Editor’s note: Karla Burn submitted this report and the first three photos. Interviews and the remaining photos are by the Editor. Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held their Second Annual Community Family Fun Day, on Sunday September 23, 2018. Over 500 attended the event, which included not only
Edtor’s note: Jackie Noble supplied the information and photo. Congratulations to the 5th/6th Grade Volleyball team on becoming the 2018 Conference Champions, at the Rock River Valley Volleyball Tournament. The team drew a bye for Saturday, September 22, and won their game on Monday, September 24. At St. Andrew Catholic
On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos commented on the latest allegations of sexual misconduct by Judge Brett Kavanaugh. “There are now at least three credible accusations of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh, and these women must be taken seriously. Before getting a promotion to a lifetime appointment
John Booker, the Democratic candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has announced his pick for Chief Deputy. Booker, the current Chief Deputy of Whiteside County, has selected Whiteside County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Seth Janssen to serve. The Chief Deputy is the second in command of the entire Sheriff’s Office. “Today, [Wednesday, September
On a foggy Tuesday, September 25, 2018, morning, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, right, presented an award to brothers and business partners Nick and Israel Alvaro, owners of Alvarado Plumbing, Inc. The Morrison, IL, men were surprised at 7:50 a.m., outside their building, before they left for service
Dear Citizens of Whiteside County: I have known Kris Schmidt, candidate for Sheriff, for over 20 years. He is a Military Veteran, [and a] highly-educated, trained, and devoted Law Enforcement Officer. He has served this County for many years and is a man of integrity and honesty. He works hard
Dear Editor: I am pleased to endorse Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff. Kris is a seasoned veteran of Law Enforcement and a veteran of the Unites States Air Force and understands the meaning of service. Having six children of his own and living on a small farm, he understands
One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
One incumbent and three candidates participated in a lively Public Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to share their thoughts on governance and convince undecided voters to support them. The event was co-hosted by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to a
The Morrison Halloween Parade and Costume Contest–presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club–will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Preregistration is encouraged and free. To preregister, follow the link on www.morrisonchamber.com until Wednesday, October 25, at noon. Walk-up registration will be available on the day of
Sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, volunteers teamed up on Saturday, September 8, 2018, to clean the downtown area in Morrison, IL. The initiative is held prior to Paint the Town and Harvest Hammer events, which this year were on Saturday, September 15. Pictured top to bottom
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Park at Ebenezer Church, Emanuel Church, or Odell Public Library. Then use one of our shuttles to get to Resthave.
Dear Editor: Please know how much the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees appreciates all who enjoyed pie, brownies, and ice cream from our booth, during Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Also making our ice cream social so successful were two suppliers. Kenny Venhuizen used a hit-and-miss
The Whiteside County Airport will host its Second Annual Aviation Career Day, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. ExpressJet Airlines will fly in a 50-passenger, United Airlines/United Express Embraer 145 Regional. It will be on display
The congregation of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a luncheon in honor Pastor Mike and Margi Winkelman, as we mark 30 years of their ministry to the people of St. Peter Church. The celebration will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018,