MHPC Building #23

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

4th Morrison Recycling Day June 21

The 4th Annual Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 649 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The location is behind KAS eRecycling/Stralows’.  Please enter from the east side of the Shell gas station and watch for traffic

More Tickets Available for Brigadoon

Odell Public Library Friends announces more tickets are available for the Chicago, IL, trip to see Brigadoon, a beautiful and beguiling musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014.  Due to a growing waiting list, more tickets have been purchased for the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of this classic Lerner and Loewe

Simpsons Donate Electronics to Library

Dr. William and Deanna Simpson gifted Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, with a 70-inch television.  The local dentist is shown beside the large flatscreen.  The new TV, with accompanying sound system and Blu Ray DVD player, will be located in the Program Room of the library.

MHPC Building History #22

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Junior Girl Scouts Aid Odell Program

Junior Girl Scout Troop #5294 earned the “Investigate, Innovate, Energize” patch with a clever service project to benefit Odell Public Library’s summer reading program.  At 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 12, 2014, the eight members set to work completing 90 book bags crafted from t-shirts.  This colorful recycling idea originated

The Perrys Return in Concert May 16

Continuing with its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome Southern Gospel music’s favorite mixed group, The Perrys, when they return in concert on Friday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Doors will open at 6:00

Survey Request from Hospice

Dear Community Members: One of our goals at Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, is to promote the integration of comprehensive, high-quality, seamless delivery of end-of-life care for individuals, families, and caregivers in our community. We invite you to participate in a Community Awareness Survey and

Southside School Band to Present Spring Concert

Morrison Southside School Fifth Grade Band will present a Spring Concert on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The concert is open to the public, and there is no admission charge.  A few members of the Fifth Grade

“Bounties of Spring” Tea Cancelled

The “Bounties of Spring” tea scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014, has been cancelled.  The Early American Crafters have hosted a series of teas to benefit the recreated village at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Catherine Gravert stated, “We appreciate all the wonderful attendance that we’ve had

Benefit for Baby Parker Pruis

“We are holding a benefit on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Cross Creek [Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL,] for little Parker Pruis,” stated Leslie Harridge.  “He is the son of Caitlin and Casey Pruis, who reside in Morrison.  Parker is four months old and has Hydrocephalus.  He has

May 12 Sheriff’s Report

5-05-14 at 9:46 p.m.  A private citizen reported a possibly impaired driver and Tyler J. Oleson, age 29 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested by Deputies for DUI-Intoxicating Compounds following a traffic stop in Prophetstown.  Prophetstown Police cited him for Inoperable Rear Registration Light.  Prophetstown Police and R & K Towing

Luke Albrecht Receives Golden Apple Award

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Golden Apple, a leader in advancing the teaching profession in Illinois for 29 years, proudly announced the first recipients for the 2014 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.  The 2014 honorees, selected from a pool of 620 nominations and 272 applicants, represent 4th through