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
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 10, 2014. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-09-14 Michael W. Ingram 28 Mount Carroll, IL No Valid Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle 01-11-14 Noel R. Fullington, Jr. 42
Speling mastry was on dissplay Wenesday afternoon, January 22, 2014, during the Morrison Junior High Spellling Be. The final contestents battled 14 rownds, before the vicktor–Clara Vegter–sucesfuly spelled “genetic.” Retired Junior High instrucktor Melissa Nyboer pronounsed the wordz and photgraffed the top-three finishers. The femail finalists, left-to-right, whir, Madison Steines,
01-22-14 at 11:29 p.m. Deputies responded to an accident on Garden Plain Road west of Frog Pond Road. Jose F. Perez, age 45 of Clinton, IA, was traveling westbound when his vehicle slid out of control and crashed into a snow bank, causing the vehicle to roll onto its driver’s
To commemorate Black History Month, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents the inspiring movie, “The Help,” based on Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 award-winning novel. The movie will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, on the big screen in the Odell Program Room beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Due to the extreme weather conditions, all Morrison schools and all District #6 events have been canceled for Thursday, January 23, 2014.
After six months and for the last time, Boy-12 walked out of Courtroom 108 at the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He left as an admitted arsonist, having plead guilty to starting a calamitous Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013,
This attractive photograph of Senior Elizabeth Buckwalter, Morrison, IL, was taken at Appel Mill, northeast of town, in more temperate weather of August 2013. It was in preparation for her May 2014 graduation from Morrison High School (MHS.) Her parents are Mike and Colleen Buckwalter, and Seth is her older
January is National Blood Donor Month. This is your opportunity to be a hero. Save up to three lives in an hour. The ARC Blood Drive will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 23, 2014. You
For those who plan to complete their high school education and earn a General Education Diploma (GED), classes are available conveniently at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The free instruction is from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday in room 7-G. Enrollment is open so
The Morrison High School Girls Basketball game scheduled for tonight, January 22, 2014, against Erie has been canceled due to weather.
Please note these changes for a second MHPC meeting this month. Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Friday, January 24, 2014, in the offices of Bill Shirk, 301 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance New Business Unfinished Business
Morrison High School announces scholars who qualified for the Honor Roll during 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester, of the 2013-2014 school year. 2nd Quarter 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014: Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Hannah Rillie, Trever Troutman, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015: Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Hunter Hamstra, Emily
Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will start AT THEIR REGULAR TIMES on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. The notice regarding a late start was not intended for publication. The Editor regrets the mistake and confusion it may have caused families.
Everyone is invited to join Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center for a Coffee Social every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the company of others over a free, hot coffee at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, For more information, call 815-772-7288.