Editor’s note: On Saturday, January 23, 2016, Democratic Party Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders met the public in Clinton, IA, at separate town hall meetings. Hillary Clinton’s Clinton, IA, rally was at 1:30 p.m. The Secret Service screened everyone. She started on time. The [Eagle Heights Elementary […]
The Whiteside Forum presents “How Economic Inequality Harms Societies” on Thursday, January 28, 2016, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Our own Dean Stone, retired Clinton Community College and Ashford University Social Studies Professor, is the guest presenter. […]
The Morrison Mustangs climbed on their bus and traveled to Mercer County on Saturday, January 23, 2016, to battle the Golden Eagles in a non-Conference matchup. The Morrison High School team came home with a 62-44 non-Conference defeat.
Friday night, January 23, 2016, at Morrison High School was the perfect example of what high school sports is all about. Arch rival Riverdale came to visit. The scene was set: great crowd, energetic environment, equally competitive teams, entertaining contest between halves, and TV stations filming. This was a game […]
“It was an accident,” stated a Morrison, IL, United States Postal Service staffer, describing damage done to two outside drop boxes. About 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016, a commercial delivery truck collided with the pair. “They’re both done,” he explained. “We’re in the process of getting both back up. […]
On Monday, January 25, 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 Reports […]
Bring coloring books, crayons, coloring pens and pencils and enjoy the relaxation of coloring! Odell Public Library will host a night of adult coloring, a craze that has hit the Nation, on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There has been an explosive popularity of adult […]
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry, but didn’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to create something uniquely yours. Deb Schaver from Wilson’s Floral & Gifts will teach you to make three pendants for just $20. Class will be held at the Robert Fulton Community Center, […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, January 4, 2015. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-05-16 John E. Lindskog 77 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device 01-06-16 Arnie Drolema 70 Morrison, IL Nuisance […]
This photo of Ground Zero at the World Trade Center was taken by Spencer Platt on Monday, October 29, 2012. It demonstrates the flooding caused to New York City, NY. Local volunteers became part of the hurricane recovery mission. They are fundraising for a new mission trip in June 2014. […]
The Morrrison Fillies held the visiting Bureau Valley Storm to 12 second-half points. The Girls Basketball team collected another TRAC Conference win with a score of 46-34.
Darlene A. Kuehl, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at her home. Darlene was born September 10, 1931, in Fenton, IL, to E. “Tom” and Thyra V. (Wilson) Simpson. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1949 graduate of Morrison High […]
Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Elmer was born September 26, 1943, in Morrison, to Elmer M. and Florence (Reynolds) Schipper. He was educated in the Charles City, IA, schools. Elmer married Judy M. Kuehl on July […]
Are you worn out by the winter weather and long nights? Tired of being cooped up in the house? Get out and join us for Cabin Fever Ladies’ Night. It is Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street, Fulton, […]
President Connie Royer, adviser to the Morrison Education Association negotiating team, reported that “staff ratified the contract on [Wednesday,] January 13, 2016. We have approximately 74 members. Our head negotiator was Anita Dobbins.” “It’s a two-year contract that’s very similar to our old one. [There are] just a few (minor) language changes […]