The governing body of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, recently voted to dispose of a single-family home, situated just north of the church building, which was purchased in May 2015. The church bought the house, at 308 N. Genesee Street, after it had stood vacant for several […]
Come out to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, April 16, 2016, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Rockin’ the Rockwood Trail Trivia Night,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. […]
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the April 22, 2016, event at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL, will support the Dixon Lioness Club. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available. The event takes place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dixon Lioness Club […]
Coloring is not just for the kids anymore. Adult coloring is “in.” This traditional child’s activity has been adopted by growing numbers of grownups, who find that coloring imparts a meditative sense of calmness. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host an afternoon of coloring from […]
Fifty unique flower pots–decorated by community members–go on sale Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 30, 2016, through a silent auction, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Bidders register at the desk for a number to be used in placing bids. Each pot will have a […]
The Morrison Fillies fought the cool weather on Saturday, April 9 to top the Rock Falls Lady Rockets 16-7.
The Morrison Mustangs recorded their third seasonal and third Conference win behind a complete game, on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Morrison Sports Complex. It was a six-hit, 11-strikeout shutout by MHS Senior Joey Brackemyer, ending 4-0. Cody Southern went 2-3, driving in two runs with a double in the […]
In observance of National Library Week, Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16, 2016, Odell Public Library patrons are invited to recommend their favorite books. Stop in at 307 S. Madison Street. Request a comment card from the Librarian. In a few sentences–three or four–explain why this is a good […]
On Monday, February April 11, 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 Reports of City Officers and Department Head City […]
From Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 22, 2016, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, offers its Spring Health Screening Special, each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is important to fast for ten hours before testing. Come to the main lobby at the hospital, get registered, […]
Virginia A. Popkin, age 79 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA. Virginia was born on July 24, 1936, in Moline, the daughter of George and Mabel (King) Johnson. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1955. Virginia married Arnold Popkin […]
Saturday, April 9, 2016, finally offered a sunny day for the Morrison Fillies to play softball, but the cool temperatures paralleled the effort as the Sterling, IL, Golden Warroirs topped the Fillies 10-5.
The Whiteside Forum, a local community group which has sponsored presentations and discussions on issues of importance and interest to the public since 1985, will present, “Mind the Gap: Wealth and Opportunity Inequality Around the World.” Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, in the City […]
“Princess for a Knight” was an appropriate regal theme for the 11th annual Father Daughter Dance, presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish. It was held on a snowy, Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 13220 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Young ladies invite their favorite […]
Morrison Lions Club members were busy on Good Friday, March 25, 2016, delivering 400 dozen roses to members of the community. Your support of this annual fundraiser is very much appreciated. Funds are used to support the annual scholarship award and vision and hearing needs in our community. The […]