On Sunday, November 24, 2019, Ronald H. Koehn will present an informative PowerPoint program, titled “Chief Blackhawk and His War,” featuring the man, the war that bears his name, and their legacy in American History. Sponsored by Morrison Historical Society, the free program will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m., at
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have named LeAnn Schaefer as the new Executive Director of the Chamber. She took her post Thursday, November 21, 2019. LeAnn has been an entrepreneur in Morrison for 17 years and continues to own and operate, LeAnn’s
This article was written by Marc Adami. The Whiteside Forum will host Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke, Physical Therapists at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway (lower level), Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, starting
This article was writen by Stephanie Vavra. Drive through Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, pick up your sandwich order, and exit onto Lincolnway. As you pass through the building, drop off a toy or cash donation, on Saturday, November 23, 2019, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL, are well-known for their longstanding, humanitarian mission work in many Countries. Through year-round food sales, they raise funds to support airfare and travel costs. In collaboration with 18 members of Dominian Christian Fellowship Center in Lyndon, IL,
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, traditional Thanksgiving meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. Dishes will include roast turkey, mashed
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1-16-19 at 12:20 a.m., Cassandra J. Silva, age 23 of Erie, IL, was stopped in Lyndon, IL, for a defective exhaust and cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. She was released with a Promise
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker reported, on Saturday November 16, 2019, at 1:35 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call to conduct a welfare check, at a residence in the 100 block of E. Commercial Street, Lyndon IL. Deputies arrived on scene, checked the residence, and made
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 8, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report.
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Even though it was an autumn day of remembrance, on Monday, November 11, 2019, American Legion members wore their winter dress hats. Bob Atherton is shown in 2015, when hats were first purchased. Steady wind, light snow, and a temperature in the low
The Fish and Wildlife Service reminds everyone about Closed Areas and No Hunting Zones on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl hunting. Upper Mississippi River
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Editor’s note: See the Letter to the Editor from Sharon Boyles. Monday, November 11, 2019, was a day that began with several inches of snowfall on the ground and temperatures that would keep it in place for days. It was a windy morning for the
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. October and November urge homeowners to divide over-large plantings or add new ones, prune, rake leaves, and plant bulbs to celebrate the return of spring. The second 2019 autumnal snow is expected tonight, the day before Veterans Day, pointedly reminding us of winter’s approach next
Morrison Garden Club is currently planning for filling and decorating planters on Main Street, in preparation for the Christmas Walk and throughout the Christmas season. We desperately need donations of various types of conifers to fill those pots. If you are planning to do pruning of any type of “green”
Anne Frame wrote this article. November is a busy month at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with activities and upcoming events. Several of these are new, and others are repeat events. Members of the community are invited to participate, but please contact the church first at