October 29 Fall Family Festival with the Candidate

Hayrack rides, cotton candy, popcorn, a chili dinner, and music by the Dirt Road Rockers will all be featured at a Fall Family Festival sponsored by Citizens for Schmidt.  The committee is promoting Kristopher Schmidt as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Whiteside County. In addition, an ultralight aircraft is

Halloween Party at Pleasant View October 28

There are two Halloween events for Morrison, IL, children of all ages, on Saturday, October 28, 2017.  The second event times are 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. After the Chamber of Commerce/Cottonwood 4-H Club Parade and Costume Contest, on Main Street, youngsters are invited to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care

Open Burning Regulations

Editor’s note:  Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton posted this information on the City of Morrison Website. Since Autumn officially has begun, here is a brief summary of Ordinances regarding yard waste and open burning. OPEN BURNING:  May occur only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to Sunset, and Saturdays,

September 10 City Council Report

On Tuesday, September 10, 2017, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, Treasurer Evan Haag, Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter, Chief of Police Brian

October 23 City Council Agenda

The Monday, October 23, 2017, 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 Chief of Police Consent Agenda –

National Principals Month

In honor of National Principals Month, October 2017, thank a current or past Principal that made a difference in your life or your child’s.  Friday, October 20, was Illinois Principals Day.  Words of praise are found in these videos. Unidentified speaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_x-w993mlg&feature=youtu.be Dr. Tony Smith, Illinois Principals Association https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDdOzclS7Uk Jason

American Legion’s Patriotic Gift is Raised

Editor’s note:  The first photograph was submitted by Jerry Brearton; Joe Bielema supplied the second. Morrison Fire Department checked off an item on their “to-do” list, close to 10:30 on Saturday, morning, October 20, 2017, atop the station roof, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  “The men all discussed it. 

Herbert Karl “Herb” Beveroth

Herbert Karl “Herb” Beveroth, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Sterling Pavilion. Herbert was born February 28, 1931, in Morrison, IL, the son of Herman and Amelia (Machamer) Beveroth.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He married Judy Cedro on November

Hardee’s Closed on October 18

An adage states, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  It seemed so, as the Morrison, IL, Hardee’s Restaurant locked its doors for the final time on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.  On Friday, October 20, the highway signs had been removed and lay on the driveway, at

Rotary Marks Progress Toward Polio-Free World

The Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease.  Rotary members are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day, Tuesday, Octber 24, 2017, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio.  This is a

2017-18 First Quarter MHS Honor Roll

Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Quarter 2017-2018 Honor Roll are listed below.  4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2018:  Avary Bielema, Isaac Damhoff, Aaron Deter, Kaleb McCoy, Allison Noble, Kelly Pannier, Madison Steines, Destinee Vegter, Seth Workman Class of 2019:  Hanna Brown, Steven Kramoski, Megan Muur, Molly

October 21 Last Farmers’ Market

“The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwestern Illinois” concludes its 2017 season, on Saturday, October 21, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  The location is 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Shop for fresh produce flowers and plants baked items food seasonal items crafts wellness and beauty products jewelry wood crafts dog

MIT Geek Squad is Available October 24

Networking students at Morrison Institute of Technology invite the public to attend their “Geek Squad” event, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.  They will meet interested persons in the lobby at 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Find help and information about software updates operational questions technical issues

September 29 Morrison Poice Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2017. Arrests:  On Saturday, September 30, 2017, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brent S. Ogburn, age 40 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Ogburn

Circuit Judge Trish Joyce to Run

Whiteside County Resident Circuit Judge Trish Joyce has announced that she will run to maintain her seat in the 2018 General Election.  In December 2016 Joyce was unanimously appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, upon recommendation of Justice Thomas Kilbride, to fill the vacancy of Judge John L. Hauptman. As