December 22 School Board Report

Editor’s note:  The following School Board Report was submitted by Lynette Forth. Members of the Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Elementary Principal Jennifer Oetting noted that 5th grade students from Mr. Eyrich’s class

Tracy Banks-Geiger: Here to Help

“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to be serving the community where I grew up,” stated Tracy Banks-Geiger, as she brings her skill set to Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 15, 2015.  Appointments are in place already, so she will begin in earnest.

Free Community Meals at 1st Presbyterian Church

Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Morrison and other local groups will continue to serve free, well-balanced meals to members of the community.  Meals are served on the second and last Thursday of the month from January through May.  One meal per month will be served in June, July,

January 12 City Council Agenda

On Monday, January 12, 2015, 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 Historic Preservation Commission Report of

Secretary of State Offices Closed January 19

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices that are open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Driver Services facilities that are normally open Tuesday through Saturday will close on Saturday, January

Join President and Mrs. Grant January 18

Area citizens are cordially invited to meet former President Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Dent Grant on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at a Potluck Dinner and reception.  The event will be hosted by Morrison Historical Society and held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.   Doors

Updated Menu Changes to School Lunches

Due to additional changes in the school calendar, these adjustments were made to the 2015 lunch menus at Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools. Monday, January 12:Italian Chicken Patty Whole-grain BunSeasoned Potato CubesFruit and Milk Tuesday, January 13:Quesadilla Sour Cream/SalsaRomaine and DressingCarrots and Ranch (available at the High School only)Fruit and

Schools to Start Two Hours Late

Due to the forecasted temperatures and wind chills, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, January 8, 2015.  Morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, but afternoon Pre-K will be in session.  There will be no WACC Vocational Center transport; High Schoolers should report to

Gaumer Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting January 9

Morrison, IL, Main Street has a couple of new faces on it. Eric and Carrie Gaumer have opened Gaumer Chiropractic, LLC, 125 E. Main Street, and will host their Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 9, 2015, at noon.  Welcome them in the former office of Mance Chiropractic. Stop in and

Free Leg Screening at MCH January 13

Do you have leg pain, varicose veins, or spider veins?  Call Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, now to schedule your appointment for a free leg screening, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The screening only takes about ten minutes. You can

Morrison Police Continue to Investigate Theft

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports that Morrison Police continue its investigation of a stolen historical artifact from Morrison’s Heritage Museum.  The Department is seeking the Community’s help. In November 2014, Morrison’s Heritage Museum reported the theft of an anvil from the front of the museum at 202 E. Lincolnway,