Jeanette Schaver, 96, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Nursing Home. Jeanette was born January 7, 1917, in Garden Plain, IL, to Hilcoe and Flora (Bonneur) Vander Eide. She attended the Garden Plain Schools. Jeanette married James E. Schaver on December 4, 1934, […]
The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. As the first Dean of the college, Paul B. Sharar had “a vision of education as the way people learn to live more useful lives for themselves and for their […]
10/01/13 at 12:13 p.m. Ellen R. Bellows, 48, of Dixon, IL, was arrested in the 2200 block of Dixon Avenue, for Driving While License Suspended. She was released with a Notice to Appear in court. 10/01/13 at 3:48 p.m. Derek C. Heslop, 24, of Sterling, IL, was stopped at Pilgrim […]
The Morrison High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, October 4, 2013. Fifteen teens gathered in front of the building around 3:00 p.m. for a group photograph by Jerry Lindsey. The King and Queen will be announced at THUSE, Thursday, October 10. The Homecoming game against the Rockridge Rockets […]
As of Monday, October 7, 2013, all City of Morrison, IL, residents who live north of U. S. Route 30 are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for at least five minutes. This Boil Order is given as a precaution only. There is no evidence the […]
By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison Mustangs are experiencing a year that most teams only dream about on their worst night. The sidelines are dotted with players on crutches, arms in slings and jerseys without shoulder pads as the team enters the field in its customary hand-holding walk with only […]
Janet M. Huizenga, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Janet was born September 26, 1920, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Allie J. (Jansma) Huizenga. When Janet was five, she moved with her family back to the […]
Morrison Historical Society members and “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough will be featured speakers at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The event takes place at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:00. […]
Editor’s note: Lottery fans: The odds of winning a gas card or car might be better than your usual endeavors. Even if you do not win, your wager will directly impact MHS athletic program. So…you win, and so do MHS students. B100 will be doing a live remote broadcast at […]
Upcoming brides will find this event a must-do. On Sunday, October 13, 2013, four business will host “Fall Bridal Fantasy” at Days Inn, Rock Falls, 2105 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Destinations Travel Services, imprintable memories, and Satin ‘N Lace are co-sponsors. The four vendors will be available from […]
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out, held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this event will pamper the ladies with special shopping deals, great samples, […]
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, IL. […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee presents “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event. Tickets are $45 each or $320 for a table of eight. They will be available until Friday, September 27, 2013, at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Community Hospital, or from Mick at 815-772-5510 […]
City of Morrison Public Works employees were recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award. The nomination cited their hard work and dedication plowing snow or fixing water line breaks and everything in between going above and beyond as public servants. Pictured left-to-right, […]
09-24-13 at 12:35 a.m. Ryan P. Stover, age 25 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls at the intersection of 12th Avenue and U. S. Route 30 for Driving While License Revoked. He was released from the scene on a Notice to Appear. 09-28-13 at 02:20 a.m. A […]