"Name recognition is a critical component in successful businesses. Some well-established names continue when new owners buy the enterprise, allowing past customers the comfort and continuity of good service. Yarbrough Appliance and Bogott Plumbing, Inc. are two examples in Morrison, IL. After a time, new owners may desire a change. "
"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes"
"It doesn’t seem like it’s been eight months since I took office, so it’s past time that I provide some updates as to what your City has been up to. Your Council and Administration have accomplished much over the past several months, but, unfortunately, all the water line breaks"
"Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jordan Woosley, 22 years old of Sterling, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Home Invasion. Woosley was arrested in Denton, TX, by the Denton Police Department, on Saturday, February 8, 2014, just before midnight. Woosley was taken into custody after the"
"Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters, regarding registration, changes of address, and absentee voting. Nelson reminds all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the March 18, 2014, General Primary Election, is Tuesday, February 18, at"
"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-04-14 Betty J. Spangler 45 Morrison, IL Ordinance – 24 Hour Parking & Nuisance – Vehicles 02-04-14"
"The Whiteside County Sheriff announces an investigation into a January 23, 2014, rural Rock Falls, IL, Home Invasion has resulted in twoarrests. On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Dalton Chattic of Fulton, IL, charging him with Home Invasion. Chattic is currently being held at the Whiteside County"
"On Monday, February 10, 2014, 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 Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of"
"Illinois Legislators passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act 98-63, on July 9, 2013, This decal has begun to appear on the entrances of Morrison, IL, buildings. The Act requires that signs, stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a"
"Editor’s note: The following article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted in part from the Quad-City Times of Friday, February 7, 2014. A Carroll County, IL, jury has awarded $16 million to the families of two teens killed in a grain bin accident shortly before 10:00 a.m. [on July 28,] 2010. "
"The upcoming Levi Leap at MHS for Saturday, February 8, 2014, has been cancelled due to the lack of interest shown. This event will not be rescheduled. However, MHS Student Council assures that they will make this up with the Spring Break Bash which will be near the end of"
"Lynnette Forth filed this report. School board members of the Morrison Community Unit District #6 met for a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2014, in the Office of Superintendent Suellen Girard. Following the approval of the evening’s agenda, members approved the minutes from previously-held meetings. A report from Superintendent"
"Lynnette Forth filed this report. The snowy weather certainly played a part in the small number of those attending the Monday, January 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. Members reviewed a report submitted by the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, discussing the unfinished business regarding downtown research for the"
"This is a winter to remember. In all my years as an educator, I have never had more than five snow days in a school year. With the goal of making sure our students are safe, we have been forced to cancel school because of cold temperatures and because of"
"It was suggested that Morrison, IL, residents and business owners assist the Fire Department, by clearing snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes/buildings. It would be problematic if firemen had to shovel snow to locate hydrants, prior to putting out a blaze. Do your civic duty for"