University of Illinois Extension Whiteside County invites you to a Living Soils and Composting Workshop taking place on Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Whiteside Extension Office,100 E. Knox Street, in Morrison, IL. Presenting at the workshop will be Sharon Hartzold, USDA-NRCS, Area Resource Conservationist, […]
Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to run–or rerun–for the offices of Aldermen in Wards 1 through 4, in the City of Morrison, IL. Aldermen Michael Blean (Ward 1) and Scott Connelly (Ward 4) submitted petitions to run for another four-year term. Aldermen Leo Sullivan and […]
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen offered this information regarding the effective date of the Morrison, IL, 1% City Sales Tax. “The 1% sales tax goes into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2015, not Thursday, January 1.” In addition, “The City’s understanding is that the Illinois Department of Revenue notifies retailers of the […]
Bethesda Blaze, Relay for Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, is sponsoring their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Shifts are 5:30 p.m. (an earlier time this year) and 8:30 p.m. at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison. […]
Game four at the Warkins Cardinal Tourney allowed the Morrison Fillies to rebound back into the win column. On Monday, December 29, 2014, they earned a defeat over the Galva, IL, Lady Wildcats 46-37.
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one,” advises Brad Paisley. How will you begin your 2015 book?
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Wild Winter Wednesday at Windmill Cultural Center will present “Tracking Turtles” with Wildlife Biologist Jeramie Strickland, pictured below holdiing an Ornate Box Turtle specimen. Wild Winter Wednesday mornings begin at 9:00 a.m. with beverages and snacks before programs begin at 9:15. The facility is easily accessible […]
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Team achieved many goals at the Byron Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Byron, IL. Fifteen Seahorses made the trip to this eventful meet, where they swam 56 Lifetime Best Swims and had 63 Top-Eight finishes. The following four Seahorses […]
Third round action at the Warkin Cardinal Classic tourney saw the Morrison Fillies struggle as the game started. They only connected for one field goal in the first quarter and made only three-of-seven free throws, to allow the Ridgewood Rebels from north Chicago, IL, a 15-5 advantage.
The results of the Saturday, December 27, 2014, morning action at the Warkins Classic Tourney wasn’t the best way to begin a weekend for the Morrison Fillies. Coming off a well-played Friday night win, December 26, the Fillies struggled against the full-court pressure of the Monmouth-Roseville Titans. The Morrison High […]
The Morrison Fillies opened their action at the Warkins Cardinal Classic at Erie, IL, High School with a win over the Lady Blackhawks from Stockton, IL.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 19, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Morrison Police received a complaint of an Order of Protection violation. The protected person is a 16-year-old female juvenile of Morrison, IL. As a result of […]
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 […]
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 […]
De Immigrant Volunteer Millers have sponsored monthly programs at the Windmill Cultural Center for the last five years, with attendance increasing each year. The millers will continue monthly programs in 2015 with an array of educational, historical, cultural, and musical opportunities. Programs have been organized by the Volunteer Millers with […]