January 8 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s November 27, 2013 Report Public Hearing Petition to Annexation Variance application

January 2 Sheriff’s Report

01/01/14 at 9:21 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 88 at the 37 mile marker.  A vehicle driven by Shannon M.Townsend, 29, of Davenport, IA, was westbound on I 88, when she lost control on the snow-covered roadway and a struck a guardrail.  Townsend was

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MHPC Building History #4

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

MHPC Building History #2

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

MHPC Building History #2 (2)

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

Donate to the Food Pantry at VanderVinne Agency

During the month of January 2014, VanderVinne Agency will be collecting items to re-stock the Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  Items that are needed include canned and boxed non-perishables, toiletries, personal hygiene products, and monetary donations.  Owner Angie VanderVinne stated, “We are so blessed to have such a well-supported food pantry

Sullivan’s Patrons Support Food Pantry

Once again, patrons of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, enthusiastically supported store promotions to aid Morrison families, from Friday, November 1, through Monday, December 23, 2013. “The store gave [customers] the opportunity.  We were just the outlet,” commented Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford, right, on Monday, December 30. 

U. S. Postal Service Increases

With a new year come increases in prices to send a First-Class Mail single letter and postcards.  Pricing for Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Extra Services also will be adjusted.  These new fees take effect Sunday, January 26, 2014: letters (one ounce) increase from $0.46 to $0.49 letters–additional ounces–increase

January 7 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, minutes New Business Timeline to finiish National

Yoga Instructor Donates to Food Pantry

In celebration of Yoga with Martina’s 10-year anniversary, a portion of each participant’s fall class fee went to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Pictured left-to-right are business owner Martina Maxfield presenting a check to Kaywyn Beswick, Director of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Maxfield’s yoga studio is located at the

December 26 Sheriff’s Report

12-20-13 at 8:05 a.m.  David L. Laughlin, age 45 of Albany, IL, was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following the investigation of a traffic crash on IL Route 84 near Ebson Road, rural Fulton, IL.  Laughlin was traveling northbound on IL Route

Movies Come to Odell Public Library

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, marks the date of the first in a series of movies to be shown at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The Library and the Whiteside Forum together have purchased a movie license.  Since the Program Room has been