The Whiteside Forum to Feature Stan Mitick October 24

Marc Adami wrote this article. The photograph was taken by Stephanie Vavra. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, The Whiteside Forum will host Guest Speaker Stanley R. Mitick, in the Program Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  His program begins at 6:30 p.m. Mitick will talk

Halley’s Comet Bits Visible October 21-22

Jamie Carter wrote this article. Will you be alive in 2061?  If not, your only chance to see something of Halley’s Comet comes in both early May and late October each year.  That is when Earth moves through streams of particles which the great comet deposited in the inner solar

Trick or Treat at Three Care Centers October 25

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. In advance of the City-wide Trick or Treat event from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2019, residents in three Morrison, IL, care facilities will host trick or treaters, on Friday afternoon, October 25.  Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Resthave Care &

Salute to Veteran–Evelyn Raney

Mick Welding submitted this article. On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host their 11th Annual Gala, at the Vista Grande in Clinton, IA, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  We will offer a buffet dinner plus musical entertainment by the Josh Duffee Orchestra from Davenport, IA.  Tickets

MHS Career Fair November 7

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold its second annual Career Fair on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. Feature d will be representatives from 30 businesses/organizations; Sauk Valley Community College; Morrison Institute of Technology; Clinton Community College; Educators of Beauty

Farmers National Bank Donates to Grandstand Bleachers

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, presented a generous donation to the Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society Board of Directors.  Their $25,000 will reimburse the organization for costs on a major grandstand improvement project. The Board will replace

Odell Library Requests Gently-Used Books

Anne Frame wrote this article. Odell Public Library and the Odell Public Library Friends’ group are preparing for the annual Book and Bake Sale.  The event will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street,

Waffles for United Way October 17

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., enjoy breakfast and help your Community.  United Way of Whiteside County will host a fundraiser at The Cafe, in Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. For a minimum donation of $5, there will be Belgian Waffles with

Burning Was a Dramatic Finish for Flags

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Sunday, September 29, 2019, overcast gray skies turned oily black above Kiwanis Park, on N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL, just after noon.  It was due to burning large numbers of vinyl flags.  Synthetic banners are made of petroleum, and they discharged ebony smoke.  Cotton

Names Added to Veterans Memorial Tablets

Morrison, IL, American Legion and the City of Morrison partner to add names to the Morrison Veteran’s Park and Memorial and recently finished engraving names on the memorial tablets, for area veterans who died in 2017 and 2018. Darren Haan of Moore Monument Co. stated. “Approximately 30 new names were

Rodriguez and Temple Taking Burrito Orders for Mission Trip

Fans of popular take-home burritos made by Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL, may place orders through 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019.  Place on order by finding either woman on Facebook. Text your order to Rodriguez at 815-535-8593, but do not leave a voice message.  “My phone