On Monday, February 22, 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 Heads Police Chief […]
Love yourself this month. February is Heart Month. Do what you can to improve your heart health. Join us for free programs and tour of the CGH Cath Lab, on Sunday, February 21, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Two programs will be held in CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, […]
I’m glad there is now a Black History month. The story of African Americans in the U. S. A. needs to be told and remembered, in the same way the Shoah needs to be told and remembered. Likewise, let us not forget the tragic experience of the Native Americans. To […]
Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, will hold its Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Christ Lutheran School. The meal will be from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. A delicious breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm-fresh pork sausage, applesauce, juice, or coffee. […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 5, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-09-16 Female Juvenile 17 Morrison, IL Improper Lane Usage 02-13-16 Jennifer J. Thorndike 26 Morrison, IL […]
Whiteside County Highway Department announces the posting of spring weight limits for County highways. These postings will go into effect Wednesday, February 24, 2016, and remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their posting. For questions concerning […]
Morrison, IL, Girl Scout leader Hillary Blevins is the Cookie Chair for the Brownie troop. Her ten second-and-third graders recently sold 1636 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Most were delivered on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Eighty-five boxes were donated and shipped directly to members of the military. The photo shows […]
Rites of passage are marked by the tradition of ceremony, gathered family and invested personnel, and–usually–good food. Such was the case Thursday, February 18, 2016, when six youngsters from the Webelos II den crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 96. Across the Nation, February is the annual cross-over month. Webelos […]
Susan Jane Patten, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Susan was born September 19, 1935, in Sterling, to Karl and Ethel (Cassens) Howe. She married Robert L. Patten on June 17, 1956, in Sterling. He died on February 6, 2007. […]
On 2-14-16 at 12:12 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident with multiple injuries, on Illinois Route 84 a half mile north of Covell Road. When Deputies arrived on scene, it was determined a tan Buick LaSabre driven by Brendan R. Hofman, age 29 […]
The Morrison Mustangs ended the regular season in the style that Coach Dave Peugh highlighted prior to season’s beginning, “We want to be playing our best basketball at the regular season’s end.” The Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 48-41 win over the Erie, IL, Cardinals was the fifth consecutive win. The […]
Barbara J. Housinga, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at her home. Barb was born December 1, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to John M. and June L. (Hunsberger) Friel. She was educated in the Rock Falls, IL, grade schools and graduated from Rock Falls High School. She […]
Please note the change of meeting day. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public […]
Planning is underway for the 2016 Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball season, for boys and girls in grades 1st through 9th. Registration opens Tuesday, March 1. Forms will be accepted online at www.morrisonyouthball.com and at player evaluations. Registration closes Thursday, March 31. Player evaluations for 1st through 5th graders are […]
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12, 2016. There was wonderful musical entertainment provided by “The Ukulele Connection,” and cupcakes were served. Congratulations to Spencer Knox, who was named Resthave’s King, and Thelma Smith, who was named Queen.