Gary Tresentiter, City of Morrison Public Works Director, stated repairs to Wall Street were delayed until the weekof Monday, June 27, 2016.
In preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday celebration, Resthave Home’s community craft this month was making a patriotic wreath. Each wreath was made of cloth bandanas, attached to a wire frame. Residents of the Home and community members from Morrison, IL, tied strips of bandanas to the wire […]
At 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, a tornado warning was issued for the Morrison, IL, area. Citizens are urged to take shelter immediately. Go to the lowest level of a building, away from exterior walls and windows.
Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2012 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale to the public the real estate obtained. They will offer approximately 15 items through a sealed bid […]
The Morrison Community Preschool is pleased to announce the hiring of Jen Wolf as the new Director/Teacher. Wolf is from Downers Grove, IL. While pursuing an Elementary Education degree, she completed clinical experiences in West Chicago, and Rochelle, IL. She participated in a yearlong student-teaching experience in Elburn, IL, where […]
On Monday, June 27, 2016, 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 Park […]
Golfers, take note of these event details for the upcoming April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing. It is two weeks later than last year and will be Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tee-off is at 9:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The four-person, best-ball scramble […]
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Spring 2016 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 10, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-10-16 Ana E. Johnson 56 Rock Falls, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 06-10-16 Marguerite A. Clark 83 […]
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, River Cities Quilt Guild will be meeting in Fulton, IL. This evening meeting begins with a presentation by “Aunt Sewzy” and is followed by a short business meeting. A show and tell of quilt projects will take place by those members present. “Aunt Sewzy Goes […]
Timber Lake Playhouse presents “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years”, by Emily Mann, based on the bestselling memoir by Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Hill Hearth. Chuck Smith will direct the production that runs Thursday, June 16, through Saturday, June 25, 2015. Newsday wrote of the […]
Modern-day slavery exists. How far would you walk to escape human slavery? Would your answer change if you were a child, not a capable, strong, knowledgeable adult? Teacher Barry Jurgensen is walking 500 miles across three states, to call attention to, and reduce, the vulnerability of children to human trafficking. […]
Have you always wanted to make your own potpourri? Find out how to start. Learn what fragrant flowers are best for producing your own mixture. See which plants you should grow in your own gadern. Class will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 9:00 till 11:00 a.m. Andresen […]
The Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center will be serving a windmill flour treat, coffee, and tea every Wednesday through August 31, 2016. After visiting several European windmills who have a “tea time,” enjoyed by both locals and visitors, the educators decided that it was time to do that here […]
Meredith was born January 13, 1930, in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph and Sara (Rogers) Domdey. She married Warren R. Renkes on November 7, 1947, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1998. Meredith was a 1947 graduate of Morrison High School. She was employed at General […]