Northside School students will entertain the public on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2013, during their individual Holiday Programs. Each concert begins at 7:00 p.m. New elementary music teacher Lindsay Greer will direct these free events in Morrison High School’s auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL:
You have a second opportunity to help Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elf fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month to local homes. On Saturday, December 7, 2013, simply gather unwrapped, new toys and gifts and drive to the fire station, 206 W. Main Street,
Mickey Joe Hahn, 63 of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Sterling, IL, the son of Leonard and Mary (Miller) Hahn, and was a 1968 graduate of Sterling High School. He served in the U. S. Army
Dorothy M. Bielema, 88, of Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the Home. Dorothy was born April 4, 1925, in Fulton, to William and Agnes (Reidenga) Bielema. She was educated in the Otter Bluff Grade School of rural Whiteside
Emmette Eileen Rhodes, infant daughter of Olivia Rhodes, went to Heaven on Friday, November 29, 2013. Emmette was born August 27, 2013, in Sterling, IL. Surviving are her mother, Olivia Rhodes, of Polo, IL; her grandparents, Michelle (Steven) Ogan of Polo and Christopher Kirst of Morrison, IL; great-grandparents, Moe (Mary)
Clarence Werner, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at his home in Morrison. Clarence was born April 16, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Herbert M. and Orpha (Bratthauer) Werner. He was a 1958 graduate of Miles High School in Miles, IA. On September 16, 1962, he married
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office issued the following arrest information. 11-25-13 at 02:08 a.m. Amy E. LaShelle, age 20 of Thomson, IL, was stopped for an inoperative headlight and arrested for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. She was released from the scene with a Notice to Appear. 11-24-13 at 1:50 a.m.
International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend college students will be in town over the Thanksgiving holiday. The community of Morrison is invited to interact with them! We have guests coming from France, Colombia, China, Korea, and Spain. Organizers Janet Fisher, Carol Hollister, and Ben Hollister, along with Church Women United, would love
Morrison Hospital Auxiliary exists in order to offer medical scholarships and fulfill general needs at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. To meet these important goals, members plan fundraisers throughout the year. One such is set for Friday, December 13, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Roll Call Approval of the Chairman’s Report July 31, 2013 Public Hearing Text amendment
Jeffrey J. Tiesman, 55, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Jeff was born on December 31, 1957, in Morrison, to Joe and Jeannette (Vos) Tiesman. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1976 graduate of Morrison
On Friday, December 6, 2013, the public is cordially invited to a coffee hour and bake sale, at Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The Resthave Auxiliary will host this holiday event from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
These young boys entered a pie eating contest at the Jefferson School, Washington, D. C., on August 2, 1923. Do you love pie, too? This event will appeal to both children and adults. Sullivan’s Foods, Madison Street and E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a Pie Eating Contest on Saturday,
Do you dress your pet? This event will appeal to both of you. Sullivan’s Foods, Madison Street and E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a Holiday Dress-Up Poster Contest. Proceeds of the contest will be donated to a local pet shelter. Customers are invited to bring a 4 x 6″
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