November 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Arrests:  On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at approximately 11:56 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jose D. Hernandez Avalos, age 63 of Rock Falls, IL. 

December 7 Morrison Christmas Walk & Parade

With so many holiday events to enjoy, during the 32nd annual Morrison Christmas Walk and Parade, print the Christmas Walk poster and choose from 22 activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019.  “Movies On Parade” is the theme of the hometown celebration. At 5:00 p.m., the live Christmas tree will be

Holiday Train Comes to Clinton December 7

The Canadian Pacific Railway’s “Holiday Train” will stop in Clinton, IA, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, during its annual United States tour. The train is scheduled to arrive about 6:40 p.m., in the Lyons District, on the east end of Main Avenue, near the Sawmill Museum.  The visit is scheduled

December 2 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-26-19 at 10:05 p.m., Francis I. Austin, age 29 of Omaha, NE, was stopped on Interstate 88 at mile marker 21 for speeding 105/70 MPH.  He was arrested, transported to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office,

Dinner & a Show December 10

Band and choral students in grades five through 12 will entertain the public at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, during the Dinner & and Show event, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The 7:00 p.m. concert features festive holiday music by three school bands plus Junior and Senior

Community Pep Band Invites Public to Play

Morrison High School Band Director Tyler Sutton invites community members “to jump in and play along with” his students in a Community Pep Band.  “The more, the merrier! “Anyone who has played an instrument in the past or still plays an instrument is invited to participate.  There will be a

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Live Radio Play December 6

Morrison Music Theater Association will present “It’s A Wonderful Life:  A Live Radio Play” on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue (south IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m. Be seated before the start time, to watch characters “prepare” for the

December 8 Prepare for Christmas Concert

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, the second Sunday of Advent, celebrate the approach of Christmas with a 4:00 p.m. concert, held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  The public is welcome to this free, program with a variety of instruments and a unique blend of performances.

Heritage Canyon Christmas Walk December 7

The fragrance of hot cider, decorations of cut greens, and shortened daylight hours signal that Christmas in Heritage Canyon approaches.  Join the Early American Crafters in Fulton, IL, 515 N. Fourth Street, as we replicate life in the mid-1800s.  Wood-burning stoves, oil lanterns, and first-person interpreters bring the buildings to

November 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 15, 2019. Arrests:  On Sunday, November 17, 2019, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 321 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after receiving a report of a domestic at this residence.  As

Advent Vespers and December 14 Day of Reflection

During December’s Advent season, celebrate Advent Vespers with the Sisters of St. Francis at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N, Clinton, IA, on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.  Reflections will be based on the theme, “In the Light of Hope.” Topics are December 8, Journeying in Hope–Joseph; December 15, Let

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm and Store Await

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Country Store will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2019, for the Christmas season.  The location is 7250 Garden Plain Road, rural Fulton, IL, at the corner of Frog Pond Road. Choose a fresh, pre-cut tree or cut your own.  Fresh evergreen wreaths are

Hannah Stralow Named Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist

Morrison High School Principal Corey Bielema stated, “We at Morrison High School are very proud of Hannah Stralow,” a Senior at MHS.  She has been named a Semifinalist for the 2020 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, among 1928 high school Seniors.  Students were selected as Semifinalists from a pool

Pancakes and Burritos Sent Cheerleaders to WDW

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article; Troy and Natacha Peppers submitted the photo. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving weekend 2019. They participated in November breakfast and burrito fundraisers, at the the City of Morrison Community Room,

December 13 Hospital Auxiliary “Treasure and Bake Sale”

The annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Treasure and Bake Sale” will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. We ask people to donate delicious baked goods and/or new