The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted a well-organized and well-received Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, March 21, 2013, before an audience of over 100 interested citizens. The forum took place from 6:00 to nearly 8:00 p.m. in the Odell Public Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison
As a family man and a resident of the City of Morrison for over 60 years, I care about what happens to our City and the people within it. I stand for strong neighborhood character, excellant services and programs, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout my years, I’ve met, listened to, and
Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council. I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,
Beverly Ann Lynch, 84, longtime resident of New Canaan, CT, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at home, with her loving family by her side. Born January 11, 1929, in Morrison, IL, she was the daughter of Irvin and Elsie (Cooper) Hines. Beverly was the wife of Carlos J. Lynch. In
Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013? Get to know the new city1.com. Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes? We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.”
Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013? Get to know the new city1.com. Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes? We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.”
Hardee’s of Morrison, IL, 200 N. Base Street, will celebrate its remodel with a Grand Re-Opening featuring Customer Appreciation Specials, from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, 2013. There are no coupons required to access the special prices, but you may only purchase 10 of any item. Sausage Biscuits
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013. Perhaps late Saturday night, March 9, adjust ahead one hour your alarm and vehicle clocks, everyone’s watches, and the microwave or oven.
Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m. All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Kreative Rentals Ltd., 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to recognize new owner Katie Jakubs. She owns a “premier rental, decorating, and consulting business” for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, banquets, and other special events. Pictured
Three, dynamic guest speakers provided a unique women’s experience on Thursday, February 21, 2013. They included, left-to-right, Mary Black, owner of SuperWash, Inc.; financial consultant Angie VanderVinne of Farmers Insurance VanderVinne Agency; Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce. Each shared 30 minutes of “Practical Points for the Everyday Woman” at
Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier. The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m.
Hazel M. Merema, 99, of Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the nursing home. Hazel was born January 31, 1914, in Fulton, IL, to John and Hattie (Buikema) Amman. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and attended Scovill Business School in
Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.” To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in
Discover the history and use of ancient American Indian artifacts at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, February 17, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m. For a second time, Morrison Historical Society brings informative and entertaining presenter Allan Ver Beke, of Hillsdale, IL, to discuss one of