Turn to the first page of your new, 2015 calendar to mark this unique event for older youth and adults. Plan to meet a man who toiled at many jobs with little success, until he joined the military. He stated, “Labor disgraces no man. Unfortunately, you occasionally find men who
On Monday, December 8, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Report of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The
During the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk events, Saturday, December 6, 2014, plan to stop for a hearty, warming meal between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Four types of soups will meet the tastes of everyone, but they
As part of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will be having a Potato Bar on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Eleven toppings, dessert, and a drink will be offered, all for $6. Children under five are
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the 27th Annual Christmas Walk in downtown Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Celebrate the “12 Days of Christmas” by attending the Live Nativity at 5:45 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00, lighted Parade at 6:30, and Tree Silent Auction
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies along with Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald responded to a residence in rural Sterling, IL. Deputies and the Coroner are currently investigating the self-inflicted death of Logan Crow, 20, who was found unresponsive inside the residence.
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn announced the winners of the 32nd Annual Governor’s Hometown Awards during a ceremony at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The awards are presented to recognize volunteers across the State for their work in improving their communities. To receive the award
Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to take out petitions for the offices of Ward 1 Alderman, Ward 2 Alderman, Ward 3 Alderman, and Ward 4 Alderman, in the City of Morrison, IL. The upcoming Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Time is
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, November 24, 2014. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-25-14 Robert J. McCue 69 Sterling, IL Parking – Central Business District – 2:30 to 6:00 a.m.
On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at approximately 3:02 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a wooded area just north of Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, for a report of a possible deceased subject. Upon arrival, Deputies found a deceased older female lying in the snow. Janet Sims, 65, of
The fragrance of hot chocolate, decorations of living greenery, and shortened daylight hours remind us that Christmas in Heritage Canyon is just around the calendar corner. Join the Early American Crafters at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL, 515 N. Fourth Street, as we replicate life in the mid-1800’s. Wood-burning stoves,
Bob Filner stated, “The government gets it right on Head Start. We are providing opportunities for children in underserved areas, where parents may not be able to afford preschool, so they can begin their schooling with a running, or ‘head,’ start.”Head Start is celebrating 50 years of proving services Nationwide
As part of the 2014 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s 90-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its eighth annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise!” Music of the season will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, December
A very jolly couple invites children to visit their temporary home this month, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. You will find their tiny cottage decorated for Christmas in the Dr. Robert A. Millikan pocket park, beside the Chamber of Commerce building. The “Santa House,” charmingly created by Stan
“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team for the American Cancer Society of Whiteside County was recently awarded the “Award of Excellance” (Lakeshore Division) for raising over $10,000 for the 2014 Whiteside County Relay for Life, held on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Westwood Sports Complex in Sterling, IL. The current