Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Morrison High School Senior Kaitlyn Anderson requested approval from the Board of Education for an early graduation request. She addressed the board during the Monday, February 23, 2015, regular meeting. Only needing a few credits, Anderson plans to finish her high school requirements in time […]
Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful classic “North by Northwest” starring Cary Grant will hit the big screen at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Movie time is 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room. The film is one of the most entertaining movies ever […]
Steps to prevent injuries and deaths, while maintaining vital services for Whiteside County residents, when floods and severe storms hit will be discussed when the Whiteside County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015. The meeting will be in the Odell Public Library, […]
Editor’s note: This artilce by Jennifer Campbell is reprinted with permission from Whiteside News Sentinel; it ran Tuesday, February 24, 2015. “The teachers voted as well as the students. There was a boy and myself that won the American Legion Award,” Barbara Austin began. In Morrison[, IL,] we all know […]
Due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will delay start times by two hours.
Alan J. Dykstra, 54, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at his home. Alan was born February 18, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to John J. and Arlene (Feldt) Dykstra. He was educated in the Prairie Center and Union Grove Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and was a […]
Donald F. Blair, age 82, died Sunday March 1, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Don was born on March 30, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Susan (Mack) Blair. He married Carole Miller on June 4, 1960, in Maywood, IL. Don was employed in Customer […]
A three phase building program at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is now into its final phase. During the week of Monday, February 9, 2015, 39 nursing home residents were moved into the newly completed Nursing Wing, completing Phase Two. In addition, ten residents from Morrison Community Hospital’s […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce members executed a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The Cash Mob began at 11:00 a.m. with five Chamber members and five children. Adults standing left-to-right are Heather Toppert, More Insurance Agency; employee Jordan Schmidt; […]
February 27, 2015, with it’s snow cover and single-digit temperatures, was reminiscent of the Chamber Christmas Walk of Saturday, December 6, 2014. Two members of the Christmas Walk Committee, Nancy Anderson and Stephanie Vavra, and Chamber Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen met at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL […]
Just in time for Easter! The Morrison High School Junior Class will be selling Butter Braid pastries beginning Monday, March 2, through Monday, March 16, 2015. Made with 100% real butter, Butter Braids are a light and flaky pastry, that is hand-braided. They come in a variety of mouthwatering fillings: […]
The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Morrison High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Office of Superintendent Scott Vance, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. No action will […]
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for […]
Kathryn Janicek will perform a vocal recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Piano accompanist will be Christine Holmer of Clinton, IA. Selections will include compositions by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Fauré, and several American composers. The program […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 3, 2015, minutes New Business Criteria for […]