Clarence Porter, Jr., 82, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Clarence was born January 31, 1932, in Broughton, IL, to Clarence S. and Rose Mary (Allen) Porter. He was educated in the Broughton Grade Schools. He married Margaret Rodgers on […]
Surrounded by her loving family, Dolores J. McDonald, 84, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Lyndon IL, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 28, 2014, at Garnett Place Retirement Community in Cedar Rapids. Born December 1, 1930, in Clinton, IA, she was the daughter of Ernest E. […]
During the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk events, Saturday, December 6, 2014, plan to stop for a hearty, warming meal between 400 and 7:00 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Four types of soups will meet the tastes of everyone, but they […]
The Morrison Fillies opened the the home schedule of the 2014-15 season with the grounding of the Lady Missiles from Milledgeville, IL, 46-27. The opening quarter saw the Fillies run off ten straight points. Lakin Goodman scored five, Emma Melton, three, and Ashley Greul, two, before a timeout stopped the […]
On Saturday, November 29, 2014, “Small Business Saturday,” citizens have an opportunity to support and celebrate their neighborhood retailers and restaurants. More than two-out-of-three Americans are now aware that Small Business Saturday is a day devoted to shopping and dining small. This special occasion will amplify the lifeblood of our […]
The report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. On Thursday, November 20, 2014, we offered the sixth and final ARC blood drive of 2014 in Morrison, IL, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, from noon to 6:00 p.m. The Morrison Grand Squares Square […]
Susan Jakobs is a professional dog trainer. She submits a series of articles designed to “build” a better dog. She offers six-week training classes in Rock Falls, IL, and is currently training therapy dogs for CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Contact Jakobs about classes or with questions at Dog Builders, […]
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 […]
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted the following article. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. President Jean Eggemeyer led the meeting. This year the Chapter FL program […]
This has been in the news time and time again. It is a political issue with a lot of money riding on it. How much money? That’s hard to tell. For starters, TransCanada Corporation is a major North American energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, developing and operating energy infrastructure […]
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation, which sponsors the Morrison Community Garden in French Creek Park, held their end-of-the-year Harvest Celebration dinner at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. On Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 26 gardeners and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet, engaged in conversations centered around […]
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Auxiliary have teamed to present area residents with its first tree lighting ceremony. The event begins at5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s main clinic lobby, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. The actual lighting will be at 5:45. Enjoy the LED lights along Locust and […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 7, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, November 8, 2014, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of E. Morris Street and the Odell Public Library, regarding a possible assault that had occurred. […]
Eight Morrison Junior High art students entered the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The theme was “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Three members served on the committee and selected the finalist: Martha Kophamer, Darlene Smith, and Flora Stralow. Katelyn Vos was selected as the winner and was presented with a check […]
11-22-14 at 2:46 p.m. Justin M. Booker, age 22 of Rock Island, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Use of Electronic Device and Operating an Vehicle with Expired Registration (5/2014.) His Driver’s License was posted as bond. 11-22-14 at 2:20 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop for Improper Display of […]