Gary Farral supplied this information for military families. On Thursday, April 2, 2015, the American Battlefield Monuments Commission (ABMC) will close its Floral Fund Program and will no longer process new floral orders. In announcing the closure, the ABMC cited that, “There was a time when this program provided an […]
Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple have received their date for an Africa Mission trip through Compassion International. They are selling fresh pork burritos to fund this latest mission venture. Pick up is on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Odell Public Library, in the City of Morrison Community Room, from […]
On Thursday, January 29, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Ellen Callihan, employee of HVP Vending, LLC, 409 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The vending business began in 1948 as Vend-Omack Sales, Inc., offering “a complete full line of beverages, snacks, fresh and frozen food.” […]
A packed parking lot indicated something unusual was happening inside Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday morning, January 29, 2015. It was time for the weekly 10:00 a.m. worship service for residents of Four Seasons Living Center, their families, and the staff. As the […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 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 January 6, 2015, minutes New Business Report on […]
People of all ages may contend with daily or temporary mobility issues. Access for them can be impeded by the portals through which they choose to enter and exit. This includes health care visits to the the second-floor Specialty Clinic at Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison, […]
It’s time to think spring! Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance Fulton, IL, public garden areas should consider applying now through Sunday, February 28t, 2015 for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. All applications need to be received by Fulton’s community foundation (FACE) on […]
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 Prombo. She stated, “Girls were from each class, chosen by Mrs. Pape and the Head Majorette.” No […]
Crossroads Community Church is a non-denominational church that welcomes new visitors. We encourage people to join us for our Weekend Worship experience on Sundays at 10:00a.m., at MIT Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, with Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (ages birth through 5th grade) held during Sunday service. Join us Sunday, […]
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Semester 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015: Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016: Kelsey […]
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 2nd Quarter 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015: Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016: Kelsey Becker, Rebecca […]
Results are from Monday, January 26, 2015, at Newman Central Catholic High School, Sterling, IL. Varsity: Newman 400, Morrison 210 - Alex Ernst: 3 toss-ups - Derek Montague, Kyle McCoy: 2 toss-ups - Rachel Magana, Eryn Young: 1 toss-up Morrison 230, Amboy 130 - Alex Ernst: 6 toss-ups - Eryn […]
Preparations are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. Five Preschool Screening times are available for parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year. Call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]
On Monday, January 26, 2014, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti […]