Morrison Lions elected Tracy Muur as President and Darlene Smith as Vice President. Jim Blakemore was re-elected Treasurer, and Bob Countryman will again serve as Secretary. Clarence Harridge was elected Lion Tamer; Ken Jansma was elected Tail Twister. Officers will be formally installed this summer, prior to the start of […]
A Quarter Mania fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Doors will open at 4:00, with the bidding starting at 5:00. Proceeds will be donated to the Hospice of the Rock River […]
Three pianos + one massive organ + one awesome trumpet + one 50-voice choir + one incredible audience singing favorite hymns = one night you will not want to miss! This is the promise from Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The congregation invites all to its […]
Concluding its eight year run of Southern Gospel concerts, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome one of the most beloved families of gospel music, The Perrys. They return in a final gospel concert on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the […]
April is National Donate Life Month. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White kicked off the State’s organ/tissue donor campaign Tuesday, April 6, 2016, as part of a Statewide effort to encourage registration and awareness at all 138 Driver Services facilities. Currently, there are more than 5.9 million people registered to […]
It has been a year since Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison opened for business. Owners Gregg and Debbie Kunes, management, and staff want to demonstrate their appreciation to the public, by treating them to lunch each Saturday in April 2016. The final events are April 23 and April 30, […]
When he submitted this photograph City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated, “300 trees are being planted in French Creek Park today,” on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore said it was more likely 350+, including the shrubs “planted on the south and west end [of the park. […]
Morrison’s American Legion Post #328, with the assistance of the Morrison Lions Club, has replaced the flag pole located at the boat ramp to Lake Carlton, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. The original flag pole was installed by the Morrison Lions Club and was dedicated to the memory of L. C. […]
Morrison, IL, railroad crossings at Jackson and Genesee Streets will be closed for repairs Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m.
Good Afternoon, As many of you know Morrison High School and the Morrison Community [#6] School District suffered a tragic and unexpected loss last Thursday[, April 14, 2016,] with the passing of Mr. Rod Scott. Mr. Scott taught in the Morrison School District for 26 years, touching the lives of […]
Morrison Community Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition and registration information may be picked up at Morrison Community Preschool, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Classes are located in Morrison United Methodist Church. Enrollment is based on a first-come first-served basis. The phone contact is 815-772-7158. […]
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, shortly after 11:00 a.m., Whiteside County Correction Officers discovered Walter E. Divers, 28 years old, unresponsive in his cell at the Whiteside County Jail. Deputies immediately removed Divers from his cell and began performing life saving measures. Morrison Ambulance personnel arrived, and Divers was transported […]
Enjoy biography, local history, and drama during first-person presentations at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with Morrison Music Theatre Association portrayals at 1:30 p.m. Characters are found in a […]
Elsie Houck, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. Elsie was born October 23, 1925, in Kimball, SD, the daughter of John and Louise (Plus) Meier. She married Wilmer Houck on June 22, 1946, in Rock Falls, IL. She was an 86-year member of […]
Only two days ago, the Morrison High School Fillies shut out the Fulton, IL, Lady Steamers 16-0. On Monday, April 18, 2016, they repeated the task, by closing out the neighbors from the west 11-0 in five innings. Lauren Pannier cruised through the first four innings, allowing only two singles […]