Donald “Pood” King, on the left, Howard “Howdy” Mills, on the right, presented Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhemi with a $1000 check, on Friday, September 30, 2016. They met at April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Funds were raised Saturday, July 30, during their various fundraisers
A meld of sweet aromas perfumed the sidewalk at 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on the morning of Friday, September 16, 2016. Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community Administrative Assistant Dusty Knaggs, at right, was in charge of a bake sale. Resident Rolland Van Zuiden assisted. Recipient of the fundraiser
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted this press release and photo. Members of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, volunteered on Saturday, October 1, 2016, to clean the Veterans Memorial Park at Grove Hill Cemetery. Pictured left-to-right are Commander Dale Usterbowski; Adjutant Ken Petersen; Legionnaire Barry Linder; Finance Officer
Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire
Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison,
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Andy Henson is redoing his backyard sidewalk, but he does not have enough of the “bullseye” pattern to finish the job. He estimates he still needs around 250 bricks. A lot of the sidewalks in Morrison, IL, used this geometric brick paver. If you have
Tricia Paxson, Administrative Coordinator Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the winner of a raffle for a Savage Model 10/110 Trophy Hunter XP Package, a .30-06 Springfield. The rifle is 22 inches long with a blued barrel, wood stock, and four-round capacity. It includes a Nikon 3-9×40 mm rifle
Greg Meiste is the original designer of thecity1.com, which debuted in 1998 under the ownership of Bob Vaughn. Meiste now lives in Naperville, IL, and has taken up auto racing as a hobby. Over the September 2016 Labor Day weekend, he raced at the Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL.
Morrison Rotary Club’s motto is “Service above Self.” With that in mind, club members strive to clean the mile of U. S. Highway 30, extending east from DQ Grill & Chill all the way to Lyndon Road. Below, crew commander Amy Viering evaluates the August highway clean up that her
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) honored and recognized 33 individuals from law enforcement, media, volunteers, and other individuals who have made substantial efforts in supporting the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® at MADD’s annual Heroes Banquet. The event was held in Springfield, IL, at Northfield Inn & Suites, Saturday, August
Morrison Chamber of Commerce visited Bogott Plumbing, Inc. (BPI), 15273 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, September 1, 2016, to deliver a Customer Service recognition to employee Jon Brands. Chamber Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen and Board member Stephanie Vavra, thecity1.com, acknowledged Brands with the “Because Nice Matters” award. A customer
“I was nominated by our Whiteside County Extension Office…,” explained LuEllen Lee of Morrison, IL, in regard to her recent induction into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. This year, 74 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee class to date. Two were inducted
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members visited Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, to deliver a Customer Service recognition. Chamber President Scott Stocker acknowledged Registered Pharmacist Dan Engelkens and Certified Tech Cheryl Hook as nominees for the “Because Nice Matters” award. Specifically, the
CGH Vice President Shane Brown, left, CEO Dr. Paul Steinke, center, and Marketing Director and Paint the Town Committee member Dana McCoy, right, present Barb Bees, PTT Co-Chair, with a Michelangelo Sponsorship. They partner again with Morrison’s premiere community event, Paint the Town. The CGH Morrison Clinic and CGH Medical