Early American Crafter Spring Tea May 24

The Early American Crafters are hosting a spring tea on Saturday, May 24, 2014, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  The location is the Robert Fulton Community Center, Fulton, IL.  Invite and friend.  Wear a pretty summer hat.  Come enjoy a variety of teas, delicious food, and a great time! The cost

Comprehensive Plan Is Ready to Review

Whiteside County is in the final phases of drafting a Comprehensive Plan, a plan to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years.   The completed draft plan is available for review, and a summary will be presented for discussion at each of two public meetings. Both locations are

Join the Mob–the Morrison Cash Mob!

Morrison Chamber of Commerce is recruiting Cash Mob members.  What is a Cash Mob?  A Cash Mob is a type of “flash mob,” a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual or seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse. But instead

3:00 p.m. Cross Walk

The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend. Participants will begin at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.

MHPC Building History #19

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

MHPC Building History #18

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

MHPC Building History #17

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

MHPC Building History #16

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Eleanor J. Douglas (1920 – 2014)

Eleanor J. Douglas, 93, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Nursing Home. Eleanor was born April 20, 1920, in Morrison, to John and Zada (Humphrey) Bruins. She graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison. Eleanor married Floyd F. Douglas on October 30,

Fulton Recycling Day April 26

The City of Fulton, Fulton Township, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Fulton Kiwanis Club will offer a recycling event for the residents of Fulton, IL, on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  It takes place at the Robert Fulton Community Center (former Fulton Fire Station.)  This disposal

Egg Hunt at Pleasant View April 16

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., for children age ten and under.  Bring a container and means of taking photos with the Easter Bunny..

2014 Holy Week Services

2014 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold April 17, Maundy Thursday, services beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a symbolic Jewish Seder Passover service; reservations are needed for the meal.  In the sanctuary at 7:00 there will

April (15) Fool!

Forget about the Ides of March.  Look what the Ides of April 2014 brought!   Yesterday, on Monday, April 14, we had experienced day-long snow showers, but with no accumulation.  Temperatures above 30° efficiently turned the snow to welcome wetness.  Had you smiled a bit, watching the larger, feathery flakes

Easter Bunny’s Helpers Pack Eggs

There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event.  The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 19, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison.  The big bunny will be