The Morrison Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Parks and Recreation Director Position Vacancy
Ronald and Ginny Mickley of Morrison, IL, crafted an idea for a grant proposal to benefit Morrison High School athletes. She suggested helmet protection for the football team. He submitted a grant request to the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. During a random drawing, as
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, June 1, 2017. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-08-17 Marissa Smith 22 Morrison, IL Property Nuisance 6-08-17 Nicholas R. Lowery 36 Morrison, IL Possession of Drug
Michael T. Wade, 56 of Sterling, IL, died Friday June 16, 2017, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1960, in Sterling, the son of William Hart and Judith Ann Fry. He married LeAnne Waters on October 4, 1983. Mike was employed by the Whiteside County Sherriff’s Department
If you visit Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, in Rock Falls, IL, I expect you to come see me in room 12! My happy tail will wiggle to greet you. My name is Precious, and I live up to my name. Once I’m comfortable, I’ll give you more
The annual Morrison Schools Foundation Strides For Students event will be held through the campgrounds of Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Note the new date this year. All proceeds go to the Morrison Schools Foundation. This is a very laid back race and a
The Morrison High School Pom Pons team will hold a carwash on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The wash is free, but donations are appreciated. Coach Jill Beswick stated that monies raised from the fundraiser will
On Saturday, June 10, 2017, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with Morrison Ambulance Service, responded to a residence on Felton Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a 22-year-old male subject who was not breathing. When emergency medical service personnel arrived, a male subject was found in a bathroom not
Dr. David Prator, DC, owner of Advantage Care Health, has moved into “The Olde House” belonging to the late Walter Westendorf and former location of Lion and The Lamb salon. If that does not pinpoint the site, look for football helmets in the window of 223 E. Main Street, Morrison,
Join us at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, Sunday, June18, 2017, at :00 p.m., to welcome Spoken 4 Quartet. You may bring lawn chairs or enjoy the concert from the comfort of your vehicle. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors in
Editor’s note: Mandi Roggy supplied the fifth photo. Morrison Police Officer Curt Workman, Fire Department Chief Dave Benters (driving), and Fireman Scott Allison led a caravan of vehicles from French Creek Park along Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 8:00 p.m., on Saturday evening, June 10, 2017. They drove through smiles
Morrison Chamber of Commerce conducted a noon Ribbon Cutting ceremony to feature Melissa Gabbard, Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Sharing the celebration outside the Chamber office at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, were Meridith Layne, Chamber Coordinator; Gabbard, holding ceremonial scissors and
The first order of business during the City of Morrison, IL, Council Meeting of Monday, June 12, 2017, was to recognized a 23-year veteran of the local Police Department. Chief of Police Brian Melton honored Officer Gabe Gomez for his service of 2.3 decades here and presented him with a
The Monday, June 12, 2017, the 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 Recognition of Gabe Gomez Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission
The White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) of Morrison, IL, is set to host its fourth annual benefit Horse Show on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Gold Star FS Arena at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. The show will be a benefit for WHOA, with all of the proceeds going