01/02/14 at 6:43 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Anthony R. Bushnell, 25 of Rock Falls, IL, for DUI, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Improper Land Usage following a traffic stop on Route 30 at Riverdale Road. Also arrested was Kyle R. Sisson, 20 of Prophetstown, IL, for Illegal Transportation […]
On Monday, January 13, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Aldermen included Curt Bender, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti Wood, and Harvey Zuidema. Michael Blean was absent. Board and […]
Defy the winter weather. Spend the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the comfort of Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Library and the Whiteside Forum purchased a movie license to entertain the community. “Singing in the Rain” will be the […]
On Monday, January 13, 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 Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports […]
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On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow. He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration. It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”
On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Wes Tharp submitted this photograph of a quartet of Canada geese skimming the Mississippi River. Tharp stated, “I saw you were looking for winter pictures….I came across this picture from late December [2013 or] early January [2014], and thought you could use it. Mike Garland […]
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Chelsea Stuart submitted this dramatic example of the food chain. The action of predator and prey was captured mid-flight. Stuart wrote, “Taken Sunday, January 5, 2014, on Meadow Lane, Morrison[, IL].”
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Shanna Given used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Given is a U. S. Postal Service Carrier Technician for Morrison, IL,
On Monday, January 6, 2014, Missy Matusko used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work. Matsuko is a U. S. Postal Service City Carrier for Prophetstown, IL, serving Route #2.
Winter snowfalls, icy conditions, and frigid temperatures are recent topics of conversation in the local area. Yet, one Morrison, IL, college senior escaped it all for 11 days, swimming with teammates in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Rachael Barry, daughter of Linda Brandon, Morrison, traveled 2132 miles to use the tropical venue […]
The Mustang Wrestling Team was back in action on Thursday evening in the MHS gymnasium. The Mustangs hosted two conference opponents, Putnam County and Riverdale. The squad (missing two starters, Austin Shoup and Phoenix Parks) pinned their way to two-victories defeating Putnam County 54-24 and Riverdale 49-30.
The Mustang Wrestling Team was back in action on Thursday evening in the MHS gymnasium. The Mustangs hosted two conference opponents, Putnam County and Riverdale.
The Bureau Valley Storm were hot from the beyond the three-point arch and hit nine three-pointers in route to a 63-55 win ovr the Morrison Mustangs. The six point second quarter put the Mustangs in too deep of a deficit that the second half advantage wasn’t enough to catch the […]