On Monday, February 23, 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 Appointment of Temporary Meeting Chairman Public Comment Board and Commission Reports […]
Retired Morrison Junior High Art Instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr. will give a two-night presentation on 19th-century painter Vincent van Gogh on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event, “Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Vincent […]
Morrison Rotary welcomed Emily Clark and Kyle Workman to their Wednesday, February 18, 2015, meeting. Emily and Kyle are the February students of the month. Emily is the daughter of John and Louise Clark. She is a Senior and the historian for the Senior Class in Student Council. She has […]
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: Highway & Landfill A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from January […]
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, presented a check to Deb Stiefel from United Way of Whiteside County. MCH employees conducted a holiday mystery box promotion, from Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19. All ticket revenues were given to United Way. Marketing […]
To support the MHS Baseball program, Morrison High School Baseball will hold Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30. The cost is $10 per person. Food and drinks will be […]
Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), “More Than S’mores” (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors! In 2015, Girl Scouts of […]
Ronald Jay Medenblik, 69, of Fulton, IL, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Ronald “Dutch” was born November 7, 1945, in Driesum, Friesland, the Netherlands, to Julius T. and Eleonora (DeVries) Medenblik. The family immigrated to the United States in 1949 when he was three years […]
Nova J. Parker, 75, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, IL, formerly of Albany, IL, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the nursing home. Nova was born October 12, 1939, in Flora, IL, to Albert R. and Lucille (Rhoades) Crumbacher. She was educated in the Flora grade schools and […]
Morrison High School Frosh-Soph Scholastic Bowl team wrapped up their season on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Erie, IL, with three wins. They finished the season with a record of 25-12.
Do you remember singing “We Shall Overcome” or “This Little Light of Mine” decades ago? Come hear them again Sunday, February 22, 2015, in concert with award-winning Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo. At Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Vallillo will perform essential songs from the Civil Rights Movement […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 30, 2015. Arrests: On Monday, February 16, 2015, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 109 E. Morris Street, Apartment 1, Morrison, IL, regarding a possible incident of Trespassing/Criminal Damage. As a result […]
On Tuesday, Febuary 17, 2015, Morrison High School students traveled to Erie, IL, for a night of Scholastic Bowl. Morrison currently holds 2nd place in the TRAC Conference, with three matches yet to play. The MHS team’s overall record is 33-14; they stand 10-1 in the TRAC conference.
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Jim and Jeff Workman, former and current owners, respectively, of Workman Heating & Cooling, Inc., 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The three-generation business began July 5, 1949, by Irvin and Lorraine Workman. Father Jim, left, […]
Joe Klimson and Rena Heusinkveld were crowned Resthave Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen. Thenewly-expanded facility is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses-for-a-day!