It has been a year since Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison opened for business. Owners Gregg and Debbie Kunes, management, and staff want to demonstrate their appreciation to the public, by treating them to lunch each Saturday in April 2016. The final events are April 23 and April 30,
When he submitted this photograph City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated, “300 trees are being planted in French Creek Park today,” on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore said it was more likely 350+, including the shrubs “planted on the south and west end [of the park.
Morrison’s American Legion Post #328, with the assistance of the Morrison Lions Club, has replaced the flag pole located at the boat ramp to Lake Carlton, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. The original flag pole was installed by the Morrison Lions Club and was dedicated to the memory of L. C.
Morrison, IL, railroad crossings at Jackson and Genesee Streets will be closed for repairs Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m.
Good Afternoon, As many of you know Morrison High School and the Morrison Community [#6] School District suffered a tragic and unexpected loss last Thursday[, April 14, 2016,] with the passing of Mr. Rod Scott. Mr. Scott taught in the Morrison School District for 26 years, touching the lives of
Morrison Community Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition and registration information may be picked up at Morrison Community Preschool, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Classes are located in Morrison United Methodist Church. Enrollment is based on a first-come first-served basis. The phone contact is 815-772-7158.
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, shortly after 11:00 a.m., Whiteside County Correction Officers discovered Walter E. Divers, 28 years old, unresponsive in his cell at the Whiteside County Jail. Deputies immediately removed Divers from his cell and began performing life saving measures. Morrison Ambulance personnel arrived, and Divers was transported
Enjoy biography, local history, and drama during first-person presentations at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with Morrison Music Theatre Association portrayals at 1:30 p.m. Characters are found in a
Elsie Houck, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling. Elsie was born October 23, 1925, in Kimball, SD, the daughter of John and Louise (Plus) Meier. She married Wilmer Houck on June 22, 1946, in Rock Falls, IL. She was an 86-year member of
Morrison Community Unit District #6 classes will be cancelled on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, due to the tragic passing of staff member Rodney Scott last week. Classes will resume on Thursday, April 21, at the regular times.
Betty J. Riley, age 82, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at her home. Betty was born August 23, 1933, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of William and Ida (Smith) Birley. She married Ray Riley on July 17, 1954, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2012. She
Margaret E. Bradshaw, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Clinton, IA. Margaret was born February 1, 1927, in Albany, IL, to Walter E. and Lucile (Drury) Lewis. She was educated in the Spring Creek Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a
During the past year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce has looked at ideas, tasks, and initiatives that will enhance the community as a whole, help increase individual homeowner’s property value, and make Morrison an even better place to live. The Chamber has developed a new Beautification Committee. Its purpose is
On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will host Darius Bryjka, a Project Designer with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Bryjka has been in Morrison before, to assist the Commission. He is shown far right in 2013 with HPC members Sharon Moore, Bill Shirk, Tim Slavin, Lonnie
4-13-16 at 7:24 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies were called to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident with injuries on U. S. Route 30, just west of Riverdale Road. When Deputies arrived on scene, it was determined a vehicle driven by Daniel W. Surdez, age 26 of Rock Falls, IL, was traveling