Rose D. Marshall, 78, of Clinton, IA, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at her home. Rose was born May 15, 1939, in Merrill, WI, to Amos and Anna Ruth (Langdon) Tobias. She attended school in Merrill. On April 13, 1957, she married Leroy K. Marshall in Antigo, WI. Rose did
Due to hazardous [icy] road conditions, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will have a two-hour delayed start on Monday, January 8, 2018. There will be no morning Pre-K or WACC classes. Early Bird class starts at 9:30 a.m.
The Monday, January 14, 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. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda, for Action 1.
The general public is invited to join members of Morrison Historical Society and the Board of Trustees, on Sunday, January 14, 2018, for a potluck meal and Annual Meeting. The location is Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Bring a dish to pass and your table service;
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 25, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. A selection of winter soups will be served. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.
Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation took effect on Monday, January 1, 2018. It allows 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the State’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their Driver’s License or identification card. Those who join the registry will receive a letter of thanks from
Bridge Celebration Planners have partnered with Savanna Historical Society, to sponsor a series of events and fund-raising activities on the second and third weekends of January 2018. The events include: an exhibit of new and old bridge photographs programs on “building the new bridge” fundraising to offset costs for the
Plan to attend the Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Networking Event and Annual Meeting. The combined events will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 815-772-3757 by Wednesday, January 10,
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) reminds families of resources that are available to them this winter. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy, through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. This includes managing costs of home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and
Activities Director Gregg Dolan sumbitted these changes to the 2018 schedule. Saturday, January 6, Freshman Boys Basketball will be in Kewanee, IL, for a Tournament. The first game will be at 10:00 a.m. The Tuesday, January 23, Boys Wrestling meet will be at Stillman Valley with a 5:30 p.m. start
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 22, 2017. Arrests: On Sunday, December 24, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Morrison Police met with a female juvenile, age 17 of Morrison, IL, regarding a domestic dispute that occurred on Friday, December 22,
Barbara A. Loy, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at her home. Barbara was born August 4, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to Cecil W. and Evelyn (Cochran) George. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School. Barbara was
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