Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is on a mission “to raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, scheduled to break ground in Spring 2018.” Morrison and surrounding Illinois communities place increasing demands for medical services, and they likely will continue to do so. To make this endeavor enjoyable, “Up All […]
The Odell Public Library Friends’ annual book and bake sale to benefit the library will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Room at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Book prices are $1 for hardbacks 50ยข for paperbacks $2 […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation invites the public to their fundraiser gala, “Up All Night Prom 80’s Style.” The event will raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, set to break round in Spring 2018. On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the $45 event ticket provides live and silent auctions, listening […]
Editor’s note: Craig and Sally Gray submitted the photograph below, of Police vehicles used as trick-or-treat stations in their neighborhood. The Editor received a reliable tip that Morrison, IL, Police Officers were dispensing Halloween candy from their squads, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Her grandchildren were the recipients. Chief Brian […]
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reported that, “Today, as a result of the adoption of an amended City Ordinance, the City of Morrison has removed the stop signs on Heaton Street, at the intersections of W. Morris and W. Wall Streets.” “Traffic on Heaton […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office would like to report Operation Safe Halloween was a success. There were no reported incidents to the Sheriff’s Office during the Halloween trick-or-treat hours. Operation Safe Halloween was a combination effort with Patrol Deputies in marked squad cars and unmarked vehicles driven by Whiteside County Detectives […]
Eitor’s note: Molly Neumann submitted this press release. Get in the Christmas spirit, by coming to Morrison High School Student Council’s first trivia night. All proceeds will go to Christmas gifts for children in the surrounding area. Come to the high school cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, […]
Jennie M. Howell, 61, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at her home. Jennie was born April 1, 1956, in Morrison, IL, to William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and attended Morrison High School. She married Randall J. Howell […]
Lee J. Stingley, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home. Lee was born April 3, 1933, in Erie, IL, to Charles and Ruth (Richer) Stingley. He married Evelyn M. Wohrley on September 22, 1951, in Morrison. Lee retired from John Deere Harvester in East Moline, […]
On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, children won’t be the only trick-or-treaters out in Morrison, IL. Student Council and Key Club members will be Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) and canned goods. The profit from UNICEF will be used to distribute prenatal shots to children in underdeveloped […]
Editor’s note: Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne supplied the winners names and some photos from the Halloween Costume Contest, held Saturday, October 28, 2017. Parade photos were taken by the Editor. 0-3 Year Olds 1st Most Original Brayden Mouw 2nd Kanaan Mouw 3rd Liyah Huyche 1st Cutest River Mahoney 2nd Raegan […]
Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home, with premium quality, fresh balsam wreaths, provided by K & R Greenhouse, 15543 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. WHOA is selling fresh evergreen wreaths as a fundraiser. Orders will be taken starting Wednesday, November 1, 2017, through Wednesday, November 22. Pickup or […]
The Morrison Music Department is selling fresh evergreen wreaths, grave blankets, and garlands again this year. Orders can be taken by any Morrison Music student starting Monday, October 30, 2017, through Friday, November 10. Delivery will be on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21.
Dressed as a monkey, one-month-old Ryker Belcher, won the distinction of being the youngest trick-or-treater to attend the annual Halloween event held at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. His parents are Ryan Belcher and Monica Fernandez. Staff […]
One week after John and Julie Burleson of Morrison, IL, opened their shop, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, they enjoyed a perfect view of the local Halloween Parade at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 28. The couple moved here a year ago from Prophetstown, IL; they are originally from Moline, […]