Do you know someone named Edith? If so, thecity1.com has a small, complimentary gift for her. It includes 29 monogrammed notecards, decorated with pink rosebuds, and 30 pink envelopes. Contact Stephanie Vavra at 815-772-8718 to arrange a pick-up time at 218 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
On Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2013, Ronald H. Koehn will present a PowerPoint program entitled “A Bloody Draw: The Battle of Perryville.” Sponsored by the Lyndon Area Historical Society (LAHS), the program is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the society’s facility, 405 4th Street W. in Lyndon, IL. The public
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will offer books and gifts at great savings during the “Books Are Fun” Book Fair, Friday, October 25, 2013. The event will be held in the front lobby from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is an opportunity to find books for all ages and holiday
Local churches are highly-efficient in organizing successful rummage and bake sales. Recently, this was evident inside St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The third annual Rummage and Bake Sale was held Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013. The orderliness and arrangement of a
The Early American Crafters will host their 5th Annual Beggar’s Night at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a great place to take your kids for trick-or-treating. The canyon is beautiful this time of year.
The annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair, co-sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, will delight children and adults on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Jenny, Snow White-Jovie, and William Patton of Morrison, IL, enjoyed the parade in 2012. Treat bags will be given to the first 300
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
On the rainy morning of Day One–Tuesday, October 15, 2013–City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stood within his new office space at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Both the room and the man are poised for a fresh start in municipal governance. It was a moment full of anticipation
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee held another winning fundraiser, with its Kentucky Derby theme, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The generosity of participants garnered $28,000 during this “Run for the Roses.” Last year’s fundraiser crossed the finish line at $19,500. Proceeds will contribute toward the purchase of
Morrison Historical Society members hosted two-time, “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The event began at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. before a large audience. Cameo performances included Dorothy
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after school on Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff and residents.” Contact Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Business Advisory Group Historic
Mark your calendars for the annual Home for the Holidays Bazaar hosted by Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The bazaar will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Plans this year include breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10-02-13 at 10:48 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Mitchell L. Swon, age 27 of Rock Falls, IL. Swon was arrested on a Peoria County Warrant. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing and
The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations. We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are made for next year’s 55th Class