On Monday, July 23, 2018, the City Council Meeting convened at 7:05 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Five officials were absent, leaving Mayor pro tem Mick Welding; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Police Chief Brian Melton; Aldermen Arlyn Deets, Dale
The Monday, July 23, 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. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS Parks
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1973 has scheduled its 45th reunion for Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lakeview Pavilion. The picnic event will begin at 1:00 p.m. The class is extending an invitation to those in the classes of 1972 and 1974 to attend. To
Superintendent Scott Vance reports the July Morrison Community School District #6 Board meeting has been moved, from Monday, July 23, to Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Merrilee Ann McCue, 69 of rural Sterling, IL, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday July 23, 2018. She was born on August 18, 1948, in Sterling, the daughter of David Lamont and Mary Elizabeth (Leach) McCombs and was a graduate of Prophetstown High
Paint the Town is quickly approaching. This annual event stirs up different emotions and for different people. For some, it means a day of relaxing with family, while watching the kids paint. For others, it means seeing old friends. Some enjoy the music and great food. Still, for others, it
Betty Jane Harridge, 89 of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, surrounded by her family. She was born in Morrison, the daughter of John and Louise (Rosenow) Popkins on July 10, 1929. She attended Morrison Schools. Betty married John A. Harridge on September
Dreading the month of February already? Wondering how bad the winter will be? The Emmanuel Church YEAH group has a solution for you. Join 31 people escaping the cold and snow of the Midwest, on a 14-day trip to the beautiful state of Hawaii. There is still room for seven
Editor’s note: City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this information. Anderson’s appointment was accepted at a Special City Council Meeting on ?, August ?, 2018. Mayor Pannier and I are pleased to announce that current City Employee Mike Anderson will be transferring into the Park and Rec Director position. Mike is
The Rock Falls, IL, 13-and-Under Little League Baseball team captured a third place win, in the State Tournament for Illinois District 19. Held from July 11-14, 2018, the finals were in Elgin, IL. The Rock Falls team finished their run on Friday, July 13. The ten young men are coached
The City of Morrison will flush fire hydrants during the week beginning Monday, August 6, 2018. Municipal hydrant flushing commonly causes brief periods of discolored water. This should clear up within just minutes. Occasionally, residents might also experience decreased water pressure, which should also be brief.
Who doesn’t enjoy an intriguing who-done-it? Sherlock Holmes (Alex Rudd) and Dr. Watson (Max Bahneman) discuss mysterious deaths in Timber Lake Playhouse’s production of “Baskerville: The Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” running now through Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Playhouse at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mount Carroll, IL. Get your
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 13, 2018. Arrests: On Monday, July 17, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Bradley V. Tregloan, age 67 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Tregloan
One of Sherlock Holmes’s most-frequently used quotes still rings true: “How often have I said that, when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Who would think that Timber Lake Playhouse, your Theatre in the Woods, would be a launching pad for actors, as
Editor’s note: Chief of Police Brian Melton was asked why Morrison, IL, was not a member of the Illinois State Police Blackhawk Area Task Force. He replied that, to become a member, a Police Department must have an assigned, undercover, Drug Enforcement Officer. MPD does not. All individuals are presumed innocent