MCH Memorial Tree Lighting

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, offers residents of the community the opportunity to purchase an ornament in honor of a loved one who is not with us on this holiday season.  Click here to see the names of those who purchased a 2014 ornament and their

CGH Influenza-Related Visitor Policy Change

You may have noticed that more people in the community are coming down with the flu this year. In just the past several weeks, there has been a rise in the number of patients visiting the CGH Medical Center Emergency Department and our outpatient clinics due to this illness.  The

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend

Eleven international guests arrived at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, to celebrate Thanksgiving with local host families. Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, provided a fun Friday, November 28, afternoon as families and guests tried their skill at bowling. Friday

December 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 5, 2014. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-21-14 Jacob H. Wiebenga  21 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed / Accident 12-07-14 John J. Gillen 

Christmas Walk Photos

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Bush of thecity1.com captured the essence of the Saturday, December 6, 2014, Christmas Walk, in Morrison, IL.  Her photos will appear on the Chamber website.  Ron and Vicki Wiebenga, seated at left, and Bob and Irma Brands were early diners at the

2014 Morrison Christmas Services

You are invited to celebrate the 2014 Christmas season at the following 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold two candlelit services on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 5:00 and 11:00 p.m.  The later service offers songs by the choir. Brethren in Christ

MADC Hires Ewoldsen

Editor’s note:  Kim Ewoldsen will direct the activities of two important community organizations. On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Jerry Lindsey, President of Morrison Area Development Corporation, announced the hiring of Kimberly ( Kim) Ewoldsen as the new Director of Economic Development.  She is the new Chamber of Commerce Director as

Lasagna Supper for Mission Trip

Looking for someone to prepare you a yummy lasagna supper?  The Aftershock Youth Group of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be holding their annual Lasagna Dinner Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Enjoy garlic bread, salad, dessert, and

December 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/09/14 11:03 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Benjamin Gary Sandrock, 38, of Lyndon, IL, on Prophet and Bottom Roads for D.U.I. – Alcohol, Leaving Scene of Property Damage Crash, and Failure to Reduce Speed to

December 8 City Council Report

On Monday, December 8,, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Everett Pannier at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The meeting was adjourned about an hour and a half later. In attendance were City Administrator Barry

MHPC Building History #51

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

MHPC Building History #50

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