“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will be serving breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, in Morrison, IL, on the following dates: Saturday, February 21 Saturday, March 21, 2015. Three meal choices […]
I have always believed that with very few exceptions, the public’s business should be transacted in public. The very few exceptions are when doing so would result in damage to the public. For instance, if a public body is wanting to acquire land for a park, the owners could unreasonably […]
In the car wash industry, the name of Black quickly comes to mind, due to the successful franchising chain that has led the industry for decades. Now the name of a child of Bob and Mary Black[, of Morrison, IL,] is reaching out into the franchising world, to expand the […]
Editor’s note: Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm. For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency, meaning all parked vehicles must be […]
The MHS Girls Basketball game with Prophetstown has been cancelled and rescheduled for 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Morrison High School.
Editor’s note: Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes. Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc […]
Due to inclement weather, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2015. Additionally, Odell Public Library will be closed Monday.
Elsa Veloz Banaag, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at her home. Elsa was born July 20, 1950, in Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines, to Bartolome and Marcellana (Ladao) Veloz. She was married to Isabelo F. Banaag on February 22, 1975, in Camiguin, Philippines. He died January 2, 2004. […]
The Morrison Mustangs excited the full house on Friday night, January 30, 2015, by jumping out to 7-0 first quarter lead. They never relinquished it en route to a 55-52 Three Rivers Conference win over the Fulton, IL, Steamers.
The Rockridge Lady Rockets of Taylor Ridge, IL, used full court pressure to force 21 first-half turnovers and put the Fillies into a hole. They were unable to climb out.
During the recent holiday season, attractive wreaths decorated both ends of the Whiteside County Covered Bridge. Rope lighting around openings added charm to the darkness of November and December 2014. The twin artificial wreaths were purchased by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board member Stephanie Vavra decorated by Stephanie Mann of […]
Clinton Community College has released the Fall 2014 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Area Illinois students are listed by town.
Please join us at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Thursday night, February 5, 2015, for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner. We promise a fun night of networking and mystery! The evening is open to the public–one need not be a Chamber member […]
Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets. The […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 23, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-24-15 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 01-27-15 Larry D. […]