009. They return each year to bear two or three eaglets in their aerie high above the Mississippi River, in Riverdale, IA. Since 2011, 25 million people around the world have
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will be serving breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on the following dates: Saturday, February 21 Saturday, March 21, 2015. Three meal choices
Editor’s note: Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm. For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency, meaning all parked vehicles must be
The MHS Girls Basketball game with Prophetstown has been cancelled and rescheduled for 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Morrison High School.
Editor’s note: Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes. Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc
Due to inclement weather, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2015. Additionally, Odell Public Library will be closed Monday.
Elsa Veloz Banaag, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at her home. Elsa was born July 20, 1950, in Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines, to Bartolome and Marcellana (Ladao) Veloz. She was married to Isabelo F. Banaag on February 22, 1975, in Camiguin, Philippines. He died January 2, 2004.
During the recent holiday season, attractive wreaths decorated both ends of the Whiteside County Covered Bridge. Rope lighting around openings added charm to the darkness of November and December 2014. The twin artificial wreaths were purchased by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board member Stephanie Vavra decorated by Stephanie Mann of
Clinton Community College has released the Fall 2014 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Area Illinois students are listed by town.
Please join us at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Thursday night, February 5, 2015, for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner. We promise a fun night of networking and mystery! The evening is open to the public–one need not be a Chamber member