Whiteside County is drafting a “Comprehensive Plan” to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years. The plan kicks off with two identical Public Visioning Meetings. Both locations are handicap accessible. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Starting shortly after 6:30 p.m., the meetings will include a brief
Morrison Rotary welcomed two new members to their organization at their meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Joe Mills, top, of First Wealth Financial in Morrison, and Mick Welding, of Morrison Community Hospital, were installed by President Dr. Suellen
Dan Drosopoulos, Nancy Gravert, and Kamden, Bob, and Becky White gathered at the “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease and Cancer” benefit held Thursday, September 26, 2013. There were numerous supporters at the pancake supper, held from 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,
British lawyer Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” This slogan motivated Blaine Mineman to “get in the game” of political activism, rather than remaining upset with world events from the sidelines. Mineman was the featured speaker, as The
The following information was submitted by Britni Hartman, Director, Schmaling Memorial Public Library District. You may have noticed a lot of information swirling around about the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as ObamaCare. There have been many vague references in the media to libraries being “hubs” for access to the
Educator, author, and businessman Stedman Graham has been selected to deliver the keynote address during Ashford University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Commencement for undergraduate and graduate students will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, in Moline, IL. The event is open
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in celebration of the relocation of two businesses, Extreme Image Salon and annabella’s, into the newly-renovated building at 207 W. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Numerous Chamber members were on hand to show their support
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, September 20, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Saturday, September 21, 2013, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Kristopher P. F. Lowery, age 18 of
Morrison and Fulton High School Volleyball teams will host a “Volley for a Cure” event at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The fundraiser and barbeque dinner are from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Dinner costs $5, and all proceeds will
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a “Volley for a Cure” event on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The Morrison and Fulton High School volleyball teams will co-sponsor the barbeque dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The meal costs $5, and all proceeds will benefit cancer research.
There are still seats available for you and your friends, on Odell’s Friends of the Library bus trip to Chicago, IL. The autumnal tour, led by former art instructor, Ned Nesti, Jr., is set for Saturday, October 26, 2013. It includes a terrific selection of Windy City highlights! Travelers are
Editor’s note: Tracy Henson submitted the following results. The Seahorses just started their fall swimming season on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. If you would like more information about the swim team, please contact Chelsea Brewer at 815-441-2878.
The Morrison Ministers Council and adult volunteers have an offer that students and parents are sure to appreciate. It is a twice-a-week Homework Club, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Children in grades three through eight–Southside
Fall is here. It is time to get out and start shopping for bargains! St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison to our 3rd annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013. Join us on one or both days for shopping fun and
On Tuesday, October 1, 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 September 3, 2013, minutes Unfinished Business COA, JBKM, Inc.,