Going on right now is the Morrison Music Boosters’ Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser. Please support our students by purchasing a lovely, fresh evergreen wreath, garland, or grave blanket sold by Morrison music students and provided by Wilson Greenhouses & Florist, 103 N. Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. Prices are$16–24″ wreath $25–30″
Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host an Open House on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. It will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “We have lots of Morrison, Erie, and Fulton, IL, students who attend WACC,” said Dana Fellows, Director of Technology and
Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Principal Joe Robbins accepted a donation of $277 from Hannah Blacklock on Friday, November 1, 2013. The presentation took place in his office at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Blacklock is Co-President of a dynamic youth service group at Morrison High School: Key Club.
The Board of Directors of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Pfister to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Morrison Community Hospital. Pam joined the staff of Morrison Community Hospital in 2002 as Administrative Assistant. In her
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Morrison Police arrested Jeremy T. Russie, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rusk County, WI, charging
Ukulele Connection will be playing once again at the Heirloom Market & Cafe, 2200 IL Route 84, in Thomson, IL, for a three-hour, fun-filled evening. Contact the venue at 815-259-0125. The group describes itself as “a ukulele trio playing songs for better living.” Join musicians Paul Engwall (Tenor/Ukulele), Aaron Johnson
Marjorie R. Pell, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison. Marjorie was born November 1, 1921, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Elizabeth (Ottens) VanDellen. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School in
Happy Halloween, Hayden Druien! Susan Schular, owner of Lincoln Highway Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, delights in taking care of her first grandchild while at her gift shop. One clue to that is the sign at the door to enter quietly, as the baby is sleeping.
Editor’s note: Morgan McCulloh submitted this review of Homecoming Week 2013. Photos are compliments of the Whiteside News-Sentinel. From Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 12, 2013, students at Morrison High School took a break from their usual high school routine, to celebrate 2013’s music-themed Homecoming Week. The sounds of
The Editor misplaced her black, Panasonic Lumix digital camera during the week of Sunday, October 20, 2013. If you found it–and do not know to whom it belongs–kindly call 815-535-7005.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of October 1, 2013, minutes New Business Log cabins, John
City of Morrison Police officers are switching to cool weather shirts as autumn temperatures drop, but there is a bright side to them. These shirts will be adorned with attractive new shoulder patches, as seen on the shirt of Chief Brian Melton on Monday, October 28, 2013. Each of six
On Friday, October 25, 2013, Whiteside County area law enforcement agencies and Whiteside County Court Services conducted an address verification detail of all registered sex offenders in Whiteside County. The annual verification is a requirement by the State of Illinois Statutes. The detail involved the Sheriff’s Office, Sterling Police Department,
There are various opportunities for Halloween fun in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Children are invited to Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, after school from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary has arranged a day of great savings on jewelry and accessories. This fundraiser is affordable, because “Everything’s $5.” On Friday, November 15, 2013, the MCH lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with displays of pretty things. Stop in from 7:00 a.m. to