"Don Foster of Morrison, IL, is a well-know model railroader, but he shines as a model builder. He won a blue ribbon at the 2011 Whiteside County Fair for the scale model replica of his wife Darlene’s family home. On Sunday, October 21, Foster displayed a 3 ft by 6"
"The Odell Public Library donated scores of paperback books to the Whiteside County Jail. Stephanie Vavra sorted them for appropriate content, per instructions from Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi. She delivered them on Friday, November 30, 2012, to the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Chery Street, Morrison, IL. Lieutenant Tim Erickson, left,"
"The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the names of this year’s students honored as Illinois State Scholars for 2012-2013. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement. Eleven Morrison High School students are among the 532 Illinois State Scholars. Before class, they gathered"
"The annual Holiday Open House at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 17, 2012, was held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Customer support of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry was an aspect of the day. Several opportunities for drawings, food sampling and ordering, Santa"
"At a recent November 2012 report meeting for the United Way of Whiteside County, it was announced by Chris Mitchell, Campaign Co-chair, that the campaign has reached the $400,000 mark. Pictured left-to-right is Mitchell, Jamie Leach from Rock Falls High School, and Patrice Vary, Campaign Co-chair. Rock Falls High School"
"About 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, Shell Express Lane Manager Pat Weidel presented Fireman Rob Hudson $733.25 in raffle money, raised for the Morrison Fire Department’s “Caring for Our Community,” 3rd Annual Kids Toy Drive. The main raffle item was a 39″ Emerson flat screen television. It will"
"By 2:45 p.m. the Morrison High School auditorium, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was filled with hundreds of well-wishers on Friday, November 16, 2012, with one purpose. The pep assembly was designed to honor Senior Kaitlyn Finneran, as she officially signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for"
"The following Morrison High Schoolers were recognized as Rotary Students of the Month for October and November 2012, respectively: Matt Wilkens and Kate Fricker, top, and Kyle Meurs and Alyssa Patten. Each was nominated by teachers and chosen for “doing good things and reaching out to others.” The specific criteria"
"The Community Room at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was the venue for a City of Morrison Open House on Thursday, November 15, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those interested in the future wastewater treatment project were invited to attend and view three tentative plans."
"Talented, caring vocalists are shown on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in rehearsal for the annual “We Sing for Their Supper” concert. It will take place Sunday, November 18, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m. Donations received will support Morrison Friends Food Pantry and"
"Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is seeking a Librarian, beginning June 1. 2013. The current librarian, Connie Boonstra, is retiring after 33 years of service. Those who are interested may contact the Odell Library through their website www.odellpubliclibrary.com and click on “News.” An application may"
"The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m."
"The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for those who like to begin Election Day by exercising their freedom to vote in the General Election. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. In such a close Presidential contest, all votes are powerful. If you have children, even young ones, consider your act"
"Daylight Saving Time has come to an end. Adjust back one hour all your clocks, watches, and appliances. Don’t forget clocks in your vehicles and watches not currently on your wrist."
"The beauty and serenity of Mogasheen Resort, on the edge of Lake Namakagon, is captured twice in this photograph. The property recently was honored by Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, with congratulations for the 50 year anniversary of “offering a quality family vacation to all of their"
