January 5 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 5, 2024. Arrests: On Thursday, January 10, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police Department was dispatched to 219 Cedar Street, Morrison, IL, for a harassment complaint. During the investigation it was discovered Charles Sumner, age 47, of Morrison,

Schools Closed Friday

Due to forecasted snow accumulations and dangerous travel conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Snow Emergency Declared Tonight

City of Morrison Administrator Brian Melton commented, “Here we go again! Due to the weather forecasted early Friday morning, January 12, through Saturday, January 13, 2024, the City of Morrison has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY effective tonight, Thursday, January 11, at midnight. The following conditions apply during a Snow Emergency.

January 11 ARC Blood Drive

The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Call the Blood Program Leader Kaywyn Beswick, at 815-718-5117. Make an appointment yourself online

Benefit for Jeg Weets February 18

On Friday, December 20, 2023, Jenna Weets, Morrison, IL wrote, “Thanks to a couple of [husband] Brad’s wonderful coworkers, there will be a benefit for Jeg on Sunday, February 18, [2024,] in Carbon Cliff, IL.” The times are 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Silvis Eagles Club (Fraternal Order of Elks

January Storm Coming This Week

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities shared the following information with Whiteside County Health Department. It regards the potential for another winter storm this Friday, January 12, into Saturday, January 13. Please see the graphics for more information. Visit weather.gov/quadcities for revised predictions

Council Offers Positives

By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council met on Monday, January 8, 2024, with Aldermen Mahaffey and Bruckner not in attendance. City Administrator Brian Melton opened the evening with an introduction of his recent year-end publication of positive happenings, orchestrated by the current City Council. The writing is a “reminder

Snow Emergency Declared January 8 – 10

Due to the weather forecasted through Wednesday morning of this week, January 10, 2024, the City of Morrison has declared a “Snow Emergency” effective today, Monday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. Notices during a declared “Snow Emergency” follow. Residents and businesses. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from fire

Morrison Schools Will Be Closed January 9

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for this evening, Monday, January 8, 2024, and into tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 9, MCUD #6 will cancel classes tomorrow January 9. In the event that WACC is in session, MHS students will not attend.

Supper Tonight at Pizza Ranch Supports WHOA

Pizza and other meal choices will be available for supper tonight, Monday, January 8, 2024, if you take the family to Pizza Ranch, 1377 11th Street N. W., Clinton, IA. Pizza Ranch and White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, are partnering in a fundraiser. It will benefit this organization with

Comic Book Workshop Ends with Art, Cocoa, and Popcorn

Editor’s note: Photos were supplied by Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider (Odell Public Library) and The Loft on Main Volunteer Pat McGarvey . McGarvey and Volunteer Sarah Bull assisted at the party. Twenty-eight, comics-loving Morrison, IL, youngsters took part in a Comic Book Workshop, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Katie

City of Morrison 2023: A Year in Review

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton offers a report, “2023: A Year In Review,” to the community. “It provides some highlights and accomplishments of the City in the past year.” The report can be accessed by this link: 2023; A Year In Review.

December 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, December 29, 2023. Arrests: None The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-30-2023 Olivia Lewis 30 Prophetstown, IL Speeding 12-30-2023 Joseph Broughton 33 Morrison, IL No Valid

DAR Good Citizen Awards

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has three guiding principles, which define their multi-faceted programs, activities, and sponsorships: Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. Open to all High School Seniors enrolled in public or