The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s July 29, 2015, Report Old Business Review certain zoning classifications along […]
Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, recently opened kitchen hours seven days a week. Choose from nine appetizers, 16 sandwiches, and three basket meals. The kitchen is open on Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. Eat […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, September 20, 2015, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brianna E. Connelly, age 22 of Morrison, IL, on S. Genesee […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. The fifth American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held Thursday, September 17, at Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Christ Center, 202 E. Morris Street. Morrison United Methodist Church was having a rummage sale that week, so […]
With autumn approaching, Morrison Police reminds the citizens of Morrison, IL, of the Municipal Code addressing the disposal and/or burning of yard waste. OPEN BURNING Open burning of landscape waste is permitted with the following restrictions: between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and sunset on Tuesdays and Thursdays of […]
After being closed several months this summer, Debby and Bob Vaughn will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Reconnect with friends over “coffee and….” Local musician Mitch Seeger will perform from 3:00 to 5:00. The lighter […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk Committee seeks nominations for the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade. It will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 1, and should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail your nominee’s name along with […]
Secretary of State, State Librarian, and Archivist Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving their […]
Hero’s Bar & Grill 208 E. Main StreetMorrison, IL 61270Phone: 815-772-8770 KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday–noon to 8:30 p.m.Monday-Saturday–11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. DAILY SPECIALS varyThursday–Tacos or NachosFriday–Chili. Nine Appetizers16 SandwichesShrimp and Chicken Baskets
Donald L. Geerts, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Donald was born April 24, 1933, in Morrison, to Rensie and Ella (Housenga) Geerts. He was educated in the Morrison Grade and High Schools. Don served in the U. S. […]
Board the coach with friends and new day-trippers and head to “Johnson Creek Premium Outlets” mall in Johnson Creek, WI. Mary Ellen Brackemyer has planned a travel experience to a destination “with something for everyone.” On Saturday, October 24, 2015, shop among 54 famous, name-brand outlets and designer factory stores. […]
Path photo by Jordan Bush Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons. The cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, which are used for improvement of the park. Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings and […]
To celebrate the return of autumn, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their third “Dessert Fantasia” event on Friday, October 2, 2015. Due to limited seating in Heritage Hall, reservations are required by Friday, September 25, with payment of $15 at the church office. Unique […]
Fall is here, and it is time to get out and shop for bargains! St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison, IL, to our 5th annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale” Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2015. This is a community sale that has become an annual […]
John Stowell, age 94, of Morrison, IL, passed from this life on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Resthave Home, Morrison. He was born on July 25, 1921, to Charles and Bertha (Foster) Stowell in Nashua, NH. He was the second of three children. Both his older brother, Carroll (Smokey) Stowell, […]