Clever committee members Sandy Grau, Laini Houzenga, Katie Jakubs, Maggie Jones, and Julie Nicklaus have devised a unique way to raise funds for the 8th Annual Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness golf outing on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Children and adults of any age and non-golfers will have fun
Morrison Community Hospital staff, 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison, IL, are so pleased to introduce their physicians to the surrrounding communities. The following providers will be at the home of Don and Peggy Beswick, 15016 Henry Road, Morrison, as part of a casual meet-and-greet event, Saturday, June 7, 2014, from
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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
The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct an Open House meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Cordova Township Civic Center, 910 3rd Avenue S., in Cordova, IL. The purpose of this meeting is to provide opportunities to discuss with the public
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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
Lynette Forth submitted this report. The City of Morrison, IL, proclaimed Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2014, as American Cancer Society Relay For Life Day of Whiteside County at the Tuesday, May 27, regular council meeting. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a family-oriented, team event
Two special events this weekend will put a cap on the 60th season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra. “A Symphonic Affair,” the symphony’s annual social event and fund-raiser is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014. The orchestra will play a free outdoor Pops Concert in the remodeled band
On June 3, 2014, Whiteside County Detectives arrested Troy J. Morgan, 32, of Sterling, IL, at his residence on a Whiteside County Warrant. The warrant was issued for Application to increase bond–$75,000 dollars 10% applied. Morgan was currently out on bond for a pending Possession of Stolen Property case in
Jean H. Allen, 85, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Jean was born October 6, 1928, in Sterling, IL, to Earl and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. She was educated in the Galt Grade School and was a graduate of Rock Falls
More than 200 visitors to the second Morrison Farmers’ Market of the season–held Saturday, May 31, 2014,–were gifted with an annual bedding plant. The Lobelia was courtesy of the Farmers’ Market Committee, in appreciation to those who attended and supported the vendors. The complimentary spring flower illustrates how Morrison Farmers’
The public is invited to celebrate the day after the Friday, June 17, 2014, Alumni Football USA game with a hog roast, beer garden, and DJ, at the Whiteside County Fair Grounds, Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 28. Bob and Kelly McDonnell host the $7 hog roast meal
The City of Morrison offers boys and girls ages four through seven the opportunity to play in a Saturday morning T-ball League. The season runs from June 14 through July 26, 2014, with games held at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Morrison Sports Complex. Practices will be arranged during
In anticipation of the Grand Opening on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at noon, Friends of the Parks Foundation has installed a temporary outdoor art exhibit on the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Created by Atlanta, GA, artist Misao Cates, “Forest of My Three Words” is an interactive installation of expression and stories–told
On Thursday, June 19, 2014, beginning at noon, Friends of the Parks Foundation will host a trail dedication and reception, to recognize the first segment of the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. The Foundation will celebrate this milestone with a public ribbon cutting at the trailhead intersection of Crosby and Norrish Roads,
The United Way of Whiteside County begins its “Let’s Feed Our Children” FREE summer lunch program Tuesday, June 3, 2014, for all Morrison, IL, kids, serving from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Crave Building, on the southwest corner of W. Market and Base Streets. Lunches will be served