Black Box Theatre Present “It Had to Be You”

The Black Box Theatre presents the holiday romantic comedy “It Had to Be You” by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna.  It runs through November to Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. “If you’re looking for something fun to do with friends or out-of-town family, we suggest

November 26 City Council Agenda

The Monday, November 26, 2018, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.   REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Receives Federal AmeriCorps Grant

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is honored to receive a Corporation for National and Community Service Federal grant for Project Opportunity, an AmeriCorps program developed by GSNI. The program will be implemented throughout the organization’s service area. Project Opportunity is a youth development and education program for underserved girls.

Girls Basketball Home Game Cancelled

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan reported, “Due to concerns over travel this evening, Monday, November 26, 2018, the Girls Basketball game between Morrison and Sherrard, at Morrison High School, has been cancelled.

Blizzard Frolicking Huskys Return Safely

Editor’s note:  The photo of Siberian Huskys is a pair similar to Kenai and Juneau, respectively. Henry Ward Beecher stated, “The dog was created for children.  He is the god of frolic.”  That might describe the blizzard adventure of Stephanie Shelton’s two Siberian Huskys, who broke from their tethered rope

City of Morrison Snow Emergency

Due to the strong likelihood of significant snow, The City of Morrison has declared a Snow Emergency beginning tonight, Sunday, November 25, 2018, 12:00 a.m. [midnight.] • No parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the street. • Odd and even parking

Basketball and Wrestling Schedule Changes

Morrison High Shool Activities Director Gregg Dolan reported, “There have been a couple of changes to the High School sports schedules in the past couple of days, and I wanted to share them before the [Thanksgiving] weekend was over.” 1. Boys Basketball:  The game on Wednesday, November 28, at Hall

Drive Through Fire Department Toy Collection December 1

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, generous donors are invited to drive through the Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, with contributions for the Department’s annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive.  From 9:00 a.m. to noon, bring unwrapped toys for children and teens of all ages.  Cash donations will

Jane Beswick Darby (1941 – 2028)

Jane Beswick Darby, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday November 21, 2018, at her home. Jane was born February 25, 1941, to George P. and Edna D. (Bitler) Hetz.  She was educated in the Port Byron, IL, school systems.  She first married Thomas L. Beswick on December 31, 1966, in

Sharon K. Horack (1942 – 2018)

Sharon K. Horack, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her home in Morrison. Sharon was born November 2, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Glen and Mildred (Renard) Robeson.  She graduated from high school in Lansing, IL, and received a Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University

Rose Mary Huizenga (1957 – 2018)

Rose Mary Huizenga, 61, of Port Byron, IL, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family. Rose was born August 21, 1957, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Harold and Cherrie (Crosby) Stephens.  She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Cordova, IL.  She attended Riverdale

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm and TLC Country Store

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm and TLC Country Store will be open for the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, 2018.  Find us at 7250 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, IL. We will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Sundays, when we are

November 25 Museum Store Sunday Shopping Trolley

The Figge Art Museum Store will participate in “Museum Store Sunday” this Sunday, November 25, 2018, from noon to 5:00 p.m.  Support your local museums and find unique purchases.  Enjoy chocolat chaud, a mini-Parisian Flea Market (with special finds, thanks to the French Club), and free gift wrapping, at the