Marvin H. Dykema, 96, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Saturday February 1, 2014, at Resthave. Marvin was born May 20, 1917, in Morrison, to John and Anna (Shipma) Dykema. He was educated in the Green Valley School in rural Morrison. He married Alice M. Norman on October 26, […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 24, 2014. The following Arrest is reported. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Dana L. Pettenger, age 35 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Mittimus – Rule to […]
Morrison High School Post Prom Committee has planned a 9-Pin Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament to fund the Post Prom activities in May 2014. The event is Saturday, February 22, at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The cost is $20 per couple. There are two shifts available, beginning at […]
Wilma Jean McCulloh, 81, went on to see the face of Jesus, her beloved family, and friends on Thursday January 30, 2014. She was born on June 11, 1932, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Delbert and Ida (Wagner) Broughton and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Wilma was […]
Moring Disposal, Inc. stated they are a day behind in garbage collection this week.
The Trivia Night set for Saturday, February 1, 2014, to support Morrison Junior Tackle Football, has been postponed. It will be rescheduled.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The buffet will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of […]
At its January 2014 meeting, the Morrison Little League Board voted to consolidate the various baseball and softball programs in Morrison, IL, with the goals of increasing participation, lowering costs, and facilitating administration. The new umbrella organization is called Morrison Youth Baseball & Softball.
Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. The Mustang Wrestling team continued their storied dual team run Wednesday evening, January 29, 2014, at Rock Falls, IL, High School against the Rockets. In an electric evening and celebrating Rock Falls’ Senior Night, the Mustangs played spoiler to […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions room, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, and January 24, 2014, minutes New […]
In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office investigated a home invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, in which a weapon was involved. During the investigation some evidence–which will not be mentioned–was recovered. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State of Illinois, […]
Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis President, submitted this article. The Morrison Kiwanis Service Scholarship is awarded to Morrison High School Key Clubbers who have best exemplified the Key Club International core values of character building, leadership, inclusiveness, and caring within the school and community. Each applicant must be a Morrison High […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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 […]
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) has presented quality dramatic and musical productions to the community since its founding in 1962. An important meeting will determine whether MMTA can continue to exist as a viable community organization. The meeting will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, […]
Clinton’s Lumber History will be the next featured topic at the Windmill Cultural Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL. Matt Parbs, Director of the Clinton Sawmill Museum, will share Clinton’s connection to the American lumber industry […]