Members of the combined youth group of Morrison United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, will make and sell submarine sandwiches. They will be ready for pick-up or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2017. Proceeds of the sale will be used to support the youth […]
The start of the new year is just the right time to get a beautiful, sweet, loving cat. Guess what? I’m that cat. My name is Friendly, and I live up to my name. I’m a nine month old Tabby who is the most beautiful cat in the shelter–just my […]
Loretta M. Schipper, 90, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Resthave. Loretta was born May 4, 1926, in Morrison, to John B. and Mabel A. (Terry) Fredericks. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Loretta married Ora J. Schipper on October 13, […]
Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, has set February and March 2017 dates for testing for placement of Kindergarten students. If your child currently attends Morrison Community Pre-School, with Jen Wolf (located at Northside Elementary School) or Morrison Early Learning Program, with Becky Coons or Jenni Williams, […]
Five Pre-Kindergarten screening sessions have been arranged in February and March 2017. Parents should contact Diana VanRiet, Office Manager, at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, to set up an appointment: 815-772-2153. Wednesday, February 22, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, December 29, 2016. Arrests: On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Morrison Police arrested Aaron T. Swanson, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Swanson with Failure to Appear […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-30-16 at 10:15 p.m. Milton J. Wilson, age 39 of Elgin, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under the Influence, and Driving while License Revoked. He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail and […]
Editor’s note: It originally stated that donation checks should be made to “Sterling Federal Bank.” This is incorrect. Make checks payable to “Jill Kaufman DBA” keeping “Cutting for a Cause” in the memo line. Jackie Woodman, of Crossroads Community Church, will serve as trustee. When a tree falls, it can […]
Tracy Henson submitted this abbreviated report. The Morrison Seahorses traveled to Bryon, IL, High School on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, 2016, to swim in the Byron Turkey Shoot Swim Meet. Congratulations to the Seahorses. Highlights from the meet follow.
Tracy Henson submitted this report. The East Moline Swim Club hosted their Annual Age Group and Senior Fall Meet on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Thirteen Seahorse swimmers participated and earned 23 Top-6 finishes and swam 26 Lifetime Best swims. Schyon Drolema swam a Regional qualifying time in the 50 Breaststroke. […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photos. Twelve Seahorses made the trip to Rock Island High School to compete in the 5th Annual Fall Spook & Splash Swim Meet on Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, 2016. The team swam really well in the first meet of their Fall […]
Monday, January 9, 2017 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 […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 6, 2016, minutes New Business Request to […]
Morrison Junior High School is holding a “Pennies for Patients” drive with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), from Monday, January 9, through Friday, January 20, 2017. We need your help in the fight against blood cancers, like leukemia. By participating in the LLS Student Series programs, MJHS is working […]
The following Notice is hereby given to all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District. An Election will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the USDA Building, 16255 Liberty Street, Morrison IL, 61270. […]