Early February is far from the time of spring nesting, but a new season of birth has begun for the widely-known pair of American Bald Eagles, Liberty (female) and Justice. At 2:30 p.m. Liberty laid her first egg on Thursday, February 7, 2013, as shown via the Eaglecam high above
When was the last time you laughed so hard your face hurt? A plethora of Chamber of Commerce members, guests, and the general public might answer, “It was Monday, February 4, 2013, following the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting!” The event was held at Forest Inn, 20657
During the 7:00 p.m. teleconference on Monday, February 4, 2013, the Village of Thomson, IL, Board members received encouraging information from Cathi Litcher, Site Coordinator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP.) Thomson Correctional Facility was purchased by the Federal Government December 12, 2012. It remains unopened, because
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 has 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, will offer a “Dessert Fantasia” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Three activities will make this an evening of sweets and
It will be an exciting weekend at the RiverCenter, 136 E. Third Street, Davenport, IA, on Friday, February 8, through Sunday, February 10, 2013, when the Iowa/Illinois Auto Show 2013 cruises into town. Spread over two buildings–the Great Hall/Concourse and Mississippi Hall/Atrium–there will be plenty of fun for the entire
With well-below-freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, it may be difficult to visualize high school girls in glamorous prom gowns. However, prom season is but a few months away. So, it is fitting that on Saturday, February 2, Between Friendz will hold its First Annual Prom Dress Sale, 12
The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment
Inspired by the late columnist Ann Landers, one week in February has become a time to send letters of appreciation or Valentine cards to veterans in VA medical centers. If you are close enough to a facility, visits to–and volunteer activities at–these hospitals also is encouaged during Sunday, February 10,
Girl Scout cookie orders will be taken through Sunday, January 27, 2013, with delivery in mid-February. If you have not been approached by a Girl Scout call Cheryl Neumann at 815-772-3214, and your cookie order will be passed on to a local Girl Scout. Not able to, or interested in,
The Whiteside Forum presented “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday January 24, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The evening began at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. Don is an officer at Community State Bank,
Both victorious Illinois State Police Troopers and captured bank felons smiled down on the attentive crowd who attended the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting and program by Greg Langan from Dixon, IL, on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The venue was Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. After
Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal. No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter. They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012.
Charles and Jaclyn Sumner and their four schoolage children lost their 16954 Yorktown Road home, pets, and belongings in a 7:00 p.m. fire on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Donations of food, clothes, furniture, etc. have poured in, as befits the generousity of Morrison citizens. If you wish to make a
Editor’s note: warm up your literary muscles by reading my review of last year’s splendid sessions with Anne Frame and William Shakespeare. These familiar words are from the pen of William Shakespeare and his great tragedy, “Hamlet.” Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. To be or not to