"Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180–the last of the “Five Good Emperors,” and is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He noted, “Men exist for mutual service.” This lesson is demonstrated throughout the year by a youth group at Morrison High School: the"
"The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of the Chairman’s Report of June 5, 2013 Public Hearing: Request for variance,"
"Hammer and cat’s paw in hand, respectively, Dr. Bradley R. and Elizabeth Yaklich have been hands-on participants in the renovation of their new Vision Source Morrison location at 626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Housed at the west end is Puppy Love. For the rest of the week, they work with,"
"When he locks up Friday, July 26, 2013, Dr. David C. Jennings closes the door on his optometrist career of 38 years. His wife, Julie, is retiring after 27 years. Of his eight staff, all but Julie will continue in the practice of Dr. Bradley R. Yaklich at a new"
"If you closed your eyes, it sounded like a gurgling mountain stream. Rushing water sparkled in the morning sun of Thursday, July 25, 2013, as it flowed steadily from a pipe above the hill in Kelly Park, to E. High Street, Morrison, IL. Well #4 was the source. Recently, a"
"Editor’s note: Fireman Arian Landheer, at right, is a member of the Lyndon Fire Department. Letter to the Editor: Our local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers and staff as well as dozens of fire departments, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers responded on scene and behind the scenes to"
"New pump equipment is functioning at Well #4 in Kelly Park, Morrison, IL. On Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, Layne Christensen Company put the well to the test. Residents in the area will note water streaming down the street into the catch basin–a normal and welcome part of the testing"
"Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013. If you buy a meal ticket at thecity1.com, 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, the price is $5. If you purchase at the event, the cost is $6. If you buy a game ticket, $5 goes to the Mustang football"
"07-19-13 at 9:26 a.m. Angelina K. Schafer, age 24 of Clinton, IA, was stopped on IL Route 84 at Covell Road for speeding and arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was processed at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and released on a Notice to Appear. Assisting on scene was"
"U. S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U. S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced Wednesday, July 24, 2013, that the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which Durbin is a member, approved funding for the activation of the Thomson correctional facility in Thomson, IL. Funding was at the level that was requested"
"On Monday, July 22, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; Treasurer Evan Haag; Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois; City Engineer Mick Groenwold; City Attorney"
"Jean Eggemeyer submitted this report. Jim Prombo, Board President, called meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, and ordered the roll call. All members were present. Prombo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and minutes of four previous meetings were approved. Superintendent’s ReportSuperintendent Suellen Girard"
"The Morrison High School Key Club hosts its 3rd annual Summer Blood Drive through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Wednesday, July 24, 2013. It runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Key Club is earning grant money for hosting this"
"Under the direction of The Honorable William McNeal, the tenor of Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse began with less tension on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. The morning marked a First Appearance of Boy-16, the juvenile who admitted starting a Main Street fire on"
"07-19-13 at 2:40 p.m. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a ten-year-old autistic child who took off into a corn field near a rural Sterling, IL, residence. A search for the boy ensued with the teamwork of Sterling Fire, Rock Falls Fire, CGH EMS, Sterling Police, Illinois"
