Thomson Causeway Trick-or-Treating October 18

Bring the family for a night of fun and trick-or-treating during the annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park, held at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. One night a year, ghouls and goblins take over the campground, as

MHPC Building History #42

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

MHPC Building History #41

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Patricia “Molly” Jones (1936 – 2014)

Patricia “Molly” Jones, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 12, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Molly was born October 30, 1936, in Tampico, IL, to Frank and Nellie (Brophy) Kelly. She was a 1954 graduate of Morrison High School. She married Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones on

Pets Receive Special Blessing

On Sunday, October 12, 2014, at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL, furry family members were invited to receive a special blessing, after the 10:15 a.m. service.  At approximately 11:40, Pastor Ryan Sutton gathered in the parking lot with several dog owners and one cat lover, for

Library’s Annual Book & Bake Sale

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale will be held in the Community Room at the library, on Saturday, November 8, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  As usual, shoppers will be treated to a huge selection

Butch and Sundance at the Library

Odell Public Library Friends will present “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, in the Meeting Room at Odell, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The film will begin at 2:00 p.m., complete with popcorn and beverages.  There is no cost to attend, although donations are

Eagle Scout Beautifies Brethren in Christ Church

Morrison Eagle Scout candidate Drew Screnock chose a community service project that is visible to everyone.  Drive around the corner of Brethren in Christ Church, 209 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, and park along the west side of N. Madison Street.  The east side of the church was Screnock’s target

Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Hours

Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club are excited to announce the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  Preregistration takes place before the parade begins at 1:30 p.m., in front of Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. The costume

October 14 City Council Agenda

On Tuesday October 14, 2014, 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 Reports of City Officers Report of Department Heads Reports of

September 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 26, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Windsor Manor Assisted Living for a disturbance.  As a result of the investigation into the disturbance, Morrison Police

Putting Small Acres to Work Workshop

Wondering what to do with your 5, 10, or 20 acres? Explore alternatives to make those acres productive or to enhance their productivity. University of Illinois Extension Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Unit has scheduled a workshop entitled “Putting Small Acres to Work,” to help you explore some alternatives for your

Where Goest Thou, Little One?

Let it be known that I do not like insects!  But seeing this large praying mantis outside Morrison True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, stopped me in my tracks, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.  After watching it traverse the concrete, I went to the car to get

Arnie Beswick Hosted by Historical Society

The repetitive sound of a portable hit-‘n’-miss engine greeted those who attended a recent ice cream social at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Kenny Venhuizen, Morrison, used his mechanical creation to produce gallons of luscious vanilla ice cream in the front driveway, on Saturday afternoon, October 4,