Seeing Smoke?

City of Morrison, IL, employees began smoke testing in the downtown area sanitary sewers on Monday, September 23, 2013, to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will complete work on or before Friday, September 27, stated Gary Tresenriter, Director of Public Services, on Monday.  The smoke has

October 1 CGH Medical Center Celebrates Changes

Come see how CGH Medical Center is taking patient care to a new level! On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, three very special events will take place at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. At 3:30 p.m. is the Groundbreaking for a $7 million Emergency Department expansion/renovation. A

Morrison Youth Met a Real Pro

Jon Kophamer of Morrison, IL was fortunate to sit next to Adrian Peterson at a Cubs baseball game.  As they chatted, Kophamer invited the former Chicago Bears Running Back to visit his town.  On Sunday, September 22, 2013, Peterson did that, making a 9:30 a.m. presentation at Ebenezer Reformed Church,

Brains for Books Trivia September 28

Odell’s Friends of the Library hosts a “Brains for Books” Trivia Night and Dessert Auction on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Oak Room at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Registration and dining begin at 6:00 p.m., with trivia at 6:30 p.m.  Come and enjoy

Register for Chili Cook-Off

The United Way of Whiteside County is hosting a chili cook-off at the Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, October 12, 2013, in downtown Sterling, IL, at the corner of E. Fourth Street and First Avenue. Registrations are due by Saturday, September 28, at United Way of Whiteside County office, 502 First

April House Golf Scramble September 28

The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 28, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Monies raised will support the work of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager.  Tiny but comfortable, the building at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, has been

Light a Candle for Human Rights

Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”  Come help us light a candle for human rights! The Whiteside Forum opens its 2013-2014 season of provocative discussions with the theme “Human Rights” on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 6:30 to

October Health Screening Special at MCH

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a Fall Health Screening Special on Monday, October 14, through Friday, October 18, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Participants must be fasting for ten hours before testing.  Payment is by cash only.  Come directly to the MCH

Morrison Rotary: September Students of the Month

Joining the Rotarians for lunch were Trever Troutman and Hannah Blacklock, September 2013 Students of the month. Trever Troutman is the son of Kipp and Jamie Troutman.  He is President of Senior Student Council and a member of Key Club.  He is a Pre-K/K Kidzlink leader at Cross Roads Community

Whiteside County Senior Center Events

Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, has numerous activities scheduled for October 2013.  If you need inexpensive public transportation to attend these–or any event–contact Whiteside County Public Transportation at 815-625-7433, for pick up and return drop off at your home. New Game–beginning Wednesday, October 2, at

Franklin Creek Water Mill Program

The Volunteer Millers at De Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their next public program on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  “Franklin Creek Grist Mill:  Lincoln Highway Mill” will be presented at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111  10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the City’s

Coach D

Editor’s note:  This article was submitted by Nancy Gravert. All of us have mentors in our lives that have left lasting impressions on us, whether it be a family member, friend, religious member, or a teacher.  These people may be a part of our lives for a short period of

September 26 Forum on Housing Resources

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) will hold a Public Forum on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m, to share information about housing resources in Whiteside and Rock Island Counties.  Officials from Sterling, Morrison, and Fulton, IL, will participate.  The meeting will be at the Odell Public Library, 307 S.

Flapjacks Fund Wrestling Program

The Morrison Wrestling Team held their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser the morning after Paint the Town, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.   Donations support the Morrison Wrestling Program. Pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice were enjoyed at

Play Footbal With a Former Chicago Bear

Football fans of all ages have an opportunity to play a little football today, Sunday, September 22, 2013, with Adrian Peterson at the Morrison Sports Complex, beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Peterson will speakand sign autographs at a free, public appearance today at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison,