The walking and rolling will be easier at French Creek Park, on the south side of Morrison, IL, soon. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated on Thursday, October 8, 2015, “The south 78 work is on schedule to wrap up by the end of October. The City mowed the French Creek […]
Management and staff at Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, showed their “Morrison Pride” on Homecoming day, Friday October 9, 2015. They wore a variety of shirts and sweatshirts featuring team colors. CEO Tim Hichue and volunteer Don “Pood” King carried the Advantage One Credit Union […]
In 2014, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) celebrated its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved, along with the National dialogue on breast cancer. Today, NBCAM recognizes that although many great strides have been made […]
Plan to “stop, sip, and shop” at Donnybrook Bakery Café on Saturday, October 10, 2015, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Shortened hours for this day are 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Whatever the temperature outdoors, enjoy a variety of hot or cold beverages: Jack-o-lantern Latte Spooky, Spicy, Dark Mocha […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Angie VanderVinne are spearheading a Phil Chalmers “True Lies” bullying PowerPoint program on Thursday, October 29, 2015. There will be three assemblies at Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. VanderVinne stated, “These assemblies address the bullied kids, as well as the […]
Fifteen Correctional Deputies and a dozen Patrol Deputies serve the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. One of their most important tasks is to serve civil papers. Deputies also make traffic stops; assist with missing persons, rescue, accidents, deaths, and crimes; aid the public in a variety of ways. Three relatively new […]
Kim Ewoldsen continues her Morrison, IL, publicity messages on local radio stations this month. She will be interviewed by Brian Zschiesche and offer listeners a question-and-answer session. Ewoldsen is both Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Morrison Area Development Corporation Executive Director. Topics will include Halloween and Christmas events. She announced, […]
In preparation of Morrison High School Homecoming, THUSE will be tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2015. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. at the High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The schedule of events follows. 6:00 Powder Puff Football (Sophomores/Juniors vs. Seniors/Freshmen) 6:15 Senior Dads’ Football 6:30 Class Competitions Fast and […]
On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, provided this update on street repairs. This morning I met with Steve Roady with Civil Constructors, IL. Today they are installing a handicap ramp at Pine and S. Jackson [Streets]. Tomorrow[, Thursday, October 8,] they will […]
Karla Burn, Resthave Marketing Director, sent the following announcement. Nellie and Marvin Zaagman of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated 72 years of marriage on Monday, October 5, 2015. “Congratulations to the happy couple. They are an inspiration to us all!” Burn stated.
The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Morrison High School, Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The 4:00 p.m. meeting, stated Superintendent of School Scott Vance, “will be a presentation by […]
On Monday morning, October 5, 2015, Civil Constructors, IL, of Freeport, IL, began the destruction-before-construction phase of street repairs on E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL. Work will continue between IL Route 78 and S. Jackson Street, including south to the Pine Street intersection. “Road work will consist of base repairs, […]
We recognize that Veterans share a special bond. The goal of the Heartland Hospice “Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program” is to match Veteran patients with a hospice-trained Veteran volunteer, who may have a similar background. Veteran volunteers can provide friendly visits to Veteran patients and their families. Others may participate in our “We […]
Come tap your toe with to music. Grin and shake your head at the shenanigans of the characters in the 2000 adventure comedy “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., and the […]
“Everyone with a brain is at risk for Alzheimer’s.” (Facts and Figures) Alzheimer’s Disease is defined as a common form of dementia with memory loss and the loss of other intellectual abilities. Odell Public Library and Odell Public Library Friends will offer both an award-winning film, “Still Alice,” and a […]