“You won’t want to miss Donnybrook this weekend. We begin bringing back the original menu and expanding, with our new Apprentice Chefs. Busy shopping? Remember, takeout is available. Call in your pick-up order at 815-772-7600,” stated owner Bob Vaughn. Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be […]
The Morrison Fillies earned win number three on the young season, by topping the Lady Missiles of Milledgeville, IL, 39-35. Struggling at the free throw line (36%) put extra pressure on the Fillies, but balanced scoring from six players made the difference.
Stroll back to an early Christmas time with the Early American Crafters as they portray life in the 1800’s during the holiday season. Heritage Canyon will be decked out in its finest, during the Christmas Walk, Saturday, December 5, 2015, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Lantern and candle light will […]
Editor’s note: Corinne Bender submitted this article and photograph. Seven Senior members of the Morrison High School Cheerleading and Pons squads will participate in this year’s Spirit of America production at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. They are part of a 650-member group that will perform a high-energy cheerleading production […]
On Monday, November 23, 2015, Mayor Everett Pannier convened the City of Morrison Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Chief of Police Brian Melton; Aldermen […]
Looking for some fun Friday evening, November 27, 2015? International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend invites the community to join us for a delicious potluck supper and to meet our guests who are visiting Morrison over the weekend. It will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the basement at St. Peter Lutheran […]
Editor’s note: Chief of Police Brian Melton posted this information on Monday, November 23, 2015. “Morrison City Hall is experiencing phone line problems, and its service provider is advising of a noon target time for repairs. The regular, non-emergency Police line of 815-772-7659 seems to be working, when answered by […]
These arrests are merely a charge and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11-08-15 at 4:15 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies were called to investigate a domestic issue in Rock Falls, IL. Upon further investigation, Ryan J. Silva age 25 of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery-Strangulation as […]
On Monday, November 23, 2015, 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 […]
Editor’s note: Elizabeth Warren wrote this letter to Dr. Arthur Donart, Thomson, IL, on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Arthur, Over the past four years, millions of people have fled their homes in Syria, running for their lives. In recent months, the steady stream of refugees has been a flood that […]
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted a Girls Basketball tourney featuring Varsity and Fresh-Soph competition. But the early winter snow storm shortened the games as two Friday, November 20, 2015, and all Saturday, November 21, games were canceled.
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Christmas Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a full meal, including a main course, side dishes, beverages, and desserts. The handicap-accessible church is located at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, […]
The Varsity and F/S Girls basketball tournament at Morrison High School has been cancelled, due to the weather on Saturday, November 21, 2015.
The Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) has a holiday challenge match underway, to increase the permanent resources for grants throughout the community–those grants given by FACE through its annual grant cycle. The D. S. Flikkema Foundation has pledged to match up to $5000 in donations. Anonymous donors have pledged […]
Dear Editor: The Morrison Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who attended the Donkey Basketball game on Saturday, November 14, 2015. A night of family fun was enjoyed by everyone and many, many laughs were had by all! We would also like to thank the riders from the Morrison […]