April House Open House September 12

April House Children’s Advocacy Center will host a joyous Open House in its new location, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 12, 2014.  Visitors may arrive between noon and 2:00 p.m. to tour the renovated site on the northwest corner.  Over several months, members of Sunshine Rotary,

Pancakes & Paintings Aid Wrestlers September 21

Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown meal from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.  Let the Mustangs prepare your meal; you have two options.  The breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage,

September 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8/28/14 at 11:46 a.m.   Kaleb M. Gibbons, 18, of Sterling, IL, was arrested in the 900 block of West Avenue for resisting/obstructing a police officer.  He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. 9/2/14 at

Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Dispensing Moves Forward

“Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster.  The State of Illinois, along with nearly two dozen other states, agrees.  Medical marijuana cards were issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health to over 2000 Illinoisans during three days               “Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster. 

Seal Coating Monday, September 8

Due to this weather, seal coating has been delayed again.  Weather permitting, seal coating will be applied to all three streets on Monday, September 8, 2014. No Parking signs will not be placed along these streets as a reminder.  Questions may be directed to City of Morrison Director of Public

September 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, September 8, 2014, 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 Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission

Don’t Miss the Last Farmers’ Markets

There are only four weeks left for the Morrison Farmers’ Market.  If you have not experienced this jewel of Morrison, do not let this season pass you by.  Stock up now for the winter at each visit to the market.   There are great produce items available at the market

Masons to Sell Pizzas at Paint the Town

During Paint the Town, Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 will sell Manny’s pizzas in their dining hall, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  Buy a slice or whole pizza in these flavors:  sausage and mushroom pepperont cheese.

Housing Coalition Seeks Request for Qualifications

The Northwestern Illinois Housing Coalition (NIHC) is an initiative of Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) in collaboration with the following entities/organizations:  the City of Rock Island, the City of Moline, the City of East Moline, City of Sterling, the City of Fulton, City of Morrison, Arc of the Quad

Maximum-Security Prisoners Save Rescued Dogs

Editor’s note:  Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, Wellness Editor, submitted this feature to The Huffingtion Post on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.   There are a dozen poignant photographs of inmates, trainers, dogs, and prison personnel.  Read slowly the essays prisoners wrote to qualify for the dog-training program. “August 9, 2014, was one of

Golden Anniversary for Hilltop Lanes

Mike and Elizabeth Hamilton have a golden anniversary to celebrate with the public at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 6, 2014.  This Customer Appreciation Day will honor his family’s ownership of the bowling alley for 50 years, from 1964 to 2014. Toast Mike and

The More Travelers, the Lower the Cost

Morrison Travel Club invites all interested persons to register now for a spring 2015 experience to Europe.  Discover “The Best of the Netherlands” from Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 25, 2015.  Consider the optional extension experience, “The Best of Belgium,” from April 25, through Wednesday, April 29.  Arrangements have been

Football Field Named for Keith Hensler

Former Morrison, IL, athlete Keith Hensler was honored Friday night, August 29, 2014, at the school where he was a longtime teacher and coach.  During the first home game of the season, the field at Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, WI, was  re-named Hensler Field.   Ten years after leading

School Will Be Held Thursday, September 4, 2014

Despite the report on the WQAD TV Channel 8 website, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be in session on Thursday, September 4, 2014.  The website listed Quad Cities and area schools that would dismiss tomorrow due to high temperatures.  By 9:00 p.m. MCUD was no longer listed.