On Thursday, September 26, 2013, the Morrison High School Wrestling Club will sponsor a pancake dinner benefit on behalf of the Bob White Family (fighting Lyme Disease) and retired Coach Dan Drosopoulos (fighting cancer.) “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease & Cancer” will be held at the Christ Center in
Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown brunch from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Pancakes, sausage, and juice will be served. Their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser will be held the
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers have been repairing roadways in Morrison, IL, since August 2013, and will continue into October, according to Rindy R., a Civil Engineer on site. She has worked for IDOT for a year-and-a-half. Rindy, shown at left, was named for vocalist Rindy Ross of the
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee has planned “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event” on Saturday, October 5, 2013, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, lively libations, trend-settings toppers, horse races, and more derby-related fun! Proceeds will directly benefit MCH by contributing
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Fundraising Event, “Run for the Roses,” will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. This Kentucky Derby themed event will feature great food, lively libations (drinks), fabulous
On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The speedy meeting adjourned at 7:02. Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, and seven Aldermen attended: Curt Bender, Scott
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park sparkled under a summer sky, like this bluegill in a minnow bucket, adding to the enjoyment of those attending the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol annual Youth Fishing Derby. They have sponsored the derby for more
The City of Morrison has been notified by the Union Pacific Railway of more railway maintenance and repairs being conducted through Morrison, IL, during the next several days and weeks of September 2013. During this maintenance, Union Pacific Railway personnel may have flaggers at railroad crossings. A specific crossing may
The Annual Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, is set for Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2013, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join the Early American Crafters for our Fall Festival and experience life in a pioneer village. Watch demonstrations and meet our
On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at approximately 6:48 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to Harbor Drive in Rock Falls, IL, for a report of a body found floating in Holland Creek. The name of the individual is being withheld pending further investigation by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department.
At 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Associate Judge William McNeal continued the Pretrial Conference proceedings from Tuesday, August 20. From the start, it seemed to this reporter that the atmosphere was somewhat strained compared with
The following Morrison, IL, events during September 2013 are supplied by Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, is the site of a Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser for new library books and resources. The Book Fair
Every third Saturday in September the City of Morrison, IL, offers an event that transforms an historic downtown into a concrete and glass canvas, on which any aspiring artist may reveal their talents. This day-long transformation draws thousands of participants and observers from throughout the area. It leaves the downtown
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton and Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce announce that two male juveniles have been charged, following an investigation conducted by the Morrison Police Department. The investigation was of incidents that occurred at the Morrison High School during the period of Sunday, July 14, to
On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action