Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, DMD, has changed her Morrison, IL, dental office telephone number. Kindly amend your contact information to 815-718-6558.
Marcia Ann Norris, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 11, 2015, in Morrison, IL. Marcia was born March 6, 1951, in Wichita Falls, TX, to George and Gladys M. (Harvey) Karras. She was a 1969 graduate of Morrison High School and was a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College […]
May offers so many opportunities to honor individuals–students and graduates, mothers, and living or deceased veterans. Morrison American Legion Post #328 will assist with the latter tribute, by selling Veteran-handcrafted poppies on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This simple blossom evokes deep emotion in those who know its significance. Look for […]
I’m writing with great news: as an extension of its new PowerPlanting<https://www.comed.com/newsroom/pages/newsroomreleases_04232015.pdf?FileTracked=true>program, ComEd will be giving away an additional 2,700 low-growing trees tocustomers in northern Illinois. The program, in partnership with the Arbor DayFoundation, is part of ComEd’s ongoing efforts to enhance reliability and promoteenvironmental stewardship. Residents interested in receiving […]
During a visit to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, Monday, May 11, 2015, Mayor Everett Panier proclaimed Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, as National Nursing Home week. Mayor Panier defined the week, because, “Whereas the citizens of Morrison, IL, now residing in nursing homes have contributed […]
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 17, 2015, serving the annual community meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to […]
Calvin Wiersema, 65, of Mercy Living Center North, Clinton, IA, formerly of Texas, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Mercy Living Center. Calvin was born February 13, 1950, in Clinton, to Jacob J. and Jeanette (Wierema) Wiersema. Survivors include one son, Jacob Wiersema of Oacomn, SD; three sisters, Louise […]
The third of four properties owned by Luke and Joan Vander Bleek has been removed at the northwest corner of U. S. Highway 30 and N. Jackson Street. A three-story home at 526 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, recently had been vacated by tenants. This photograph was taken Friday, May 1, […]
Thomson, IL, is celebrating 150 years, and our school spirit lives on! Thomson 2015 Alumni Prom will feature the popular local band, “Coupe DeVille” at a prom on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. The prom is free and open to the public. “Return with Coupe DeVille–“The […]
At 9:18 a.m. I observed ten Morrison High School Driver’s Education students at work collecting data about motorists, on Friday, May 1, 2015. They perched comfortably on brickwork at the northeast corner of U. S. Highway 30 and N. Madison Street–the location of Sullivan’s Foods parking lot. Instructor Rod Scott […]
Morrison High School’s Class of 1973 will gather to celebrate their collective 60th birthdays on Saturday, June 27, 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. They will meet at Lakeview Pavilion for a picnic. Those who graduated from “adjoining” classes are also encouraged to attend. Visit www.mchs73.webs.com to […]
On Monday, May 11, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Swear In Newly Elected Officials Roll Call of New Council Declare […]
On Friday, May 8, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Brittney Starr. She is employed at Isle of Rhodes restaurant, 111 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Starr was nominated for being very happy never having a bad word handling pressure well not getting upset […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 1, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-29-15 Kyle D. Baker 30 Davenport, IA No Parking Central Business District 2:30 to 6:00 a.m. […]