Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board will meet Tuesday February 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room. The agenda follows. 1) Call to Order 2) Introduction of New Park Board Member, Allyssa Sibley 3) Roll Call/Attendance
Adam Smith, Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach, submitted this report. On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Morrison High School hosted 11 other schools in the annual Masonic Scholastic Bowl competition. The Masonic Bowl is a 3-class, Statewide Tournament held at 30 sites across Illinois. Morrison competed in Class A and
Prior to producing a new feathered family, Liberty and Justice, the notable Quad-City eagles, had a major nest remodel when they returned to the area. Their seven-foot-diameter nest was blown out of the tree during a storm last year. The new nest is so deep, their eggs are hard to
Morrison Friends Food Pantry was begun in 1985. It is presently located in the upstairs of United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in adjoining rooms 203 and 205. People use the N. Knox Street entrance, leading up the steps to the 21 foot x 21 foot room. It
Beginning today, Saturday, February 18, 2017, Morrison Friends Food Pantry will be open one extra day per month. This will be the third Saturday of each month. Hours are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
<The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in CGH Medical Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100E. LeFevre, Sterling, IL. Meet and hear Chicago, IL, author Stan Banash, aka “Tex,” discuss his most recent book, Roadside History of Illinois. This book has
Sunshine and the temperature around 64°made for a pleasant day to make an outdoor gift presentation, at 2;00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2017. Steve Hollister, representing St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, presented Tawny Wiersema with a check for $1182.70, to support White Oaks Equestrian Riding Center (WHOA)
The community mom’s group, Abide, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Mom2Mom Sale, on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is hosted at Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. This sale provides an opportunity for mom’s to sell their high-quality, gently-used
Hello, Sauk Valley cat lovers! My name is Kelly. I am an eight-year-old female calico whose owner has passed away, and I am looking for a new loving home. I bet yours is just the one I need. I promise to fill your home and your life with love. I’m
Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Smith to the hospice team. Sheila will be working on the clinical team as a Registered nurse. Smith will be responsible for direct patient care, by collaborating with other team members and physicians to provide the best care
The Morrison High School Key Club will host a blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. This drive is open to the public, and will be held at the High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The drive is part of the MVRBC
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a blood drive from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. This drive is open to the public. All donors at this drive will receive a “St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt as a thank you for
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held their soup supper on Thursday, February 9, 2017. There was a variety of soups to choose from, ham sliders, and brownies served. Resthave would like to say thank you to our community for, once again, showing their support by coming out in
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and itations issued since Friday, February 10, 2017. Arrests: On Saturday, February 11, 2017, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Eric S. Lowery, age 35 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Lowery
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant John Booker reported that “Chad C. Schipper is now in Whiteside County Jail. Schipper was released from the hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2017, around 2:30 p.m. [and] was then transported to Whiteside County Jail. Schipper will have a court appearance [Monday,] February 13, at