Ashford University’s faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Fall 2015 Dean’s List for its online program and the on-campus traditional programs. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the U. S. and several foreign countries. Listed are area Illinois students who were named to
Morrison St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus members held their annual Free Throw Competition on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. According to Brock Helms, “about 30” boys and girls registered for the 1:00 p.m. event, held in the East Gymnasium. Other
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of January 5, 2016, minutes New Business Building Improvement
Union Pacific Railroad notified the City of Morrison that the railroad crossing at Orange Street will be closed for repair from Monday, February 1, 2016, beginning at 8:30 a.m., through Friday, February 5, until 5:30 p.m.
The Morrison School District is sponsoring a developmental screening for those four- and five-year-old children who will be eligible to attend kindergarten, during the 2016-2017 school year. Boys and girls must be age five before Thursday, September 1, 2016. Community Kindergarten Screenings will be held at Northside School, 520 N.
The Knights of Columbus host their third annual Free Throw Competition on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Boys and girls register at 12:30 p.m. prior to the 1:00 competition. There is no fee. Contestants must fit one of the following
Roberta P. Davis, age 56, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her home. Roberta was born February 27, 1959, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Snonowski) Cohoon. She attended Morrison High School and later married Charles Davis, Jr. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts,
“It was an accident,” stated a Morrison, IL, United States Postal Service staffer, describing damage done to two outside drop boxes. About 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016, a commercial delivery truck collided with the pair. “They’re both done,” he explained. “We’re in the process of getting both back up.
On Monday, January 25, 2016, 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 Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry, but didn’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to create something uniquely yours. Deb Schaver from Wilson’s Floral & Gifts will teach you to make three pendants for just $20. Class will be held at the Robert Fulton Community Center,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, January 4, 2015. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-05-16 John E. Lindskog 77 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device 01-06-16 Arnie Drolema 70 Morrison, IL Nuisance
This photo of Ground Zero at the World Trade Center was taken by Spencer Platt on Monday, October 29, 2012. It demonstrates the flooding caused to New York City, NY. Local volunteers became part of the hurricane recovery mission. They are fundraising for a new mission trip in June 2014.
Darlene A. Kuehl, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at her home. Darlene was born September 10, 1931, in Fenton, IL, to E. “Tom” and Thyra V. (Wilson) Simpson. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1949 graduate of Morrison High
Elmer L. “Skip” Schipper, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Elmer was born September 26, 1943, in Morrison, to Elmer M. and Florence (Reynolds) Schipper. He was educated in the Charles City, IA, schools. Elmer married Judy M. Kuehl on July
Are you worn out by the winter weather and long nights? Tired of being cooped up in the house? Get out and join us for Cabin Fever Ladies’ Night. It is Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 4th Street, Fulton,