Greetings to the Community! Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, invites you to its Open House, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2015. We of the Resthave Board are very proud of our new 70-room Nursing Area, with its warm, inviting colors, private rooms and baths, […]
Bring the family to Frary Fun Fest on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event takes place at Frary Lumber, “Where It’s Easier to Shop,” 2707 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL. Lunch will be available, with all proceeds being donated to Happy Tails Humane Society […]
Ruth L. Bush, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at her home. Ruth was born January 15, 1943, in Flora, IL, to Albert R. and Lucille (Rhoades) Crumbacher. She was educated in the Flora Grade Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Flora High School. Ruth married […]
With spring here, Morrison Police reminds the citizens of Morrison, IL, of the Municipal Code addressing the disposal and/or burning of yard waste. OPEN BURNING Open burning of landscape waste is permitted with the following restrictions. Between the hours of 3:00 p.m. prevailing time and sunset on Tuesdays and […]
Help celebrate National Library Month during April 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Come together and give the library a “high five” for its 125 years of continuous service to the Community. Kids and adults congratulate someone with a “high five.” Let’s applaud our library […]
The Morrison High School administration would like to invite the public to attend the induction of the 2014-15 National Honor Society Members. Each student exemplifies the highest standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. This ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the High […]
Lynnette Forth submitted this report. The Board held a Closed Session at the beginning of the meeting, for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Students in the Morrison School District, as well as those in Illinois, are working […]
Morrison Mustangs Varsity beat Bureau Valley 9-4 in seven innings on Saturday, March 28, 2015, behind Andy Bird, who went 4-4 at the plate. He singled in the first, second, sixth, and seventh innings. Click here for the scoreboard. Brock Smith recorded the win for Morrison. He allowed four runs over […]
Come out on Saturday, April 11, 2015, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Trivia for the Trail: The Trek Continues,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, […]
To support the Seahorse Swim Club, bags of topsoil will be for sale on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is the old Farmer’s Elevator on E. Market and Madison Streets, Morrison, IL. Purchase two 40 lb bags for $3. Pre-order for delivery by […]
There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 28, 2015, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 4, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison. The big bunny–whose […]
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the place to be is Happy Tails, for the annual Easter egg hunt. It promises to be one of the most fun egg hunts the community has to offer. There will be the Easter bunny and a ton of candy. You can tour the shelter […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 20, 2015. Arrests: On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the Odell Public Library at 307 S. Madison Street, regarding suspicious activity. As a result of the investigation, […]
Thomson United Methodist Church, 1901 IL Route 84, Thomson, IL, is hosting an evening of Easter music and fellowship, on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. The cantata starts at 7:00 p.m. The Sesquicentennial Choir will present “The Splendor of Easter,” a musical contemplation of the Easter Season, describing the events […]
Even the City of Morrison started spring cleaning. The Public Works Department–specifically employee Kendra Kophamer–opened hydrants along High Street on Friday morning, March 27, 2015. During the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 23, Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter stated, “We have been experiencing iron on Well #5…and took […]