Julie and Bruce Hecksel are multitalented musicians with an appreciation for whimsy. This playfulness entertains them on long roads between venues. They made up a “fake village” as their hometown–Thanksenhausen–and hand out mini bumper stickers to anyone who wishes one. Travel companions include several puppets: Leonardo da Vinci; Albert Einstein
Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget, on Monday, April 28, 2014, at 6:45 p.m. It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows.
On Monday, February 17, 2014, ten Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in the Sterling “B” Meet. Only swimmers with “B” times were invited to swim, as a last chance to make Regional Qualifying times. Swimmers were awarded a balloon for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, the Morrison Junior High Colts traveled to Freeport, IL, Junior High for their first swim meet of the season. The Colts had a fantastic first meet, as many of the swimmers swam several lifetime bests. The Morrison girls outscored Freeport 108 to 106. The boys
On Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Brownie Troops 1372 and 1395 will have a garage and bake sale at 307 S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds go to help local animals. This “Take Action Project” will finish their Girl Scout Journeys.
Here is an entertaining idea to honor Mom or Grandma, whild bringing pleasure to the entire family. Buy her a ticket to attend Morrison High School ‘s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.” The drama will be held the weekend of Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11, 2014, in
Alex Ernst, Morrison, IL, was named to the IHSSBCA All-State Team for his accomplishments during the 2013-2014 Scholastic Bowl season. He was nominated by coaches of teams attending the same tournaments Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl attended. Teammates Michael Hardesty and Hannah Rillie were also named to the All-State Team.
At 12:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Sterling, IL, Police Department and Rock Falls, IL, Police Department, responded to a 911 Robbery call at Casey’s General Store, located at 2806 W. 4th Street in Sterling. An employee stated two white males,
Nancy L. Dykstra, 69, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Nancy was born December 11, 1944, in Fulton, to Robert and Luella (Buikema) Deelsnyder. She was a 1962 graduate of Fulton High School. Nancy married Ronald D. Dykstra on October
Unique powers and requirements of the Juvenile Court System played out in Courtroom 108, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, during a tense Sentencing Hearing. At the conclusion, The Honorable William McNeal paroled Boy-17, who had plead guilty to starting the devastating fire in Prophetstown, IL, in the predawn hours of July
Tuesday, April 22, 2014, brought sunshine after Monday’s rain, and it brought to Morrison, IL, the Sterling, IL, Sunshine Rotary Club. These service group members had a gift-in-kind to present to Whiteside County children and their families: construction skills and cost-free labor to benefit April House Children’s Advocacy Center. Rotarians
Everyone is cordially invited to attend Honor’s Night at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Honor’s Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium and will be followed immediately by refreshments in the cafeteria.
It is “time to get down” and join us on Friday, April 25, 2014, for the 9th Father Daughter Dance. “Denim and Lace” is this year’s western–barn dance theme. Morrison young ladies of all ages and their favorite family escort are invited to attend this annual spring dance at St.
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Morrison Lions Club. The grant will help fund construction of a picnic shelter/pavilion at the Morrison Sports Complex. The Morrison Lions Club feels that this type of structure would benefit a wide portion of the
If you were familiar with the Fourth Fridays events in Sterling, IL, that have occurred the last two years–take another look. It’s changing! Sterling Main Street and the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce want to encourage everyone to “Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.” on Friday, April 25, 2014. The