Pete Harkness is extremely excited to welcome Jim Eggleston to Pete Harkness Chevrolet in Morrison, and entire Pete Harkness Auto Group. Jim is brings over 30 years of automotive knowledge and experience from the Sauk Valley area. Used Operations Director Pete Harkness Auto Group2811 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61081815-625-6300www.peteharkness.com
Enjoy competition, collaboration, chow, and chuckles on Saturday, February 1, 2014, as you support Morrison Junior Tackle Football during Trivia Night. The venue is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 6:30. Admission is $10 per person. Teams of
Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He presented canned goods, boxed side dishes, Doritos, cookies, and $230 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The 10:30 a.m. transfer was a pleasant
All branch locations of THE National Bank will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter outerwear (coats, hats, gloves, etc.), in all sizes, this Friday, January 17, 2014. Each branch will select a local charity to receive all the donated items. This is just one of the many ways
We continue our exploration of Human Rights at our next Whiteside Forum event Thursday January 23, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The public in cordially invited to attend the first program
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The buffet will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Returning to delight Chamber members and the
The building at 212 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, is being transformed into a new business which will serve the curious. Psychic Readings by Maria opened its door on Monday, January 13, 2014. The easy-to-find corner space, across from Exner’s Sportsmans Paradise on Genesee Street, also fronts E. Lincolnway. Locals
Defy the winter weather. Spend the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the comfort of Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Library and the Whiteside Forum purchased a movie license to entertain the community. “Singing in the Rain” will be the
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Wes Tharp submitted this photograph of a quartet of Canada geese skimming the Mississippi River. Tharp stated, “I saw you were looking for winter pictures….I came across this picture from late December [2013 or] early January [2014], and thought you could use it. Mike Garland
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Chelsea Stuart submitted this dramatic example of the food chain. The action of predator and prey was captured mid-flight. Stuart wrote, “Taken Sunday, January 5, 2014, on Meadow Lane, Morrison[, IL].”
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Shanna Given used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Given is a U. S. Postal Service Carrier Technician for Morrison, IL,
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Missy Matusko used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Matsuko is a U. S. Postal Service City Carrier for Prophetstown, IL, serving Route #2.
Winter snowfalls, icy conditions, and frigid temperatures are recent topics of conversation in the local area. Yet, one Morrison, IL, college senior escaped it all for 11 days, swimming with teammates in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Rachael Barry, daughter of Linda Brandon, Morrison, traveled 2132 miles to use the tropical venue