Haag Donates Accessible Glider Swing to Resthave

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this article. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been blessed to have an amazing donor, Marcia Haag, and by her amazing donation.  Haag is a Board member and volunteer at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. In memory of her late mother, Florence Tripp, Haag

April 10 Eat Wings to Support April House

Executive Director Carrie Melton submitted this press release. In celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, Sterling, IL, will support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  From 11:00 a.m. until closing, let your server know you would like the

Georgia Voorhees (1942 – 2019)

Georgia Voorhees, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. Georgia was born September 29, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Frederick and Louine (Morris) Gerke.  She was educated in the Clinton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School.  She attended the University of

Police Protection Levy for Morrison is Defeated

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton commented on voter results of the Morrison Police Protection Levy, from the Whiteside County Consolidated General Election. “I’m certainly disappointed in the results of the referendum, but I am extremely grateful to those that continue to support local Law Enforcement.  MPD will continue to best

Community Father Daughter Dance April 6

“Light Up the Night” is the theme for the 14th Annual St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance.  It will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Please park behind the school and enter through the back door.  Doors open at 6:30;

Stop Driving Distracted! Move Over!

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is calling on drivers to stop driving while distracted–with a special emphasis on avoiding texting while driving at all times.  He also underscored the importance of adhering to the Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law,

Vote to Benefit Morrison

During the Consolidated General Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, polls will open at 6:00 a.m. and continue to be open until 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Child Abuse Survivors at April House

Executive Director Carrie Melton submitted this press release. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  April House Children’s Advocacy Center will recognizing the month with a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 12:15 p.m., at April House, 501 N Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  You are invited

Morrison Police Adopt Shared Principles of ILACP and NAACP

In 2018, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced a resolution of shared principles.  It was designed to bridge the gap of mistrust between Police and communities of color.  These shared principles identify the common ground between

National Doctors’ Day at Morrison Community Hospital

National Doctors’ Day was  Saturday, March 30, 2019.  The Morrison Community Hospital staff and patients appreciate the dedication of each of our doctors.  To commemorate National Doctors’ Day, we provided each doctor with a gift basket. Pictured is Hospital Board President Don Beswick, left, and CEO Pam Pfister, right, presenting

REAL ID or Driver’s License/ID Card?

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Illinoisans now have the opportunity to apply for a REAL ID card.  The REAL ID is a new type of Illinois Driver’s License or ID card, that meets Federal guidelines..Th card will allow the holder to board airplanes for domestic travel or

Letter from Everett Pannier about Police Protection Levy

As someone close to our needs of the Morrison Police Department, I am encouraging voters to approve the proposed increase in the Police Protection Levy. If you are following the recent news articles, you know that the Police Department has been short an officer for the past several years.  This

Susan Bentley, President and CEO of Advantage One Credit Union

The friendly face of Susan Bentley–often seen behind the counter or at the drive-up window–has been less visible during March 2019.  As new President and CEO, her office takes Bentley out of view by members who are served by Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Bentley