Time to Embrace Cursive Handwriting Again

Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is Nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons, Inc. While organizing my home office a few weeks ago, I came across a letter my grandfather wrote back in 1924. He wrote that eloquent letter to his best friend’s wife, consoling her on

Millers Reflect on the Historical 60’s Era

The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant windmill will host unique programming at the Windmill Cultural Center, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.  The program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. How many iconic

Ice Storm Brings Opportunity for Photographers

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, after yesterday’s ice storm, I stepped outside to remove a dangling branch from my Mediacom Cable line.  My neighbor’s White Pines abut the property line.  Several limbs littered my side, but those on the ground were not a concern.  I took a few photographs to

Voting Assistance is Available for April 2 Consolidated Election

County Clerk, Dana Nelson, wishes to inform disabled and elderly voters of the many aids and provisions for assistance, in voting at the upcoming election.  Nelson said her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who feels they might wish to take advantage of these aids at the Tuesday, April 2, 2019,

Mustang Wrestlers Headed to Sectional Tournament

Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report. The Mustang wrestlers competed at the IHSA Regional Tournament on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in Sherrard, IL.  The tournament featured five State-ranked teams and a deep field of State caliber wrestlers. Seven Morrison wrestlers fought their way to the

Statement on State of the Union Address by Congresswoman Bustos

After President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement. “I was pleased that tonight’s address included a much-needed commitment to invest in our infrastructure.  For years, I have worked to bring both parties together on this issue. 

James K. “Postie” Larson (1943 – 2019)

James K. “Postie” Larson, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Glen Elston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL. Jim was born January 23, 1943, in Morrison to Kenneth T. and Verna (Radatz) Larson.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was

Tonight’s Boys Baskeball Game Cancelled

Gregg Dolan, Morrison High School Activities Director reports, “Due to the forecasted weather conditions for this evening, the Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton has been cancelled.  It will be played on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Fulton, IL, with a 5:30 p.m. Fresh/Soph start.”

February 13 MHPC Agenda Date Change

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of January

Associate Judge James Heuerman Sworn In February 4

An official swearing-in ceremony of new Judge James Heuerman enlivened Courtroom B, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 4, 2019, shortly after 8:00 a.m.  It was both a joyful and momentous occasion.  Chief Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit Walter Braud, left,

Schools to Dismiss Today at 1:30 p.m.

Due to the impending ice storm for this afternoon[, Tuesday, February 5, 2019,] Morrison Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.  There will be no afternoon Kindergarten, and all evening activities have been cancelled.

Jerry Ray Habben (1955 – 2019)

The man.  The myth.  The legend.  Men wanted to be him, and women wanted to be with him.  Jerry Ray Habben, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on November 4, 1955, in

President’s State of the Union Address is Tonight

President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear before a joint session of the 116th Congress, in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives, to deliver the 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 5, at 8:00 p.m. CST. Read Illinois farmer Tom Mueller’s opinion about the

Bustos Chose State of the Union Guest Tom Mueller

Editor’s note:  The State of the Union Address will air at 8:00 p.m. CST. On Monday, February 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Tom Mueller as her guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday, February 5.  Mueller, a family farmer from Edgington, IL, seriously is concerned

Girls Basketball Regional Loss

Morrison High School Girls Basketball Coach Kerry Grim reported results from the 1A Regional Tournament in Stockton, IL, on Monday, February 4, 2019.  Pearl City defeated Morrison by five points. The final score was 47 to 42.