Quilt Designs Led Slaves to Freedom

Master quilter Connie Barr, Morrison, IL, entertained guests and members of Morrison Historical Society on Sunday, January 19, 2014, during the organization’s Annual Meeting.  Several of Barr’s fabric works were visible in Morrison United Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison.  Member Karen Zuidema had decorated tables for the

B. C. Atherton to the Rescue

Robert “B. C.” Atherton is the son of Former Mayor Robert and Margo Atherton of Morrison, IL.  B. C. will be remembered by the Morrison High School Class of 1976.  He resides in Des Plaines, IL, with wife Marianne and sons Sam, 18, and Nicholas, 15. Atherton is a Technical

January 20 Sheriff’s Report

01-09-14 at 10:20 a.m.  Thomas V. Keller, age 19 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis following a traffic stop in Sterling, IL.  He was processed and released with a Notice to Appear. 01-13-14 at 5:55 p.m.  Jesse I. Stout, age

Stephanie Schroeder’s Second Scholarship

Alexandre Dumas stated, “Nothing succeeds like success.” Stephanie Schroeder’s smile reflects the gratification of earning a second consecutive scholarship from Computer Systems Institute (C.S.I.) in Chicago, IL. Schroeder is a 2012 graduate of Morrison High School.  She will attend her second graduation in May 2014, after completing trainings to become

Jim Eggleston Harkness

Pete Harkness is extremely excited to welcome Jim Eggleston to Pete Harkness Chevrolet in Morrison, and entire Pete Harkness Auto Group.  Jim is brings over 30 years of automotive knowledge and experience from the Sauk Valley area. Used Operations Director Pete Harkness Auto Group2811 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61081815-625-6300www.peteharkness.com  

March Kindergarten Screenings

The Morrison School District is sponsoring a developmental screening for those four and five-year-old children who will be eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2014-2015 school year (age five before September 1, 2014.)  The following screenings are for children who are not currently enrolled in any preschool or other learning

Jr. Tackle Football Trivia Night February 1

Enjoy competition, collaboration, chow, and chuckles on Saturday, February 1, 2014, as you support Morrison Junior Tackle Football during Trivia Night.  The venue is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 6:30.  Admission is $10 per person.  Teams of

Congress Passes Funding for Prisons

Editor’s note:  The following QuadCity Times news article by Ed Tibbetts is reprinted from Monday, January 13, 2014.  The photo was added by thecity1.com. A $1 trillion spending bill hammered out by U. S. House and Senate negotiators includes “robust” funding for new Federal prisons, according to area lawmakers, calling

Quinn’s Jewelry Donates to Food Pantry

Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 16, 2014.  He presented canned goods, boxed side dishes, Doritos, cookies, and $230 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The 10:30 a.m. transfer was a pleasant

Grants Available from Morrison Area Community Foundation

The Morrison Area Community Foundation announces that a new round of grants will become available in March.  Grant applications must be submitted by Saturday, March 1, 2014.  Guidelines, eligibility requirements, and applications are available online at the Foundation’s web site:  www.morrisonareacf.org or at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W.

THE National Bank Collects Winter Outerwear

All branch locations of THE National Bank will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter outerwear (coats, hats, gloves, etc.), in all sizes, this Friday, January 17, 2014.  Each branch will select a local charity to receive all the donated items.  This is just one of the many ways

Whiteside Forum: Human and Civil Rights and Civility

We continue our exploration of Human Rights at our next Whiteside Forum event Thursday January 23, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library.  The library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The public in cordially invited to attend the first program

MHPC Building History #6

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 Junior High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Lindsey Houldson, Grace Steines, Jade Stock, Taylor Stratton, Zailey Greeno, Hannah Stralow, John Taylor, Gracen Harmon, Nathan Mickley, Jakob Gaffey, Nicholas Allen, Kara Saville. 6th Grade

Guys in Ties at Chamber Annual Dinner

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014.  The buffet will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6:00 p.m.  Returning to delight Chamber members and the