Morrison’s Taste of Ireland

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, several food and beverages choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south.  Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 16 options, several of which are

Morrison Police Hires Part-Time Officer

Wyatt Heyvaert became a part-time officer of the Morrison, IL, Police Department on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.  Heyvaert is currently the Chief of Police in Albany, IL, where he resides. Morrison Chief Brian Melton stated, “Part-time officers are occasionally utilized by MPD….Having several part-time officers on the roster certainly helps

Hitchcock Thriller “North by Northwest” March 10

Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful classic “North by Northwest” starring Cary Grant will hit the big screen at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.  Movie time is 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  The film is one of the most entertaining movies ever

Morrison Man Wins the Heart of Miss Texas

Editor’s note:  This artilce by Jennifer Campbell is reprinted with permission from Whiteside News Sentinel; it ran Tuesday, February 24, 2015. “The teachers voted as well as the students. There was a boy and myself that won the American Legion Award,” Barbara Austin began. In Morrison[, IL,] we all know

Resthave Finishes Phase Two Renovations

A three phase building program at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is now into its final phase. During the week of Monday, February 9, 2015, 39 nursing home residents were moved into the newly completed Nursing Wing, completing Phase Two.  In addition, ten residents from Morrison Community Hospital’s

Chamber Cash Mob Hits Happy Joe’s

Morrison Chamber of Commerce members executed a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  The Cash Mob began at 11:00 a.m. with five Chamber members and five children. Adults standing left-to-right are Heather Toppert, More Insurance Agency; employee Jordan Schmidt;

Janicek to Perform Vocal Recital

Kathryn Janicek will perform a vocal recital at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Piano accompanist will be Christine Holmer of Clinton, IA.  Selections will include compositions by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Fauré, and several American composers.  The program

Chamber Cash Mob February 28

On Saturday, February 28, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members and the public will execute a Cash Mob hit on Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, any time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join the Chamber gang for this

Elementary Schools to Hold Blood Drive

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Morrison Elementary Schools are sponsoring a community blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Southside Elementary.  The location is 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL,  The drive will be held in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.  Enter the lobby and turn left at

City Employees Volunteer to Teach Northside Students

Two “City of Morrison employees, Police Chief Brian Melton and City Collector Melanie Schroeder, are teaching a class at Northside School[, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL,] as part of the City’s support of the Junior Achievement Program,” stated City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.  The agreement

“Local Music Live” Raised Over $1000

Jacklyn Hanson submitted this article and first three photos. Donations reached over $1000 from the concert held on Friday, February 13, 2015.   Called “Local Music Live,” it was to raise money for the homeless of Whiteside and Clinton Counties.  Six local, talented musicians came together in the sanctuary of First

703 W. Morris Street is Torn Asunder

Brisk, breezy temperatures on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, may have prevented a crowd from gathering to watch–at long last–demolition of this residence at 703 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  At one time, it housed four apartments, based on “four furnaces [found] in the cinder block basement” stated Patrick Burke.  He owns

“Journalism and Social Media” at The Whiteside Forum

The Whiteside Forum continues its series exploring Mass Media in Modern Society hosting Beth Hafner as speaker on Thursday February 26, 2015. The free public event takes place in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  There will be time

Training for Museum Docents

There is always someone to welcome you during a visit to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Fridays through Sundays from April to November.  Docents who serve Morrison Historical Society are a treasured asset.  They open the building from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and can offer information about

Delicious DQ Support for Bethesda Blaze

Risa (Jeff) Weets, left, grandson Brody Tucker (son of Chris and Katie), all of Morrison, IL, and Sarah Weets, Palatine, IL, supported the breakfast fundraiser hosted by Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, on Saturday, February 21, 2015.  From 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N.