Patricia “Molly” Jones, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 12, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Molly was born October 30, 1936, in Tampico, IL, to Frank and Nellie (Brophy) Kelly. She was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High School. She married Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones on
On Sunday, October 12, 2014, at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, furry family members were invited to receive a special blessing, after the 10:15 a.m. service. At approximately 11:40, Pastor Ryan Sutton gathered in the parking lot with several dog owners and one cat lover, for
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale will be held in the Community Room at the library, on Saturday, November 8, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As usual, shoppers will be treated to a huge selection
Odell Public Library Friends will present “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, in the Meeting Room at Odell, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The film will begin at 2:00 p.m., complete with popcorn and beverages. There is no cost to attend, although donations are
Morrison Eagle Scout candidate Drew Screnock chose a community service project that is visible to everyone. Drive around the corner of Brethren in Christ Church, 209 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, and park along the west side of N. Madison Street. The east side of the church was Screnock’s target
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club are excited to announce the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Preregistration takes place before the parade begins at 1:30 p.m., in front of Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. The costume
On Tuesday October 14, 2014, 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 Public Comment Reports of City Officers Report of Department Heads Reports of
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 26, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Windsor Manor Assisted Living for a disturbance. As a result of the investigation into the disturbance, Morrison Police
Wondering what to do with your 5, 10, or 20 acres? Explore alternatives to make those acres productive or to enhance their productivity. University of Illinois Extension Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Unit has scheduled a workshop entitled “Putting Small Acres to Work,” to help you explore some alternatives for your
Let it be known that I do not like insects! But seeing this large praying mantis outside Morrison True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, stopped me in my tracks, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. After watching it traverse the concrete, I went to the car to get
The repetitive sound of a portable hit-‘n’-miss engine greeted those who attended a recent ice cream social at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Kenny Venhuizen, Morrison, used his mechanical creation to produce gallons of luscious vanilla ice cream in the front driveway, on Saturday afternoon, October 4,
The Freshman football game on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Riverdale is still on. The game will be played as scheduled with start time at 5:30 p.m.
Alta Mae Venema, 91, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Alta Mae was born November 19, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Peter H. and Margaret (Jaarsma) Haan. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade
Timber Lake Playhouse is proud to announce their 2015 summer season productions: “Hairspray,” “The Big Meal,” “Peter Pan.” “Greater Tuna,” “Big Fish,” and “Big River.” Children’s shows include “Pinocchio” and “James and the Giant Peach.” Season passes for all six shows are only $119 and are available now at 815-244-2035
First Presbyterian Church continues to offer Free Community Meals at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The remaining 2014 dates are from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays on October 9 and 30 November 13 December 11 and Sunday, November 23, at 11:15 a.m. for the Thanksgiving meal.