The annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair, co-sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, will delight children and adults on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Jenny, Snow White-Jovie, and William Patton of Morrison, IL, enjoyed the parade in 2012. Treat bags will be given to the first 300 […]
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
On the rainy morning of Day One–Tuesday, October 15, 2013–City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stood within his new office space at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Both the room and the man are poised for a fresh start in municipal governance. It was a moment full of anticipation […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee held another winning fundraiser, with its Kentucky Derby theme, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The generosity of participants garnered $28,000 during this “Run for the Roses.” Last year’s fundraiser crossed the finish line at $19,500. Proceeds will contribute toward the purchase of […]
Morrison Historical Society members hosted two-time, “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The event began at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. before a large audience. Cameo performances included Dorothy […]
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after school on Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff and residents.” Contact Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care […]
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Business Advisory Group Historic […]
Mark your calendars for the annual Home for the Holidays Bazaar hosted by Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The bazaar will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Plans this year include breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10-02-13 at 10:48 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Mitchell L. Swon, age 27 of Rock Falls, IL. Swon was arrested on a Peoria County Warrant. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing and […]
The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations. We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are made for next year’s 55th Class […]
The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s Restaurant, 238 Main Avenue, Clinton, IA, for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations. We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are […]
Raymond L. Popkin, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Rochelle Gardens. Raymond was born October 23, 1933, in Morrison, the son of John and Louise (Rosenow) Popkin. He served in the Army and worked at Vock Distributing for 25 years. He was a member of St. […]
Emily G. Jevne, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at her home. Emily was born April 1, 1922, in Chicago, IL, to Charles O. and Albertina M. (DeMilliano) Bockhaut. She was educated in the Hawthorn Grade School and was a graduate of Lakeview High School both in […]
By Jerry Lindsey Homecoming is all about fun activities, spirit building pep sessions, fun daily themes and a Friday night under the lights prior to a Saturday night crowning and dance. Homecoming 2013 held an extra element; the Mustangs were hosting the fourth ranked Class 2A team in the state […]
By Jerry Lindsey Homecoming is all about fun activities, spirit building pep sessions, fun daily themes and a Friday night under the lights prior to a Saturday night crowning and dance. Homecoming 2013 held an extra element; the Mustangs were hosting the fourth ranked Class 2A team in the state […]