Morrison Vacation Bible School June 14-18

Calling all kids four-years-old to entering 8th grade!  Join us as we “Roar” through adventures and discover how God is always Good!  The days are Monday, June 14, through Friday, June 18, 2021.  We will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street,

Art Sale to Benefit The Loft on Main

Anne Frame wrote this press release. Art and artifacts from the home of a prominent, life-long Morrison person will be sold on Sunday, May 23, 2021, outside the Odell Public Library, at 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Proceeds from this sale will benefit The Loft

Vendor/Craft Shows to Support St. Jude

Kim Barragan seeks participants for two Vendor/Craft Shows, at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.   Each event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial Hospital.  Dates are Saturday, June 5, and Saturday, September 4, 2021. Shows are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free admission for

Heritage Canyon May Day Adapts to Pandemic

As we navigate the second year of the novel corona virus pandemic, decisions are made to hold (and/or attend) public events. Gatherings with more than those few in your “bubble” require continued, flexible thinking, to be safe. Therein lies the creative opportunity to build or modify a safe public event.

Young Records 40 Years of Service

Recorder Dawn Young recorded a professional milestone, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  The Morrison, IL, resident marked her 40th anniversary of employment by Whiteside County.  She has served citizens at the Courthouse since April 28, 1981. “These records are the people’s records,” Young stressed on Wednesday May 5, 2021.  “They

2021 Memorial Day Ceremony and New Parade Route

The 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 31.  The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. One half hour before the start time, parade lineup will begin on E. Knox Street at N. Madison Street, next to the Sullivan’s Foods parking lot. Veterans are

Thomson Depot Museum Special Opening May 29

Editor’s note:  Minutes of the Thomson[, IL,] Depot Committee are reported below.  There will be a one-day opening for public viewing of the School Exhibit, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Private museum tours can be arranged by appointment.

9-1-1 Dispatchers Needed

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL.  Applications will be accepted through May 28, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.  Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applicants must have, or pass, the following requirements.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Correctional Deputy

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the Correctional Deputy Eligibility List, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL.  Applications will be accepted through May 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.  Starting pay is $20 per hour with benefits. Applicants must have, or pass, the following requirements.

May 4 Agenda Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center Board Room or by Conference Call at 617-691-8409.  The agenda follows.

Order Dog Leash Holders Now

To support the future Morrison, IL, Bark Park, On The Move committee members are taking orders for “Labradorable,” hand-crafted, dog leash holders.  This is a perfect gift for any dog owner–or pet sitter.  Each is made in Morrison by Kurt Schmidt.  Orders will be received through Friday, April 30, 2021,