The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday, September 25, 2015, that Refuge trapping permits and trap tags, for the 2015-2016 furbearer trapping season on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, will be issued from the Savanna District Office, beginning Wednesday, October 1. Each trapper will
The public is cordially invited to join the congregation of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, for an Open House. Join us in celebrating Karen Mouw’s 42 years of faithful service as an organist for the church.
On Monday, September 28, 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 Park and Recreation Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s July 29, 2015, Report Old Business Review certain zoning classifications along
Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, recently opened kitchen hours seven days a week. Choose from nine appetizers, 16 sandwiches, and three basket meals. The kitchen is open on Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. Eat
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, September 20, 2015, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brianna E. Connelly, age 22 of Morrison, IL, on S. Genesee
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. The fifth American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held Thursday, September 17, at Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Christ Center, 202 E. Morris Street. Morrison United Methodist Church was having a rummage sale that week, so
With autumn approaching, Morrison Police reminds the citizens of Morrison, IL, of the Municipal Code addressing the disposal and/or burning of yard waste. OPEN BURNING Open burning of landscape waste is permitted with the following restrictions: between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and sunset on Tuesdays and Thursdays of
After being closed several months this summer, Debby and Bob Vaughn will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Reconnect with friends over “coffee and….” Local musician Mitch Seeger will perform from 3:00 to 5:00. The lighter
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk Committee seeks nominations for the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade. It will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 1, and should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail your nominee’s name along with
Secretary of State, State Librarian, and Archivist Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving their
Hero’s Bar & Grill 208 E. Main StreetMorrison, IL 61270Phone: 815-772-8770 KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday–noon to 8:30 p.m.Monday-Saturday–11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. DAILY SPECIALS varyThursday–Tacos or NachosFriday–Chili. Nine Appetizers16 SandwichesShrimp and Chicken Baskets
Donald L. Geerts, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Donald was born April 24, 1933, in Morrison, to Rensie and Ella (Housenga) Geerts. He was educated in the Morrison Grade and High Schools. Don served in the U. S.
Board the coach with friends and new day-trippers and head to “Johnson Creek Premium Outlets” mall in Johnson Creek, WI. Mary Ellen Brackemyer has planned a travel experience to a destination “with something for everyone.” On Saturday, October 24, 2015, shop among 54 famous, name-brand outlets and designer factory stores.
Path photo by Jordan Bush Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons. The cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, which are used for improvement of the park. Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings and