Calling all golfers! Come support your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade football teams. Your participation is needed during the Morrison Junior Tackle Golf Outing Four Person Scramble, on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The shotgun start is at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.
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Virginia Van Zuiden, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Virginia was born May 7, 1937, in Clinton, IA, to Edward T. and Pauline B. (Stone) Schuler. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison
Bringing expertise and networking opportunities to local businesses is one way economic developers can assist businesses to grow and thrive. Whiteside County Economic Development Department (EDD) and Morrison Institute of Technology (MIT) are joining forces to accomplish this. The County EDD is introducing a “Virtual Incubator,” and MIT has stepped
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Victims of the Orlando,
“We are in desperate need of new uniforms for all [16] of the girls,” lamented Coach Katelyn Sedig. “I believe they were purchased three years ago. They have been altered so many times, they are falling apart!” A basic uniform consists of a skirt and sleeveless, shell top. “They run
Roger A. Schumacher, 85, of rural Erie, IL, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Pleasant View Rehab & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Roger was born on August 17, 1930, in Clinton, IA, to Fred and Viola (Rasmassen) Schumacher. He served his Country in the U. S. Army from
Kathy J. Wickler Speth, age 69, of Belmont, WI, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, June 10, 2016, after a courageous, ten-month battle with cancer. She was born December 22, 1946, in Platteville, WI, to Burdette and Carol (Weittenhiller) Dobson. Throughout her life, Kathy had a passion
Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016. Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13. Individual garage sales may hold different times
Spanning across several states in the County, the Annual Lincoln Highway Sales will be held Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2016. Locally, garage sales held in Fulton, IL, will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on August 12, and August 13. Individual garage sales may hold different times.
The Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts have awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Friday, June 17, 2016. Timber Lake Playhouse,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 27, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, June 3, 2016, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Douglas A. Alcala, age 32 of Morrison, IL, charging Alcala with Violation Order of Protection, a Class 4 Felony.
The first Fulton Summer Nights of the season will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Activities will be on 1st Street, in front of Den Besten Park and the Windmill. The theme is “Summer in the City.” All ages are welcome to attend the free
If you never hiss and boo a villain, cheer for the manly hero, or sigh for the beautiful heroine, here is your chance. The Morrison Musical Theatre Association (MMTA) is putting on an old fashioned melodrama this summer, in both Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. These light-hearted comedies became popular in the
City of Morrison, IL, Administrator Barry Dykhuizen added a comment about the Home Business Ordinance. “We are going to be reviewing the statute over the next few months, to make sure it is up-to-date and reflects a modern, common sense attempt, to allow residents to have a very limited business
Editor’s note: Veterans who once lived, or live currently, in the 61270 zipcode are eligible to have a brick paver placed in their honor. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Veterans’ Park & Memorial (VP & M) in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL, includes tablets on which the