Whiteside County Senior Center Events

Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, has numerous activities scheduled for October 2013.  If you need inexpensive public transportation to attend these–or any event–contact Whiteside County Public Transportation at 815-625-7433, for pick up and return drop off at your home. New Game–beginning Wednesday, October 2, at

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

The Medicare Part D annual enrollment period begins Tuesday, October 15, and ends Saturday, December 7, 2013.  This is the time to change your coverage, if you are not satisfied with your Medicare Part D drug plan or your Medicare Advantage plan.  This is also the time when you can

NAMI Sauk Valley Meets September 24

NAMI Sauk Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL.  This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend.  Patrick Phelan, the new CEO of

Franklin Creek Water Mill Program

The Volunteer Millers at De Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their next public program on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  “Franklin Creek Grist Mill:  Lincoln Highway Mill” will be presented at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111  10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the City’s

Methodist Church Rummage and Bake Sale

Morrison United Methodist Church will hold its annual rummage and bake sale at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Some items will be priced separately, but shoppers can also buy items by the bagful.  All baked sale items are priced as marked. On Friday, September 27, 2013, from noon until 5:00

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Editor’s note:  This article was submitted by Nancy Gravert. All of us have mentors in our lives that have left lasting impressions on us, whether it be a family member, friend, religious member, or a teacher.  These people may be a part of our lives for a short period of

September 26 Forum on Housing Resources

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) will hold a Public Forum on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m, to share information about housing resources in Whiteside and Rock Island Counties.  Officials from Sterling, Morrison, and Fulton, IL, will participate.  The meeting will be at the Odell Public Library, 307 S.

Flapjacks Fund Wrestling Program

The Morrison Wrestling Team held their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser the morning after Paint the Town, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.   Donations support the Morrison Wrestling Program. Pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice were enjoyed at

Play Footbal With a Former Chicago Bear

Football fans of all ages have an opportunity to play a little football today, Sunday, September 22, 2013, with Adrian Peterson at the Morrison Sports Complex, beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Peterson will speakand sign autographs at a free, public appearance today at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison,

Play Football with Adrian Peterson

Football fans of all ages have an opportunity to play a little football today, Sunday, September 22, 2013, with Former NFL Chicago Bears Running Back Adrian Peterson at the Morrison Sports Complex, beginning at 12:30 p.m. 

Letter to Senior Parents

Dear Senior Parents, Morrison High School THUSE is coming up soon, and you have the opportunity to be a part of it!  THUSE is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2013, and will include the Senior dad’s flag football game and the Senior mom’s pons team.  If Senior moms are interested,

Vendors Needed for Girls’ Night Out

Vendors are needed for the second annual “Girls’ Night Out” event sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. “Girls’ Night Out” will be held at the banquet room at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on October 17, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event committee

September 23 Agenda: Morrison City Council Meeting

On Monday, September 23, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The

September 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, September 6, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-07-13 Tyler J. Rumfelt NA Morrison, IL Ordinance – Parking – Central Business District – 2:30 to

Smoke Testing of Sanitary Sewers

The City of Morrison, IL, employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, to assist locating breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will test from N. Orange to N. Clinton Streets and Market to Knox Streets.