Rose D. Marshall (1939 – 2018)

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

Late Start and Some Classes Are Cancelled

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.

January 14 City Council Agenda

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.

January 14 Historical Society Potluck and Annual Meeting

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 January 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, 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.  

16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors

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 and Savanna Historical Society Events

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

January 18 Chamber Wine & Beer Tasting/Annual Meeting

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,

Programs to Assist with Energy Costs

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

January Sports Schedule Changes

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

December 22 Morrison Police Rreport

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 (1938 – 2018)

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

Why My Father Shuns Social Media

This essay was written by Tom Purcell.  He is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is Nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc.  Send comments to Tom at Tom@TomPurcell.com. My father is behind the curve on social media, but I think he is onto something. You see, my father was

Protests in Iran Require Care and Nuance

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Graham F. West.  He is the Communications Director for Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project, although views expressed here are his own.  Reach West at gwest@trumancnp.org. In the final days of 2017, protests erupted and quickly spread to cities

From Russia With Love…Sort Of

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Blair Bess.  He is a Los Angeles-based television writer, producer, and columnist.  He edits the online blog Soaggragated.com, and can be reached at BBess.soaggragated@gmail.com. Americans who lived through the Cold War were taught that the Soviet Union was not our friend. They possessed