April House Open House September 12

April House Children’s Advocacy Center will host a joyous Open House in its new location, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 12, 2014.  Visitors may arrive between noon and 2:00 p.m. to tour the renovated site on the northwest corner.  Over several months, members of Sunshine Rotary,

Pancakes & Paintings Aid Wrestlers September 21

Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown meal from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.  Let the Mustangs prepare your meal; you have two options.  The breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage,

Symphony’s 61st Concert Season

Programs for the 61st season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have been announced by Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger, shown below, beginning his eighth season with the orchestra.  His emphasis for the season is on hearing and seeing live music performances.  Season tickets are available now, and solicitation for

September 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8/28/14 at 11:46 a.m.   Kaleb M. Gibbons, 18, of Sterling, IL, was arrested in the 900 block of West Avenue for resisting/obstructing a police officer.  He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. 9/2/14 at

Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Dispensing Moves Forward

“Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster.  The State of Illinois, along with nearly two dozen other states, agrees.  Medical marijuana cards were issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health to over 2000 Illinoisans during three days               “Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster. 

Seal Coating Monday, September 8

Due to this weather, seal coating has been delayed again.  Weather permitting, seal coating will be applied to all three streets on Monday, September 8, 2014. No Parking signs will not be placed along these streets as a reminder.  Questions may be directed to City of Morrison Director of Public

September 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, September 8, 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 Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission

Don’t Miss the Last Farmers’ Markets

There are only four weeks left for the Morrison Farmers’ Market.  If you have not experienced this jewel of Morrison, do not let this season pass you by.  Stock up now for the winter at each visit to the market.   There are great produce items available at the market

Masons to Sell Pizzas at Paint the Town

During Paint the Town, Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 will sell Manny’s pizzas in their dining hall, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  Buy a slice or whole pizza in these flavors:  sausage and mushroom pepperont cheese.

Housing Coalition Seeks Request for Qualifications

The Northwestern Illinois Housing Coalition (NIHC) is an initiative of Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) in collaboration with the following entities/organizations:  the City of Rock Island, the City of Moline, the City of East Moline, City of Sterling, the City of Fulton, City of Morrison, Arc of the Quad

Faux Game

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Maximum-Security Prisoners Save Rescued Dogs

Editor’s note:  Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, Wellness Editor, submitted this feature to The Huffingtion Post on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.   There are a dozen poignant photographs of inmates, trainers, dogs, and prison personnel.  Read slowly the essays prisoners wrote to qualify for the dog-training program. “August 9, 2014, was one of

Patricia Jean Mathew (1934 – 2014)

Patricia Jean Mathew, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, from complications of multiple sclerosis, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. She was born May 20, 1934, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Louise and Dillwyn Batcheller. Pat graduated as class valedictorian in 1952

Golden Anniversary for Hilltop Lanes

Mike and Elizabeth Hamilton have a golden anniversary to celebrate with the public at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 6, 2014.  This Customer Appreciation Day will honor his family’s ownership of the bowling alley for 50 years, from 1964 to 2014. Toast Mike and