Zinnen Interview

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Whiteside County Comprehensive Plan

Whiteside County is drafting a “Comprehensive Plan” to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years.   The plan kicks off with two identical Public Visioning Meetings.  Both locations are handicap accessible.  Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.  Starting shortly after 6:30 p.m., the meetings will include a brief

Benefit for Wrestlers of Adversity

Dan Drosopoulos, Nancy Gravert, and Kamden, Bob, and Becky White gathered at the “Wrestling Adversity:  Taking Down Lyme Disease and Cancer” benefit held Thursday, September 26, 2013.  There were numerous supporters at the pancake supper, held from 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church,  202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,

The Whiteside Forum and Amnesty International

British lawyer Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”  This slogan motivated Blaine Mineman to “get in the game” of political activism, rather than remaining upset with world events from the sidelines. Mineman was the featured speaker, as The

Schmaling Library Prepares for Affordable Care Act

The following information was submitted by Britni Hartman, Director, Schmaling Memorial Public Library District. You may have noticed a lot of information swirling around about the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as ObamaCare.  There have been many vague references in the media to libraries being “hubs” for access to the

Extreme Image and annabella’s Ribbon Cutting

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in celebration of the relocation of two businesses, Extreme Image Salon and annabella’s, into the newly-renovated building at 207 W. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Numerous Chamber members were on hand to show their support

September 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, September 20, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Saturday, September 21, 2013, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Kristopher P. F. Lowery, age 18 of

Volley for a Cure Event

Morrison and Fulton High School Volleyball teams will host a “Volley for a Cure” event at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  The fundraiser and barbeque dinner are from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Dinner costs $5, and all proceeds will

Volley for a Cure

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a “Volley for a Cure” event on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  The Morrison and Fulton High School volleyball teams will co-sponsor the barbeque dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  The meal costs $5, and all proceeds will benefit cancer research.

Chicago Day Trip Supports Library

There are still seats available for you and your friends, on Odell’s Friends of the Library bus trip to Chicago, IL.  The autumnal tour, led by former art instructor, Ned Nesti, Jr., is set for Saturday, October 26, 2013.  It includes a terrific selection of Windy City highlights! Travelers are

Tuesday and Thursday Homework Club

The Morrison Ministers Council and adult volunteers have an offer that students and parents are sure to appreciate.  It is a twice-a-week Homework Club, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  Children in grades three through eight–Southside

St. Mary’s Fall Rummage and Bake Sale

Fall is here.  It is time to get out and start shopping for bargains!  St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison to our 3rd annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013.  Join us on one or both days for shopping fun and

October 1 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of September 3, 2013, minutes Unfinished Business COA, JBKM, Inc.,

Letter from Representative Bustos

You may have heard that some politicians in Congress are threatening a Government shutdown. I’m hopeful that common sense will prevail, and we can reach an agreement to avert a shutdown.  But, regardless, I wanted to take action to ensure our Nation’s veterans would remain protected from a shutdown’s damaging

2013 Harvest Hammer Results

Shown is the 26th Harvest Hammer Overall Female 5K Winner, Meagan Moreno, age 13 from Morton, IL, and Dr. Suellen Girard, Morrison Rotary President.  The event, held Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, involved participants from Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with 260  females and 211  males. Statistics