Friday night, August 28, welcomed the opening of the 2015 football campaign. Optimism was guarded, due to the attention given to the lower number of players reporting. Regardless of the number, the Morrison Mustangs took the field with the Mustang pride that envelopes the red and blue. The Morrison version […]
The PTO annual “Welcome Back to School Night” includes supper and fun at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Northside and Southside students in Pre-school through fifth grade and their families are invited, on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hots dogs, chips, and lemonade will […]
Morrison High School 2015 graduates and their parents are informed that the yearbooks are available in the High School Office, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Parents, siblings, or graduates can pick them up beginning Monday, August 31, 2015. Notice for parents of High School Seniors: We are collecting baby pictures […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 21, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-21-15 Joshua T. Zigler 40 Morrison, IL Nuisance 08-22-15 Andrew D. Rinker 18 Morrison, […]
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness invites adult day-trippers to join them on Saturday, September 26, 2015, for a bus trip to Massbach Ridge Winery and Potosi Brewing Company. Gather a group to enjoy early autumn, beautiful scenery, and “Wine, Spirits, Brew, and a […]
Did you “live in“ the realm of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)? This fantasy role-playing game was published in 1974 and became wildly popular. It “is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry,” states Wikipedia. “D&D introduced the use of [character] classes, and many […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. Note the day change. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of August 4, 2015, minutes […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced that varsity high school football teams throughout Illinois will wear “Play Smart. Play Hard.” helmet decals throughout the season, in a show of solidarity among coaches and players.
Robert Doescher, Sr., age 88 of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, August 26, 2015, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, IA.. Robert was born on June 21, 1927, in Lyons, IA, the son of William and Ida (Winkel) Doescher. He married Kathryn Huizenga on April 20, 1948. She preceded him […]
Lewis “Demp,” “Louie,” “Dempsey,” “Uncle Demp,” Rice, 83 of Coleta, IL, died Wednesday, August, 26, 2015, at his home, after an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1932, in Brickeys, St. Francis Township, Lee County, AR, the son of William Detroit “W. D.” and Mary Lou (Brock) Rice. Lewis […]
Vote for the Morrison Community Nursery School to receive a $15,000 technology makeover from RKDixon. Director Teri Bealer says the school desperately is in need of this equipment. Vote once a day–from any and all devices–until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Please vote today and every day at Make […]
Editor’s note: Be sure to scroll through the winners for photographs. Vincent Wren, Sterling, won the fourth Bicycle Giveaway on Friday, August 21, 2015. It was donated by Prophetstown Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Prophetstown. Wren is a ten-year-old fifth grader. When asked if he had a bike, he replied, […]
Jacob Andrews was the third lucky winner at the Whiteside County Fair Bicycle Giveaway, on Thursday, August 20, 2015. The 12-year-old sixth grader, like many previous winners, needed a new bike. “I do, but it’s too small for me now,” he answered when asked if he owned a bicycle. He […]
On Monday, August 24, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting adjourned at 7:36. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Dale […]
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was recently recognized as a monthly entertainment sponsor of the Morrison Farmers’ Market. Pictured left-to-right presenting a check are market committee members and Kunes team members: Boon Sukboriboon–MFM; Mike Smithee–Kunes; Bill Bart–Kunes; Duane Habben–MFM; Flora Stralow–MFM.