The Whiteside Forum will present “Think Global, Act Local: Work and the World Economy” on Friday night April 19, 2013, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Our guest speaker is Dr. Jannett Highfill, economist, editor, and poet. This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library,
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, welcomes visitors of all ages, as it opens for the 2013 season on Sunday, April 28. Doors open at 1:00 with a program beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program is styled after children’s “show and tell” experineces. Recent acquisitons will be presented
The day after he was elected Morrison, IL, Mayor-Elect, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, R. Everett Pannier received a pleasant phone call from Ilinois 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. She became a Legislator five months ago, and now serves on the House of Representatives Transportation Committtee. Her call-to-a-new-collegue was designed “to
Sometimes “a picture paints a thousand words.” However, this one–taken by Amanda Cook of Simply Aesthetic Design–only needs three. She took the photograph at Morrison High School on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Students and staff from Northside and Southside Schools, Morrison Junior High, and MHS donned red shirts and built
The Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election Results are available here. Below are results for the Morrison, IL, City Council positions. Mayor R. Everett Pannier City Clerk Melanie Schroeder Ward 1 Alderman Dale Eizenga Ward 2 Alderman Harvey Zuidema Ward 3 Alderman Curt Bender Ward 4
On Monday, April 8, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor pro tem Dave Rose was appointed to stand in for Mayor Roger Drey, who was on duty at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s
Regardless of economic conditions, job rates, fuel prices, or inflation, most American adults cringe when they are asked to vote for an increase in taxes. It is also true that, secreted within the voting booth, their general inclination is to vote “No.” Regardless of the worthiness or need of the
April is a new beginning for National Honor Society, a prestigious, scholarly, and service organization for high school students. The NHS Induction Ceremony welcomed 13 members to the local organization on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. There are now 55 members. Principal
If you are looking for a quick weekend lunch, check this out. On Saturday, April 6, 2013, visit Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the first Saturday sandwich sale of the new season. Choose from pork chops, brats, chips, and
On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the City of Morrison’s Historic Preservation Commission literally took steps to define a Downtown Historic District. Their journey will likely take “nine months to one year…starting today,” stated preservation consultant Darius Bryjka, of Springfield, IL. “We need to begin to set up the boundaries today,”
Did you register for the Sullivan’s Foods “Take a Shot” Shoot Out between Wednesday, March 20, and Monday, April 1, 2013? If so, you may be selected for the “Final Four” Shoot Out on Friday, April 5, at Route 30 and Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Before Friday, names will be
The Morrison High School Varsity Baseball games will be played at home today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex. The Oregan, IL, diamonds were not servicable.
There was anticipation and excitement for the youngsters ages ten and under who attended the Easter egg hunt at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The fun began at 4:00 p.m. On the north side of the facility,
2013 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers services at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. with Holy Communion on Sunday, March 31. A full breakfast begins at 9:00, served by the Confirmation class and Men of Bethesda men’s group.
On Good Friday, March 29, 2013, The Church of Morrison (the Laity and Clergy of the churches in Morrison) will host the annual “Cross-Walk.” This re-enactment of Christ’s fateful journey to His crucifixion will begin at noon at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. There will be