2014 General Election Notice

Precincts, Polling Places with addresses, and Elective Offices are listed for the November General Election. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the following places to wit: Fulton 1 & 2–Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th Street, FultonFulton 3 & 4–Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th

Voters: Register and/or Change Address by October 7

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, wishes to remind all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the November 4, General Election is Tuesday, October 7, 2014,  Register at all Deputy Registrar locations and at the County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison,

How to Vote Absentee

With the General Election a little more than a month away, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, absentee voting.  Illinois election law provides that 40 days before an election, qualified voters can request an application for an absentee ballot from

James P. “Fuzz” Furlong (1943 – 2014)

James P. “Fuzz” Furlong, 71, formally of Oswego, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Morrison, IL. Jim was born August 8, 1943, and grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather. Jim

Silver City Event is Postponed

The Silver City Chamber of Commerce event being planned for Monday, September 29, 2014, at Sterling, IL, High School has been postponed.  It will be rescheduled for Spring 2014.  Watch our website, www.saukvalleyareachamber.com, for information on the Spring event. Questions may be addressed to Kim at the Sauk Valley Area Chamber

MHPC Building History #40

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

September 22 City Council Report

On Monday, September 22, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened in comfort at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The entire room was served by new black vinyl chairs.  This meeting was even more brisk than the one on September

Ribbon Cutting at Windsor Manor

Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Windsor Manor, Morrison’s newest Assisted Living and Memory Care facility, was welcomed with open arms on Sunday, September  21, 2014, with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony.  Participating in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony was the facility’s first male resident, Elmer Prins, seated in the

2014 MHS Homecoming Court

Morrison High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, September 19, 2014.  The King and Queen will be announced on Thursday, September 25, during Thuse festivities at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Activities–including the Powder Puff game and a Moms Pons squad– will start

Jeanne E. Matzen-Fiet (1945 – 2014)

Jeanne E. Matzen-Fiet, 69, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at her home. Jeanne was born August 4, 1945, in Clinton, IA, to George W. “Sonny” and Roberta (Sheridan) Rentschler. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a 1963 graduate of

Hurrah for the Largest Harvest Hammer!

Blessed by perfect competitive morning weather and large numbers of participants, on Saturday, September 20, 2014, the 27th annual Harvest Hammer event goes into the record book as the best ever.  Last year’s impressive total of 550 attendees was far exceeded.  After the races Rotarian Kathy Schmidt stated, “We had

Come Back to Finish Painting the Town!

For those who arrived at Paint the Town before the rain began, and those who planned to attend, know that you have the opportunity to continue the event.  The registration tent will be open Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come get your supplies.  Downtown streets

September 12 April House Opening

Despite a light drizzle on Friday, September 12, 2014, there was a houseful of smiles inside 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The house was literally open to all. This is the new–and newly-renovated–location of the Whiteside County’s April House Children’s Advocacy Center and office of Executive Director and Forensic

September 27 April House Golf Outing

The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.   The four-person best-ball scramble is $60 per individual–which includes 18 holes of golf with a half cart and lunch. Monies raised will support the