Extracurricular Schedule Changes, September 29-October 1

Gregg Dolan announces the following “several changes to the extracurricular schedule for the next three days.” Volleyball will play tonight, Thursday, September 29, 2016, as scheduled.  The Frosh/Soph game starts at 5:00 p.m., with the Varsity game to follow. Friday’s football game has been rescheduled for Saturday night, October 1,

Early Dismissal September 30

Due to recent events, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will dismiss one hour early on Friday, September 30, 2016.  Northside will dismiss at 1:55 p.m.; other schools will dismiss at 2:05.

County Clerk Announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, November 8, 2016, General Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period.  Any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible

September 29 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at noon, in the lower-level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action Ordinance #16-17, Authorizing the Issuance of General

Owen R. Oetting (2001 – 2016)

Owen R. Oetting, 15 of Morrison, IL, and formerly of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Owen was born on September 2, 2001, in Sterling, the son of Ryan and Jennifer (Grennan) Oetting.  He was a freshman at Morrison High School and loved playing

Marjorie Mae Rhoads (1915 – 2016)

Marjorie Mae Rhoads, 101, of Fenton, IL, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA. Marjorie was born June 2, 1915, in Aurora, IL, to Edwin D. and Mary (Engelkens) Glazier.  At the age of three, she and her family moved to the

William A. “Willie” Rice (1955 – 2016)

William A. “Willie” Rice, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Willie was born June 18, 1955, in Morrison, to William C. and Ardythe A. (James) Rice.  He was educated in the Clystic Grade School of rural Whiteside County and the

George Edwin Glazier (1930 – 2016)

George Edwin Glazier, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Genesis Medical Center East, in Davenport, IA. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Morrison United Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Sutton officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 –

CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Summer 2016 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  All students are from Illinois communities. Albany:  Cortney Chase Fulton:  Troy Barnes, MaryAnn Webb, and Rebecca Winkel Mount Carroll:  Jolene Hockman Rock Falls:  Ciara Dickson

Morrison Ministers Council Chooses New Officers

The Morrison Ministers Council had their first meeting of the year in early September 2016, with over ten pastors present. Pastor Ryan Sutton stated, “This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss the goings-on in our churches and community, and to plan out ministries that will impact people in

Blessing of the Pets September 25

Morrison United Methodist Church will host a Pet Blessing, for all community members, at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Pastor Ryan Sutton explained, “Morrison United Methodist Church will hold a Blessing of the Pets service on Sunday, September 25, 2016, starting at 11:30 a.m., in the church parking lot.  Everyone

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Fishing Derby Results

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol held its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. There were 175 kids who registered for the event, which is free to youth aged 15 and under.  All prize

Learn to Focus Your Mind at Odell Public Library

Becky West, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, left, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and meditation instructor.  She will offer a “Mindfulness Meditation” program on Thursday, September 29, 2016, that will help participants learn to quiet and focus their minds.  The class will be held in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307

Pleasant View Residents Paint Fire Hydrant

Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation  It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire

Pleasant View Residents Paint Fire Hydrant

Morrison Chamber of Commerce established a beautification project which focused on citizen participation  It was a success on Saturday, September 10, 2016, because 25-to-30 people came to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, to pick up “fire engine red” paint and supplies designed to freshen the City fire