August 11 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 11, 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 Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission

Cub Scouts Hunt Treasures at Museum

Morrison Historical Society Trustee Steve Siefken took the photo and submitted this article. On Wednesday evening, August 6, 2014, a group of Morrison Cub Scouts visited Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, and went on a search. After a brief tour, they were given a sheet with 26

L. Nova Schultz-Marshall (1930 – 2014)

L. Nova Schultz-Marshall, 84, of 2505 46th Road, Vero Beach, FL, died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Hospice House in Vero Beach, after a prolonged illness. She was born in 1930 in Loudon, TN, and moved to Prophetstown, IL, in 1965. She worked for 15 years as an independent contractor

July 28 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Members of the Morrison Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office.  Following approval of the Monday, June 23, board meeting and the finance committee meeting of June 23, members learned information on the ALICE training

It’s National Root Beer Float Day

Across the United States, Wednesday, August 6, 2014, is a day to celebrate the uniquely delicious root beer float.  Across Morrison, IL, you can find this dessert from  DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, to Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, to Morrison Rockwood Marina & Restaurant,

Your Daily Votes Could Make WHOA a Winner

Round two voting is now open.  White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is in competition with other non-profit entities for a second time.  The goal is to win a much-needed, office technology makeover, valued at up to $15,000.  Previously, the local organization was in the final five contenders, but in

William A. Luther (1931 – 2014)

William A. Luther, 83, of Ottawa, IL, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 7, 1931, in Collinsville, IL, he was the son of Durward B. and Thelma Mae (Laythrop) Luther. He was united in marriage to

John A. “Jack” Berges, Sr. (1920 – 2014)

Jack A. “Jack” Berges, Sr. passed to eternal life at the age of 94, on Sunday, August 3, 2014, with his wife of 71 years by his side in his home. Born in January 1920, in Ansonia, CT, to Emil and Lillian (Wehrle) Berges, he had tales to tell of

Join Morrison Travel Club in The Netherlands and Belgium

Morrison Travel Club invites all interested persons to register now for a spring 2015 experience to Europe.  Discover “The Best of the Netherlands” from Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 25, 2015.  Consider the optional extension experience, “The Best of Belgium,” from April 25, through Wednesday, April 29.  Arrangements have been

Mills Named to NY Life’s President’s Council

Joe Mills has been named a member of the 2014 President’s Council of New York Life Insurance Company.  Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents.   Mills has been a New York Life agent since

MACF Awards Grant to Friends of the Parks Foundation

The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Friends of the Parks Foundation.  Shown left-to-right are Ann Slavin-MACF member; Bob Brandon-Friends of the Parks member; Jan Horberg-MACF member. The grant will be used to provide funding for two benches that will be placed

MHPC Building History #33

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

Fair Office Hours Extended

Whiteside County Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that the fair offices will be open for business beginning for the entire week prior to the 144th annual Whiteside County Fair.  The fair officially starts at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014, with the Western Horse Show at the “Gold Star

August 5 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 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 July 1, 2014, minutes New Business Request for

MHS Opening Night August 14

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold their first “Opening Night” on Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  All high school students and parents are encouraged to attend. The agenda follows. 5:00 to 6:00 Freshmen Orientation in the gym for all incoming 9th graders.