The cool, calm evening of Friday, October 10, 2014, at Rockridge High School was perfect weather for flying. The Rockridge Fresh-Soph Rockets blasted off early, and the Morrison Ponies had to play catch up. They fell short in a 40-20 loss.
One has to reach out to the Morrison Mustangs, as the games wind down on a season that has not seen a win and has included only one touchdown in the last four weeks. In addition, on Friday, October 10, 2014, they had to travel to Rockridge High School and […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club are excited to announce the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Preregistration takes place before the parade begins at 1:30 p.m., in front of Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. The costume […]
On Tuesday October 14, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Report of Department Heads Reports of […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 26, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Windsor Manor Assisted Living for a disturbance. As a result of the investigation into the disturbance, Morrison Police […]
Wondering what to do with your 5, 10, or 20 acres? Explore alternatives to make those acres productive or to enhance their productivity. University of Illinois Extension Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Unit has scheduled a workshop entitled “Putting Small Acres to Work,” to help you explore some alternatives for your […]
Let it be known that I do not like insects! But seeing this large praying mantis outside Morrison True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, stopped me in my tracks, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. After watching it traverse the concrete, I went to the car to get […]
The repetitive sound of a portable hit-‘n’-miss engine greeted those who attended a recent ice cream social at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Kenny Venhuizen, Morrison, used his mechanical creation to produce gallons of luscious vanilla ice cream in the front driveway, on Saturday afternoon, October 4, […]
The Freshman football game on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Riverdale is still on. The game will be played as scheduled with start time at 5:30 p.m.
Alta Mae Venema, 91, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Alta Mae was born November 19, 1922, in Garden Plain, IL, to Peter H. and Margaret (Jaarsma) Haan. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade […]
After surviving the winds and unseasonable cold, the Friday night lights version of football for the Morrison Mustangs can only be defined as a “Night of Numbers.” The number that had a definite effect on play wasn’t the 45 degree temperatures, but the constant 20-30 mile an hour winds. The […]
The Morrison Ponies galloped into Manulis, IL, following a victory from last week and wanted to spoil the Homecoming festivities of the Bureau Valley Storm. They had every opportunity to make a stampede of the game, but constantly missed opportunities to put the game out of reach. Bureau Valley claimed […]
Timber Lake Playhouse is proud to announce their 2015 summer season productions: “Hairspray,” “The Big Meal,” “Peter Pan.” “Greater Tuna,” “Big Fish,” and “Big River.” Children’s shows include “Pinocchio” and “James and the Giant Peach.” Season passes for all six shows are only $119 and are available now at 815-244-2035 […]
First Presbyterian Church continues to offer Free Community Meals at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The remaining 2014 dates are from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays on October 9 and 30 November 13 December 11 and Sunday, November 23, at 11:15 a.m. for the Thanksgiving meal.
IDOT will hold an Open House Public Hearing to present the proposed project for a U. S. 30 four-lane facility, from IL 136 east of Fulton, IL, to IL 40 in Rock Falls, IL, on Thursday, October 9, 2014. The hearing is from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the City […]