These two youngsters will celebrate their second Christmas one month after their first birthday. Pictured are Cody, left, and Luke, sons of Todd and Sarah Gravert. The siblings celebrated their first birthday on Monday, November 25, 2013. The twins joined the family with big brothers Ty and Ben, who have
These two youngsters will celebrate their second Christmas one month after their first birthday. Pictured are Cody, left, and Luke, sons of Todd and Sarah Gravert. The siblings celebrated their first birthday on Monday, November 25, 2013. The twins joined the family with big brothers Ty and Ben, who have
The Holiday season is a time to decorate one’s domicle and invite family and/or friends to visit. Imagine the anticipation and preparation to greet scores of visitors to 20 new, Assisted Living residences–units–within three recently-opened areas at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The facility reached
Northside and Southside schools in Morrison, IL, participated in the 2013 United Way of Whiteside County “Pulling Together with Pennies” drive along with other schools in the County. Students in Morrison, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Tampico, IL, collected 1,000,230 pennies–$10,002.30! Pictured is Suzie Ottens and her second grade class
Contact City of Morrison Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois at 815-535-1105 for further information on swimming, ping pong, and basketball. Open lap swims at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, are now going on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. During the holiday weeks,
The Knights of Columbus Council of the St. Mary Parish in Morrison, IL, recently awarded a check for over $1700 to the White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) This represents the proceeds of the Knights’ Annual Tootsie Roll Fund Raising Drive. Kylie Vanderleest, Executive Director, of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Cory McCoy, a swing manager at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, the recipient of the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of November 2013. Cory was nominated for his positive and welcoming attitude, while always caring
12/10/13 at 7:37 a.m. Brooke L. Knight, 33 of Polo, IL, was arrested at Freeport and Fulf’s Roads, rural Sterling, IL, for a Whiteside County Warrant–Order of Commitment. She was taken to the Whiteside County Jail in lieu of bond. 12/10/13 at 3:04 p.m. Nicholas Galvan, 51 of Sterling, IL,
Celebrate the 2013 Christmas season at any of the following 15 Morrison, IL, churches. *Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold two candlelit services on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, at 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. The later service offers songs by the choir. *Brethren in Christ Church, 209
The 9th Annual Illuminated Christmas Run was held Friday, December 6, 2013, in downtown Fulton, IL. The run/walk is two miles long. There were 171 registered runners and walkers. The fastest times in each age category follow. Overall Male Winner: Jerry Lack, East Moline, IL–11:52–Age Category 50-59 yearsOverall Female
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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
At 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, the local temperature was 3 degrees. A Wind Chill Advisory from the National Weather Service is in effect until Thursday, December 12. Be safe–stay inside if possible tonight. Cover all exposed skin to prevent frostbite.
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities issued this urgent weather message on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Precautionary actions are important. A Wind Chill Advisory mean that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This results in frostbite and hypothermia, if precautions are
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at approximately 3:50 p.p. WhitesideCounty Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on Illinois Route 30 near the intersection of Hillside Road. Upon investigation it was determined that a passenger car driven by Jesse R. Jones, 22, ofMorrison, IL, was traveling east on Illinois Route 30.