Thomson, IL, is celebrating 150 years, and our school spirit lives on! Thomson 2015 Alumni Prom will feature the popular local band, “Coupe DeVille” at a prom on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. The prom is free and open to the public. “Return with Coupe DeVille–“The
At 9:18 a.m. I observed ten Morrison High School Driver’s Education students at work collecting data about motorists, on Friday, May 1, 2015. They perched comfortably on brickwork at the northeast corner of U. S. Highway 30 and N. Madison Street–the location of Sullivan’s Foods parking lot. Instructor Rod Scott
Morrison High School’s Class of 1973 will gather to celebrate their collective 60th birthdays on Saturday, June 27, 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. They will meet at Lakeview Pavilion for a picnic. Those who graduated from “adjoining” classes are also encouraged to attend. Visit www.mchs73.webs.com to
On Monday, May 11, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Swear In Newly Elected Officials Roll Call of New Council Declare
On Friday, May 8, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Brittney Starr. She is employed at Isle of Rhodes restaurant, 111 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Starr was nominated for being very happy never having a bad word handling pressure well not getting upset
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 1, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-29-15 Kyle D. Baker 30 Davenport, IA No Parking Central Business District 2:30 to 6:00 a.m.
Morrison High School will present the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, under the direction of Meagan Zahora. Tickets are $5 at the door or from Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison. A small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, comes to New York City, NY,
How can one say, “There is a gift in cancer?” Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, brings inspirational speaker and cancer survivor Cindy Giles to answer that question. Her program is Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the center. The phone
The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct an Open House meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Cordova Civic Center, 910 Third Avenue South, in Cordova, IL. The purpose of this Open House is to provide an open public forum, for the
The Community is invited to join the celebration at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, to meet the Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball divisions, grades 1st through 9th. Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the ceremony will
Blaine Frederick “Fred” Groharing, Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. His widow, Ann, and family will hold a military graveside service in his honor, on Saturday, May 16, 2015. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Grove Hill Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL. Coffee and cookies
On Friday, May 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, opens its free, outdoor “Summer Nights Drive-In Concert” series with a dynamic trio: 23-year-old triplet sisters–the Red Roots Trio. It was 45 years ago that the area church began their unique style
Restauranteurs Debby and Bob Vaughn have arranged live music for their customers. Local singer, songwriter, and musician Junior Jack returns to Donnybrook Baker Cafe–minus his Horseflies–on Friday, May 8, 2015. The location is 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. he will entertain with jazz pieces
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 17, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, April 10, 2015, at approximately 6:05 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jeffrey A. Sullivan, age 50 of Camanche, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Morrison, IL, Cub Scout Pack #328 invites the public to participate in–and stroll through–the first Car Show of the season, on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The parking lot of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, will showcase a selection of vehicles, during “Join