Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 8, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, May 10, 2015, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop at U. S. Route 30 and Carroll Road (N. IL Route 78) on a vehicle driven […]
Join us for Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., behind Whiteside County Court Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. We are happy to open the market for the season and bring our customers lots of wonderful products–from both new and […]
During April and early May 2015, eggs and baby birds were of immense interest in eight primary classrooms at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Duck and quail eggs were brooded and hatched in Kindergarten classrooms of Melissa Christensen, Wendy Connelly, Fran Smith, and Carisa Swanson. Chickens of […]
LeAnn’s Dance Connection will host the 12th Annual Spring Recital on Sunday, May 17, 2015, in two performances, at 1:30 and 6:00 p.m. Both are in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Each recital will include the same performances, including the new tumbling class, as well […]
The “High Five” campaign to thank Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, for 125 years of service was a great success! Odell Public Library Friends sincerely thank everyone who contributed, including an anonymous donor who wrote a generous check to complete the $750 goal. Watch for two […]
Dear Editor: I attended the play “Thoroughly Modern Millie” this weekend and was impressed with the talent of the students participating (two individuals were my favorites). [Editor’s note: Vander Bleek’s granddaughters are Isabel and Tessa.] At the end of the play, a number of individuals were mentioned and deserved the […]
Continuing with its Concert Series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome Southern Gospel music’s favorite mixed group, The Perrys, when they return in concert on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. […]
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, IL, will host an introduction and overview of the Illinois Compassionate Care Act Program, Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. The public is invited for this free, question and answer seminar, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015. PharmaCannis is the […]
Extend your appreciation of United States military personnel by attending these 2015 Morrison, IL, Memorial Day events. The general public, guests, and visitors of all ages are welcome at each event. A Veterans Buffet Luncheon hosted by American Legion Post #328 will be held Saturday, May 23, at 11:00 a.m., […]
Did you know that this…week [Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, 2015, is] National Police Week, to remember those killed in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to keep us safe every day? You may have known that, and I appreciate that you do! If […]
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 05-04-15 at 10:50 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted an investigation in the Tampico, IL, area. Upon further investigation, Travis C. McCann, age 32 of Tampico, was arrested […]
On Monday, May 11, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting adjourned at 7:40. The first Roll Call indicated in attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; […]
John D. Kimmel, Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. His family will hold a Masonic memorial service in his honor, on Saturday, May 23, 2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at Morrison Masonic Lodge, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The previously […]
American Legion Post #402 has designed a method to create visible recognition of Fulton, IL, veterans in the new Veterans Memorial Park on IL Route 84. On Friday, May 22, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., the memorial will be dedicated. In designing the tribute, stated American Legion Post Commander William Blecha, […]
This view of springtime is from the lobby of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Poets share their thoughts on this enchanting season. Came the Spring with all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, […]