WACC Open House November 10

Connect.  Discover.  Explore.  Learn.  These action verbs exemplify students who attend the Whiteside Area Career Center. Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host their annual Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014.  The location is 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. What is the function of

Rudolph R. Paulsen (1917 – 2014)

Rudolph R. Paulsen, age 97 of Morrison, IL, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Rudolph was born on November 2, 1917, in Grand Mound, IA, to John and Wilhemena (Mecklinburg) Paulsen. He was the youngest of eight children–four boys and four girls. Rudolph

Bernice Frasier-White (1932 – 2014)

Bernice Frasier-White, 82, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday November 4, 2014, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Bernice was born September 30, 1932, to Robert and Florence (Clain) Stutler. On April 22, 1950, she married Clifford D. Frasier in Tipton, IA. He died April 17, 1984. On April 16,

Secretary of State Offices Closed Veterans’ Day

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in observance of Veterans’ Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Wednesday, November 12. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the

Vote Tuesday, November 4, 2014

The Tuesday, November 4, 2014, General Election will take place in Whiteside County between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Take advantage of this important civil right and duty. 

Chamber Christmas Trees Available

In 2013, Morrison Chamber of  Commerce sold small, artificial Christmas trees for businesses and organizations to decorate.  This successful and entertaining fundraiser helped purchase downtown streetlight banners.  Prior to the Christmas Walk weekend, the public participated via silent auction bids in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway,

2014-2015 MHS Quarter 1 Honor Roll

Following are Morrison High School students who achieved Honor Roll status during the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, Kyle

October 27 City Council Report

Lynette Forth submitted this report. The “short meeting” scenario continued at the Monday, October 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that the tear down of 703-705 W. Morris is to be completed. He noted that the appraisal is finished, and Aldermen should expect

MHPC Building History #46

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Water and Sewer Rate Increase Bulletin

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen issued this Informational Bulletin regarding October 2014 water and sewer rate increases. Sewer Utility By now, most residents are aware that the City is preparing to break ground on a new Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The current plant in Waterworks Park is 75 years old. 

MHPC Building History #45

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

MHPC Building History #44

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Vogel’s Barber Shop Began in 1932

The Editor wrote the following article as part of a series on Golden Businesses, during the 2005 Sesquicentennial.  Click here to read about a unique fundraiser benefit for shop owner Tom Vogel.  Babies haven’t any hair; Old men’s heads are just as bare;–Between the cradle and the grave Lies a

Two Trick-or-Treat Photos

These photos record a Morrison, IL, two-year-old’s Trick-or-Treat experience on Halloween afternoon, Friday, October 31, 2014.  Firechild Isaac’s mother, Hillary Blevins, took the photos and emailed them to her brother, Nate Vavra.  He added the captions.