Across the United States, Wednesday, August 6, 2014, is a day to celebrate the uniquely delicious root beer float. Across Morrison, IL, you can find this dessert from DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, to Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, to Morrison Rockwood Marina & Restaurant,
Round two voting is now open. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is in competition with other non-profit entities for a second time. The goal is to win a much-needed, office technology makeover, valued at up to $15,000. Previously, the local organization was in the final five contenders, but in
William A. Luther, 83, of Ottawa, IL, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 7, 1931, in Collinsville, IL, he was the son of Durward B. and Thelma Mae (Laythrop) Luther. He was united in marriage to
Jack A. “Jack” Berges, Sr. passed to eternal life at the age of 94, on Sunday, August 3, 2014, with his wife of 71 years by his side in his home. Born in January 1920, in Ansonia, CT, to Emil and Lillian (Wehrle) Berges, he had tales to tell of
Morrison Travel Club invites all interested persons to register now for a spring 2015 experience to Europe. Discover “The Best of the Netherlands” from Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 25, 2015. Consider the optional extension experience, “The Best of Belgium,” from April 25, through Wednesday, April 29. Arrangements have been
Joe Mills has been named a member of the 2014 President’s Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents. Mills has been a New York Life agent since
The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Friends of the Parks Foundation. Shown left-to-right are Ann Slavin-MACF member; Bob Brandon-Friends of the Parks member; Jan Horberg-MACF member. The grant will be used to provide funding for two benches that will be placed
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
Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that the fair offices will be open for business beginning for the entire week prior to the 144th annual Whiteside County Fair. The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014, with the Western Horse Show at the “Gold Star
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of July 1, 2014, minutes New Business Request for
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold their first “Opening Night” on Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All high school students and parents are encouraged to attend. The agenda follows. 5:00 to 6:00 Freshmen Orientation in the gym for all incoming 9th graders.
The annual Lincoln Buy-Way Sales event in Fulton, IL, is set for Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 2014. A total of 57 sales have registered. Sales maps can be found at the following Fulton locations: Shell Gas Station, Fulton Oil, Fulton City Hall, the Windmill Cultural Center, and
Morrison Knights of Columbus sponsored a raffle to aid long-time Morrison resident, Ron Weimer. Winners were selected at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2014, during the Evening Farmers’ Market. They are listed below. Weimer can often be found volunteering at local car shows, the Morrison Farmers’ Market, and Northern Illinois
Clean cars raised money for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, as well as other food pantries across the Nation. During the 2014 fifth annual, “Food Raiser” campaign, 141 Super Wash® car washes have raised $45,061, with checks sent to local food pantries. Many thanks to the participants who washed their
Wells Fargo Bank will pay tribute to its customers on Friday, August 1, 2014, with the annual Customer Appreciation Picnic Lunch, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free hot dogs and brats, chips, drinks, and ice cream are on the summer menu. Visit 100 W, Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.