Hardee’s of Morrison, IL, 200 N. Base Street, will celebrate its remodel with a Grand Re-Opening featuring Customer Appreciation Specials, from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, 2013. There are no coupons required to access the special prices, but you may only purchase 10 of any item. Sausage Biscuits
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013. Perhaps late Saturday night, March 9, adjust ahead one hour your alarm and vehicle clocks, everyone’s watches, and the microwave or oven.
The Whiteside Forum invites the public to its latest topical presentation, “Think Global, Act Local: Transportation,” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Gary Meden, Deputy for Programs
Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m. All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Kreative Rentals Ltd., 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to recognize new owner Katie Jakubs. She owns a “premier rental, decorating, and consulting business” for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, banquets, and other special events. Pictured
Three, dynamic guest speakers provided a unique women’s experience on Thursday, February 21, 2013. They included, left-to-right, Mary Black, owner of SuperWash, Inc.; financial consultant Angie VanderVinne of Farmers Insurance VanderVinne Agency; Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce. Each shared 30 minutes of “Practical Points for the Everyday Woman” at
Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier. The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m.
Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.” To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work” on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. Marianne’s colorful, vibrant and unique pieces of art made from beads, material, and thread are not only beautiful
Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m. For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of
Morrison United Methodist Church designed a community event at “the best place to be this Valentine’s Day,” Thursday, February 14, 2013. The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offered a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Three activities made it a pleasant evening. Funds raised will support the
The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local: Transportation” on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Gary Meden, at left, Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Rock Island District, U. S.
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, March 21, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event will be moderated by Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com. A dozen candidates are
There was a lone Item for Discussion–the Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget–at the City of Morrison Council Meeting, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Alerman Pat Zuidema was excused. Mayor Roger Drey asked if Aldermen would be able to switch the next
Editor’s note: click here to read an interview of Marianne Biagi by the Editor, published December 23, 2010. What’s happening at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, in February? The answer to this question is an evening with artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work”