International Thanksgiving Weekend organizers are inviting local families to host one or two students, Wednesday, November 22, through Sunday, November 26, 2017. The purpose of the program is to learn about other cultures, share what is good about America, and also make new friends. Have you ever considered having a […]
On September 13, 1967, Don Miller, shown at right, of Morrison, IL, attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later, Rotary members had the pleasure of honoring him on his Golden Anniversary. President Dr. Brad Yacklich, left, went to Odell Public Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days […]
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison[, […]
While rumblings of the approval of the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone application circulated last month, it can now be officially announced that the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone application has been approved by the State of Illinois’ Enterprise Zone Board. Its Certificate of Designation was issued by the Illinois Department of […]
Placings of Morrison Junior High School students on the 1st Quarter 2017-2018 Honor Roll are listed below. 6th Grade High Honors: Arabella Adams, Blake Adams, Isabel Allen, Madison Banks, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison, Mikadyn Jakubs, Jayden Kershaw, Brenna Kretschman, Madison Krum, Madeleine […]
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fourth annual vendor Fair on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A variety of products and gift possibilities await the public, in the hospital lobby. Come to the hospital lobby, and get your Christmas […]
Hayrack rides, cotton candy, popcorn, a chili dinner, and music by the Dirt Road Rockers will all be featured at a Fall Family Festival sponsored by Citizens for Schmidt. The committee is promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. In addition, an ultralight aircraft is […]
There are two Halloween events for Morrison, IL, children of all ages, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The second event times are 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. After the Chamber of Commerce/Cottonwood 4-H Club Parade and Costume Contest, on Main Street, youngsters are invited to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care […]
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton posted this information on the City of Morrison Website. Since Autumn officially has begun, here is a brief summary of Ordinances regarding yard waste and open burning. OPEN BURNING: May occur only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to Sunset, and Saturdays, […]
On Tuesday, September 10, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Treasurer Evan Haag, Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter, Chief of Police Brian […]
The Monday, October 23, 2017, 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 Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Chief of Police Consent Agenda – […]
In honor of National Principals Month, October 2017, thank a current or past Principal that made a difference in your life or your child’s. Friday, October 20, was Illinois Principals Day. Words of praise are found in these videos. Unidentified speaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_x-w993mlg&feature=youtu.be Dr. Tony Smith, Illinois Principals Association https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDdOzclS7Uk Jason […]
Editor’s note: The first photograph was submitted by Jerry Brearton; Joe Bielema supplied the second. Morrison Fire Department checked off an item on their “to-do” list, close to 10:30 on Saturday, morning, October 20, 2017, atop the station roof, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. “The men all discussed it. […]
Herbert Karl “Herb” Beveroth, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Sterling Pavilion. Herbert was born February 28, 1931, in Morrison, IL, the son of Herman and Amelia (Machamer) Beveroth. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Judy Cedro on November […]
An adage states, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It seemed so, as the Morrison, IL, Hardee’s Restaurant locked its doors for the final time on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, October 20, the highway signs had been removed and lay on the driveway, at […]