With well-below-freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, it may be difficult to visualize high school girls in glamorous prom gowns. However, prom season is but a few months away. So, it is fitting that on Saturday, February 2, Between Friendz will hold its First Annual Prom Dress Sale, 12 […]
The Morrison Mustangs took command early and never relinquished control and defeated Milledgeville in Morrison, IL, Tuesday night, January 29, 2013, by a score of 59-49.
The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment […]
Inspired by the late columnist Ann Landers, one week in February has become a time to send letters of appreciation or Valentine cards to veterans in VA medical centers. If you are close enough to a facility, visits to–and volunteer activities at–these hospitals also is encouaged during Sunday, February 10, […]
The Morrison Mustangs kept the Bureau Valley Storm within reach for three quarters, but a technical foul in the fourth period appeared to swing the momentum in the Storm’s favor as they edged the Mustangs 44-34.
Girl Scout cookie orders will be taken through Sunday, January 27, 2013, with delivery in mid-February. If you have not been approached by a Girl Scout call Cheryl Neumann at 815-772-3214, and your cookie order will be passed on to a local Girl Scout. Not able to, or interested in, […]
The Whiteside Forum presented “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday January 24, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The evening began at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. Don is an officer at Community State Bank, […]
Both victorious Illinois State Police Troopers and captured bank felons smiled down on the attentive crowd who attended the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting and program by Greg Langan from Dixon, IL, on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The venue was Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. After […]
A strong fourth quarter and 70% free throw shooting earned the Morrison Fillies a win over conference foe Bureau Valley.
Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal. No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter. They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012. […]
Charles and Jaclyn Sumner and their four schoolage children lost their 16954 Yorktown Road home, pets, and belongings in a 7:00 p.m. fire on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Donations of food, clothes, furniture, etc. have poured in, as befits the generousity of Morrison citizens. If you wish to make a […]
The Morrison Mustangs played a game of momentum swings and fell on the short end of a 44-42 game against the Erie Cardinals.
Editor’s note: warm up your literary muscles by reading my review of last year’s splendid sessions with Anne Frame and William Shakespeare. These familiar words are from the pen of William Shakespeare and his great tragedy, “Hamlet.” Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. To be or not to […]
The Morrison Mustangs and the Erie Cardinals played a game of momentum swings but the Cardinals ended with a two point win 44-42.
The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday January 24, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. Don is an officer at Community State Bank, […]