Editor’s note: this feature comes from the San Jose Mercury News. The annual summer Perseid display of “shooting stars” is a result of the Earth traveling through debris in the orbit of Comet Swift-Tuttle. Although the Perseid meteors appear to emanate from the area just below Cassiopeia, at the top
Erected in 1918, this 14-sided, timber structure will celebrate its centennial in four years. It has resided on the grounds of the Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society, now called the Whiteside County Fair, for 96 years. As with anything–or anyone–that age, restoration and beautification are requisite tasks. Even an icon
As thousands of visitors enter the grandstand at the 144th Whiteside County Fair, Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16, 2014, they will be greeted by a powerful image of harness racing. The project took about a month and a half, but it was completed early in August–just in time
Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A. M. held their 16th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Coed teams of four took part in the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start from different holes, proceeding round-robin to the other 17. Course
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of entertainment! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, and ends after five amazing days on Saturday, August 16. The 144th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, is sure to please all who attend. Winner of NBC’s “The
“Come as you are in the family car to the next Summer Nights Drive-In Concert. Our unique style of worship has been blessing summer evening crowds since 1970. Bring a lawn chair if you prefer. Honk or applaud for your favorite singers and musicians.” Please join members and visitors of
On Monday, August 11, 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 Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission
Morrison Historical Society Trustee Steve Siefken took the photo and submitted this article. On Wednesday evening, August 6, 2014, a group of Morrison Cub Scouts visited Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, and went on a search. After a brief tour, they were given a sheet with 26
Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Members of the Morrison Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office. Following approval of the Monday, June 23, board meeting and the finance committee meeting of June 23, members learned information on the ALICE training
Across the United States, Wednesday, August 6, 2014, is a day to celebrate the uniquely delicious root beer float. Across Morrison, IL, you can find this dessert from DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, to Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, to Morrison Rockwood Marina & Restaurant,
Round two voting is now open. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is in competition with other non-profit entities for a second time. The goal is to win a much-needed, office technology makeover, valued at up to $15,000. Previously, the local organization was in the final five contenders, but in
Morrison Travel Club invites all interested persons to register now for a spring 2015 experience to Europe. Discover “The Best of the Netherlands” from Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 25, 2015. Consider the optional extension experience, “The Best of Belgium,” from April 25, through Wednesday, April 29. Arrangements have been
Joe Mills has been named a member of the 2014 President’s Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents. Mills has been a New York Life agent since
The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Friends of the Parks Foundation. Shown left-to-right are Ann Slavin-MACF member; Bob Brandon-Friends of the Parks member; Jan Horberg-MACF member. The grant will be used to provide funding for two benches that will be placed
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