Blessed by perfect competitive morning weather and large numbers of participants, on Saturday, September 20, 2014, the 27th annual Harvest Hammer event goes into the record book as the best ever. Last year’s impressive total of 550 attendees was far exceeded. After the races Rotarian Kathy Schmidt stated, “We had
For those who arrived at Paint the Town before the rain began, and those who planned to attend, know that you have the opportunity to continue the event. The registration tent will be open Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come get your supplies. Downtown streets
Despite a light drizzle on Friday, September 12, 2014, there was a houseful of smiles inside 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The house was literally open to all. This is the new–and newly-renovated–location of the Whiteside County’s April House Children’s Advocacy Center and office of Executive Director and Forensic
The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The four-person best-ball scramble is $60 per individual–which includes 18 holes of golf with a half cart and lunch. Monies raised will support the
On Monday, September 22, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads City Engineer
Prior to the yearly Paint The Town (PTT) event, a group of Polo Community High School students arrive in Morrison, IL, to paint windows on Morrison, IL, Main Street businesses. For 13 of PTT’s 20 years, Art instructor Jamie (Belschner) Harmon has brought a collection of creative kids to work
The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, is open for the 2014 season. This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze V.” This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!” The last day
It’s a Grand Opening Celebration for Morrison’s newest assisted living and memory care community, Windsor Manor, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be at noon on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Join the staff for kids’ activities, tours of the facility, and a vendor fair from noon
Editor’s note: Dr. Art Donart of Thomson, IL, submitted this article and photos. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Thomson Police and three units of the Thomson Fire Department responded to a car burning on IL Route 84 at the south edge of Your Estates in Thomson.
A significant bake sale will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m., to support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The sale will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, in conjunction with the April House Golf Outing. Donations
Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administratior, submitted these upcoming 2014 events in Morrison, IL, unless otherwise noted. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will be holding a Job Fair for a variety of jobs at the U. S. Penitentiary in Thomson, IL, and it’s not just prison guards that are
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 9/16/14 at 6:57 a.m. A traffic stop on Locust and 25th Streets, Sterling, IL, resulted in the arrest of Crystal Y. Parks, 37, of Sterling, for Driving While License Suspended. She was released with a Notice
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has announced that the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, has recognized and listed the community’s “Main Street Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. Shown at left is the 100 block of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, looking
“It is so easy to give blood, and it takes less than an hour of your time, once every eight weeks. You will help up to three recipients with life-threatening medical needs. Most of us know someone who has received a blood product at some point in their lives, whether
Mark your calendar for Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2014, for the upcoming special family event at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Two Morrison men of renown will be the focus of an old-fashioned ice cream social, designed by Morrison Historical Society. Other refreshments include barbecue pork sandwiches,