Don’t miss a delightful fund-raising event on behalf of Morrison Community Hospital Foundation (MCHF.) Proceeds will directly benefit the Hospital, including Emergency Room improvements. Afternoon tea will be served at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, lL. Each table will […]
Please join us on Sunday May 31, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for our local talent, the Trinity Men’s Quartet. They have been performing in our area for many years. We are so blessed to have them continue to share their wonderful talent with us. It will be an evening of great […]
The third Afternoon of Arts for Seniors will be held at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The community is invited from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to make a 4th of July-themed craft with mason jars. There is no charge for […]
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Clean Water Rule, providing Clean Water Act protections for many streams, wetlands, and other bodies of water. [These are] critical to our health, our economy, and our natural world. The […]
Due to continued rain, today’s Sectional Finals Softball game, between Morrison High School and Stillman Valley High School, has been postponed until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015. It will be held at the Morrison Sports Complex.
Edward A. Tucker, 63, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at his home. Ed was born September 14, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to Robert S. and Wilma L. (Dykhuizen) Tucker. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and was a 1969 graduate of Fulton High School in […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. This program promotes bicycle safety among our youth and is only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill owners, Ellen and Bart Smith. The Morrison Police Department’s Helmet Incentive […]
On Saturday, May 24, 2015, Jennifer Morales, Tampico, IL, sent Whiteside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt an email. She asked if a Deputy could attend the Tampico Middle School 8th grade promotion ceremony, on Tuesday, May 26, and shake her daughter’s hand. “[I was] just hoping someone could stop by […]
The student/parent Driver’s Education meeting has been cancelled for Thursday, May 28, 2015. It will be rescheduled for the Fall.
At the Tuesday, May 5, 2015, meeting, Ken Jansma, left, introduced Kim Ewoldsen, Executive Director of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and the Morrison Area Development Corporation. Bringing in new business to Morrison, making programs available to members, getting the community involved, Chamber newsletters issued often, holding Open Houses to […]
Morrison Lions Club will participate in the Morrison Recycle Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is located behind KAS Recycling at 649 W. Lincolnway in Morrison, IL. Items the club recycles are eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, and cell phones. Take advantage of […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will lead “A.L.I.C.E.” training sessions for local businesses in June 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The purpose of this training is to prepare individuals to handle the threat of an Active Shooter. The acronym A.L.I.C.E. stands for Alert, […]
Don Miller, retired Morrison, IL, teacher, thespian, and active community member, will retire after 40+ years on the Odell Public Library Board. We are having an Open House to honor him on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please stop in and join us in sharing our […]
Odell Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers something for everyone this year. In addition to the popular children’s summer reading club, Odell is debuting options for teens and adults to enjoy. Reading makes Morrison a brighter, stronger community. See which program fits your family. The Children’s Summer Reading Program, sponsored […]