Notice of Public Hearing April 30

Editor’s note:  The Agenda and Ordinance are listed below the Notice. The City of Morrison will hold a Public Hearing to allow Public Comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget.  The hearing will take place on Monday, April 30, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Hall Lower Level

April 30 Public Hearing on City Budget

Agenda OPEN PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Pannier A. Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Purpose of Hearing: Receive Public Comment on the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget D. All individuals present must sign in for attendance record. E. Please indicate on the attendance record if you wish to speak at the hearing.

Friday Baseball Time Change

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan stated, “To give every team in the conference the opportunity to play at the Lumber Kings stadium in Clinton, IA, our game on Friday, April 27, 2018, has been moved.  The start time for Varsity Baseball will be adjusted from 4:30 to 4:00

Troop 1504 Treats Morrison Businesswomen

Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest female-run business in the world.  After their annual Cookie Sale, 30 Girl Scouts of combined troop 1504 chose to honor local women business owners and managers, as their 2018 “Gift of Caring” cookie donation recipients.  The troop is composed of Daisy, Brownie, Junior,

April 24-28 MHS Sports Schedules

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted the following 2018 sports schedules. Tuesday, April 24:  Varsity Baseball at Lumber Kings Stadium, Clinton, IA, starts at 6:00 p.m.  Fresh/Soph Baseball plays at Fulton, IL, with a 4:30 p.m. start. Wednesday, April 25:  Fresh/Soph Boy’s and Girl’s track is at Erie,

April 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 4-17-18 at 7:35 a.m.,  Jeremiah E. English, age 40 of Gilson, IL, was stopped while traveling eastbound on Interstate 88 at milemarker 36 Sterling, IL, following a motorist report of a reckless driver.  English was

Owen “Mac” G. McCulloh (1937 – 2018)

Owen “Mac” G. McCulloh, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Owen was born March 25, 1937, in Morrison, to Howard and Mae (Smith) McCulloh.  He was educated in the Unionville Grade Schools in rural Whiteside County and was a 1955 graduate of

Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale Cancelled

The 2018 Morrison Garden Club Plant Sale was to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The sale has been cancelled, due to a late spring.  Plants have not grown sufficiently for dividing.

Karen S. Knox-Meyer (1941 – 2018)

Karen S. Knox-Meyer, 76, of Cedar Park, TX, died Sunday, April 22, 2018. Karen was born November 11, 1941, in Morrison, IL, to Keith and Helen (Irion) Knox.  She was educated in the Morrison school system and was a 1959 graduate of Morrison High School.  Karen continued her education and

First Presbyterian May Free Community Meals

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 2018.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

First Presbyterian April 26 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 2018.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

Master Gardeners Ready to Help

What is causing my plants to die?  Will these insects destroy my vegetable garden?  What perennials are best suited for my yard?  What tree will give me the best shade?  How much fertilizer should I put on my yard?  If these questions bothered you last year or might pertain to

May 1 Lions Diabetes Awareness Health Fair and Walk

Many people have diabetes and don’t know it.  Are you one of them?  A free Diabetes Awareness Health Fair, with nearly 20 local vendors, free snacks, and drawings for prizes, will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00

Illinois High School Rodeo April 28-29

Editor’s note:  The photos of the 2017 IHS Rodeo were taken by Bonnie Breen. Mosey over to the Whiteside County Fairgrounds grandstand, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, for some exciting, fast-paced athleticism, on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 2019.  The Illinois High School Rodeo Association “promote[s] horsemanship,