12-10-14 at 7:30 a.m. Sharrae L. Howard, age 34 of Sterling, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls, IL, on a Lee County Warrant for Contempt. She was able to post bond on the offense and released pending a future court appearance. 12-11-14 at 8:46 a.m. Tabatha A. Robbins-Melton, age 26 […]
Were you part of the General Electric Appliance Control Department “family” in Morrison, IL? You will thoroughly enjoy this locally-produced book that documents the company’s 61-year history. This is an attractive, readable book for former employees, family, and those curious about the reign of this dynamic company. It would be […]
This happy gathering at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, took place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrated renovation and reopening of the center’s Medicare Suites. Four suites are available to those who need skilled care and are covered […]
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 […]
When patients of Gaumer Chiropractic Clinic arrive for treatment, they will be happy to know that a new system called PulStar™ will eliminate the need for twisting, turning, and “cracking” that many people find so painful. The benefit from this computer-based, spinal adjustment system is that it provides a more […]
The Morrison Mustangs spent the week competing in the Forreston Annual Holiday Tourney, They finished in 12th place out of 16 teams, in a loss to Lena-Winslow 42-39.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 12, 2014. Arrests: On Friday, December 12, 2014, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 115 W. Main Street, outside of KJ’s Bar & Grill, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight. During the investigation, […]
“I love being a barber! I get to talk to people all day. It is soothing [sitting in the barber chair]; people talk about their problems,” stated Bobby Teague (rhymes with league.) In early December 2014, he became the new barber at Extreme Image Salon/annabella’s, 207 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. […]
Do surfaces in your home need a makeover or upgrade? Will you make a New Year’s resolution to amend your dwelling in 2015? Now is an opportune time to select “house” gifts from Jerry and Carole House, owners of Carpet House, Inc. The Houses are celebrating their 15th year in […]
The Bureau Valley Storm invited the Morrison Fillies to their house and made every effort to send them home with a loss. The Fillies left Manlius, IL, with a 49-46 Conference win.
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestlers participated in a dual meet on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Victories over Newman and Polo resulted. The specifics were submitted by Head Coach Tony Wright.
William J. “Bill” Norman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Morrison Community Hospital. Bill was born September 29, 1937, in Sterling, IL, to William G. and Edna M. (Bush) Norman. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1956 graduate […]
shoes at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Youngsters have completed and likely revised their Christmas requests to Santa Claus. Likewise, a pair of lists has been generated by three women, to fulfill the needs–not wants–of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, know as WHOA. The deadline for filling WHOA’s wishes is Saturday, January 10, 2015. The group-participation initiative […]
On Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Carmen Church, owner of Design Line Connection hair salon, 202 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Her nomination was for “accommodating her clients’ needs and traveling to their homes to do their hair on occasion; […]