Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 12th annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 27, 2014. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing–Sandrock/Mickley Insurance Agency; CGH
Author: Stephanie Vavra
On Friday afternoon, June 27, 2014, the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (IHSAC) in Springfield, IL, considered the City of Morrison’s nomination to list the “Morrison Main Street Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was presented and urged by the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission’s (MHPC)
On Sunday, June 29, 2014, the City of Morrison, IL, rescinded a Boil Order for residents living on Maple, Cedar, and Ash Streets. Residents in the affected area were notified.
Pack the car for a patriotic day in Prophetstown State Park, along the Rock River in Prophetstown, IL, on Friday, July 4, 2014. Celebrate the 50th annual 4th of July observance with activities throughout the day. Glorious fireworks conclude the celebration at dusk. Bring insect repellant and a lawn chair
Catherine Nancy Ryder, 76, of Albany, IL, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA. Nancy was born March 6, 1938, in Clinton, the daughter of Keith John and Ellen Loretta (Dolan) Higgins. She married Donald E. “Tim” Ryder on August 6, 1960, in Fulton,
On Monday, June 23, 2014, the City of Morrison Council met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; City Attorney Tim Zollinger; Chief of Police Brian Melton; Aldermen
For nearly a decade local citizens from Christian Reformed Church, 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, have supported the efforts of American Cancer Society Relay For Life. T-shirts spanning the last three years proclaim determined slogans: “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.” from 2012 and 2013; “Finish The Fight” is new for
These men could be on an Hawaiian isle, but, in reality, they are much more accessible to you. Meet the Ukulele Connection. Members include Paul Engwall from Lyndon, IL, standing; seated left-to-right, Aaron Johnson, Morrison, IL, and Jim Roeder, Silvis, IL. The Ukulele Connection plays a unique blend of musical
06-26-14 at approximately 12:30 a.m. Deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of E. Route 30 and McNeil Road in Rock Falls, IL. With assistance from the Rock Falls Police Department and the Illinois State Police, Troy L. Plemmons, 29 of
Robert E. Hubbard, 84, of Coleta, IL, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, surrounded by his family. Born November 6, 1929, in Milledgeville, IL, he was a son of John Q. and Luella (Garwick) Hubbard. On November 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lula Myers in Rock Falls, IL.
There was excitement in the air–literally– shortly before 10:00 a.m., at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The 8th Annual Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness golf outing was about to begin on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Morrison seven-year-old Mikadyn Jakubs, left, four-year-old Jacob Nicholas of Dixon,
Start your 4th of July celebration with a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The venue is the Robert Fulton Community Center, formerly the fire station, at 4th Street and 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL. The cost is by
Mitchell Lee “Mitch” Tiesman, 72, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Mitch was born October 6, 1941, to Mitchell and Elva L. (Koser) Tiesman in Clinton. He was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School in Fulton, and was a
Ongoing classes are available at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, for those wishing to complete their General Educational Development (GED.) Simply attend a class session on the ground floor, room G-7, to register with retired educator Paul Miller. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to
On Monday, June 30, 2014, the City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration