“Buy a Brain” for Trivia Night

Come on out on Saturday, November 7, 2015, for great food, prizes, and fun at “Back to the Future Trivia Night,” a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road,

Resthave Autumn Extravaganza October 29

On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Resthave will host “Autumn Extravaganza” Craft and Vendor Show from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The location is 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Lunch options are pork chop, hot dog, and hamburger sandwiches, chips, and a drink for $5.50 or $6.50. “Come over your lunch

Kali Rose Performs November 1 at Spring Valley Reformed Church

Join us on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, as we welcome 2015 Dove Award Nominee, Kali Rose.  The concert will be held indoors, and a love offering will be taken. Remember that Soul’d Out will be in

Trunk-or-Treat October 30

Trunk-or-Treat will be presented by Morrison High School Thespian Troupe 1060, on Friday, October 30, 2015.  The Halloween fun begins at 2:30 p.m. in the school parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Staff member Meagan Zahora explained, “This kid-friendly event is a great way to trick-or-treat in a fun

Morrison Institute of Technology Toys for Tots Drive

It is never too early to start shopping for those in need. Morrison Institute of Technology welcomes all Morrison residents to drop off new toys for the “Toys for Tots” drive.  The drop location is in the administration building at the back of their campus, at 701 Portland Avenue (IL

November 7 Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology

The public and those interested in attending Morrison Institute of Technology are invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 7, 2015.  This is an opportunity to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer

Time to Order a Holiday Ham from Morrison Lions

Orders are being taken for Thanksgiving and Christmas delivery of the delicious, fresh, fully-cooked, smoked and boneless hams.  If you have not ordered a Lions Club ham previously, this is the year to try one.  Sizes range from seven-to-ten pounds or 11-to-20 pounds.  Exact weight cannot be guaranteed but will

Letter from Superintendent Vance re: Assembly

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Phil Chalmers, an expert on school violence and bullying, will be speaking with our Junior High and High School students.  Phil’s message will be a very honest description of school violence and bullying and may be disconcerting for some students.  Per Phil’s request,

Morrison Junior High 2015-16 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High students earned Honor Roll status for the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. 6th Grade High Honors –Alexandria Allen, Clara Bush, Corrine Carroll, Rachel Coyle, Laney Edgeton, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Quinn James, Hannah Lambdin, Hunter Newman, Kristen Peters, Trey Strating, Allison

WHOA Chili Supper October 30

Editor’s note:  Because of a generous donation of pumpkins, now there will be no charge for the event. ‘Tis the season for White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center’s Chili Supper and Halloween fun.  WHOA is celebrating the end of our 20th season.  We want the community to be part of the

Visit from City of Aledo October 24

History repeated itself Saturday, October 24, 2015, with Morrison, IL, hosting a nine-member delegation from “The City of Pride and Progress.”  Participants met at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. to “hear a bit of Morrison’s story” and exchange information.  After a question and

Harry W. Johnson (1926 – 2015)

Harry W. Johnson, 89 of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Harry was born January 4, 1926, in Prophetstown, the son of Elmer and Verna (Burdsall) Johnson. He served his Country in WWII with the U. S. Navy. He graduated from Bradley

October 26 City Council Agenda

On Monday, October 26, 2015, 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 Parks & Recreation Board

NAMI Sauk Area Support Group to Meet October 27

The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend.  The Board of Directors

Morrison High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status, in the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016:  Kaitlyn Anderson, Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Andrew Bird, Rebecca Coyle, Adam Deter, Abigail Houzenga, Emily Hutchison, Kyle McCoy, Molly Mickley, Michael Popkin,