With the Morrison Community Unit District starting school on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Morrison Police Department asks the community to drive carefully and watch for children. They will be walking and riding their bicycles to school. Vehicular traffic will increase during school hours as well. The Morrison Police want to […]
Scenic Café 403 Scenic Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815-772-4031 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HOURS: Daily 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. BREAKFAST (served all day) LUNCH (soup served daily) DINNER SPECIALS served each day.
During the Whiteside County Fair, American Legion Post 328, Morrison, IL, will replace the United States flag that is used at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison. The ceremony will take place just prior to the 1:30 p.m. National Anthem at the Harness Races, on Friday, August […]
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, provides free blood pressure checks in the hospital lobby, the third Friday of each month, from 10:30 to noon. We send a special treat home with each person who had their blood pressure taken. The next date for checks will be […]
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany: Rachael Beiermann and Erica Martinez Fulton: Tabatha Walters Morrison: Heather Hansen and Danielle Miller […]
The ABWA-Midwest Heartland Chapter was chartered as an official chapter of the American Business Women’s Association on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, 721 S. Second Street, Clinton, IA. Nancy Griffin, ABWA National President, and Meg Bell, ABWA National Vice President, traveled from Kansas to […]
The premier event for the City of Morrison, IL, is Paint the Town. Street and window painting–plus accompanying entertainment and food components–attract over 6000 annually. In 2014, more than 1800 squares were painted. This tribute to visual artistry has entertained visitors and residents for two decades plus one year. On […]
Dunlap Lodge #321 will host its 17th Annual Masonic Scramble on Saturday, August 22, 2015, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Men’s and ladies’ teams may register up until the day of the event. Contact Mike Ottens at 815-772-4909 or Prairie […]
If you are curious about Kindermusik, there has never been a better time to check it out. In keeping with this summer’s “Read to the Rhythm” theme, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, has partnered with local, licensed Kindermusik instructor, Shauna Davis. The library will offer our very […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, initiates its fall schedule of Life-Long Learning opportunities, in the Program Room. Beginning Monday, August 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the first presenter is Rosemary Hinkley of Freeport, IL. Through a personal perspective she will share “Preparing to be a Survivor.” […]
Randy Venema, Fulton, IL, has been a Licensed Insurance Agent since 1984, amassing extensive training in life and health insurance and annuities. He is a Certified Senior Adviser, Estate Planner, and Annuity Adviser as well. Venema’s mission statement is “to make the Christian tradition of health care sharing available and […]
The number of participants in high school sports increased for the 26th consecutive year in 2014-15–topping the 7.8 million mark for the first time–according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS.) Based on figures from the 51 NFHS […]
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office, that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff, in honor and remembrance of 2nd Lt. Stephen B. BiezisUnited States Army Air ForcesHometown: Chicago, Illinois Gary […]
A benefit to help Becky McLuckie fight breast cancer is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Triple Play, 1601 9th Avenue, Fulton, IL. McLuckie is a Fulton resident and member of the Fulton High School Class of 1985. She was recently diagnosed with breast […]
The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking a candidate for Fourth Ward Alderman. Previous Alderman Scott Connelly has changed his residence to rural Morrison. He is, therefore, no longer eligible to serve as Alderman of the Fourth Ward. The City Council is seeking names of Fourth Ward residents who have […]