Walt Disney could not have designed a more perfect day for a parade. The Morrison High School Homecoming Parade launched from the 300 block of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 3:00 p.m. The Walt Disney theme was based on an illogical quotation from “Toy Story” character Buzz Lightyear, “To
A late-breaking surprise will make the showing of “The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club” more interesting. Three of the makers/actors from the family-friendly short will attend the 3:30 p.m. showing, to meet and greet guests at the Dixon Historical Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL, on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Doors
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 12, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, September 16, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Morrison Police were requested to assist the Morrison Community Hospital Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) at 631 E. Lincolnway, Apt. A, Morrison, IL, regarding
On Sunday, October 12, 2014, as part of the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society meeting, the public is cordially invited to meet General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. They will discuss their lives and the historic times in which they live. The Grants will be assisted
Editor’s note: A late-breaking surprise will make the first screening more interesting. Three of the makers/actors from the short film, “The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club” will be at the showing, to meet and greet the guests. Two family films will be shown to the general public at the Dixon Historical
Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, proudly announces the appointment of Karla Burn as Marketing Director. Both residents and the community will recognize Burn, as she has been Social Services Director for many years. Karla said, “[I am] excited for the change and want the community
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Scrubs Sale in the Morrison Community Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, September 25, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Credit cards are accepted. Proceeds benefit Morrison High School student scholarships.
Precincts, Polling Places with addresses, and Elective Offices are listed for the November General Election. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the following places to wit: Fulton 1 & 2–Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th Street, FultonFulton 3 & 4–Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, wishes to remind all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the November 4, General Election is Tuesday, October 7, 2014, Register at all Deputy Registrar locations and at the County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison,
With the General Election a little more than a month away, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, absentee voting. Illinois election law provides that 40 days before an election, qualified voters can request an application for an absentee ballot from
The Silver City Chamber of Commerce event being planned for Monday, September 29, 2014, at Sterling, IL, High School has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2014. Watch our website, www.saukvalleyareachamber.com, for information on the Spring event. Questions may be addressed to Kim at the Sauk Valley Area Chamber
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
On Monday, September 22, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened in comfort at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The entire room was served by new black vinyl chairs. This meeting was even more brisk than the one on September
Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Windsor Manor, Morrison’s newest Assisted Living and Memory Care facility, was welcomed with open arms on Sunday, September 21, 2014, with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Participating in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony was the facility’s first male resident, Elmer Prins, seated in the
Morrison High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, September 19, 2014. The King and Queen will be announced on Thursday, September 25, during Thuse festivities at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Activities–including the Powder Puff game and a Moms Pons squad– will start