Harold C. Peterson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at his home. Harold was born November 26, 1922, in Morrison, to Fred and Minnie (Olson) Peterson. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married LaVelle […]
Ardith Jane Landheer 91, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 29, 2017, at the Resthave Home in Morrison. Ardith was born September 3, 1926, in Lyndon, IL, to Arthur and Edna (Parnum) Brandt. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1945 graduate of Morrison […]
Morrison Lions are again selling those delicious “ready to eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless hams. If you have never purchased one, make 2017 the holiday season you try one. This year we are also offering spiral hams. Your purchase of a ham supports the local Lions in fulfilling their motto, […]
Earlier this month when kicking off National Teen Driver Safety Week, Sunday, October 15, through Saturday, October 21, 2017, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced teen driving deaths have decreased by more than half. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 155 teen driving deaths (age 16-19) […]
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen extends the following invitation to visit the City’s state-of-the-art infrastructure project. Design engineering and construction cost $18.5 million. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is fully functioning. “The City of Morrison is hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 4, 2017,” he stated, “at the new Wastewater Treatment […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 20, 2017. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-17-17 Taylor G. Smith 20 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 10-18-17 Thomas A. Eng 61 Erie, […]
The Morrison High School Music Department is excited to introduce its new a capella pop group, Dodeca, as it presents its inaugural Holiday Pops Dinner on Friday, December 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. This dinner and concert will be held in the Fellowship Room of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. […]
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On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, City of Morrison, IL, Parks and Recreation Director Travis McBride submitted this letter and photograph. The gathering too place at Kelly Park, beside the new bridge. The City of Morrison would like to thank Rotary Club and Friends of the Parks for their donation of […]
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, while gathering data and photographs at Grove Hill Cemetery to publicize the installation of six, granite, memorial tablets, I met John Purvis taking photos of them. We chatted about common interests. He writes an internet blog called “Off the Beaten Path in Illinois.” His site […]
Louise K. Mathews, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Louise was born December 18, 1940, in Fulton, IL, to Jay and Marjorie (Vos) Buikema. She was educated in the rural Carroll County and Thomson, IL, grade schools, and was a graduate of […]
Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photograph. David Smith, from Smith’s Studio and Art Gallery in Geneseo, IL, demonstrated his excellent pumpkin sculpturing skills for Resthave Home residents, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 23, 2017. Smith is a very talented artist, specializing in papier mâché. He […]
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Past-President Dave Abele generously presented a $2000 check to Carolyn Spencer, Hospice House Project Manager of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley. The money was raised by Rotarians in projects such as the Harvest Hammer. Spencer indicated that the grant check was matched by […]
Morrison Rotary Club members honored two Morrison High School students as Student of the Month for October 2017. Aaron Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He loves sports, including football and basketball. He also participates in Key Club, Student Council, and B.L.I.N.D. Deter assists with the community […]