Beginning Crafting Workshop

If you desire to try a new handcraft, the Mission Group of Morrison United Methodist Church has a perfect learning opportunity.  On Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., seven women will instruct participants in six artistic techniques.  “How to Get Started” takes place in the Fellowship Hall,

Red Cross Thank You

Editor’s note:  Fireman Arian Landheer, at right, is a member of the Lyndon Fire Department. Letter to the Editor: Our local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers and staff as well as dozens of fire departments, community organizations, businesses, and volunteers responded on scene and behind the scenes to

Water Run-Off is Well #4 Testing

New pump equipment is functioning at Well #4 in Kelly Park, Morrison, IL.  On Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, Layne Christensen Company put the well to the test.  Residents in the area will note water streaming down the street into the catch basin–a normal and welcome part of the testing

September MACF Grants Available

The Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) announces that a new round of grants will become available in September 2013.  Grant applications must be submitted by September 1.  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.

Buy Alumni Game and Meal Tickets Now

Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013.  If you buy a meal ticket at thecity1.com, 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, the price is $5.  If you purchase at the event, the cost is $6.  If you buy a game ticket, $5 goes to the Mustang football

Free Backpack and Supplies

The first day of school in Morrison Community Unit District #6 is Monday, August 19, 2013.  Does your child need a new backpack, complete with school supplies, for grades Pre-K through 5th?  Crossroads Community Church and Missionz for Kidz will donate them at no cost. This year is the 4th

July 2013 ARC Blood Drive Report

It was a hot and humid day, pretty usual for July.  On Tuesday, July 16, the 4th Morrison ARC Blood Drive of 2013 was held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, with the City Hall thermometer reaching into the high 90’s. The sponsor for the day

July 24 Sheriff’s Report

07-19-13 at 9:26 a.m.  Angelina K. Schafer, age 24 of Clinton, IA, was stopped on IL Route 84 at Covell Road for speeding and arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  She was processed at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and released on a Notice to Appear.  Assisting on scene was

Illinois Members to Meet Bureau of Prisons

U. S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U. S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced Wednesday, July 24, 2013, that the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which Durbin is a member, approved funding for the activation of the Thomson correctional facility in Thomson, IL.  Funding was at the level that was requested

July 22 City Council Report

On Monday, July 22, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; Treasurer Evan Haag; Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois; City Engineer Mick Groenwold; City Attorney

July 10 School Board Report

Jean Eggemeyer submitted this report. Jim Prombo, Board President, called meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, and ordered the roll call.  All members were present.  Prombo led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The agenda and minutes of four previous meetings were approved. Superintendent’s ReportSuperintendent Suellen Girard

Key Club Hosts Blood Drive

The Morrison High School Key Club hosts its 3rd annual Summer Blood Drive through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Wednesday, July 24, 2013.  It runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  Key Club is earning grant money for hosting this

Boy-16 Released to Grandfather’s Supervision

Under the direction of The Honorable William McNeal, the tenor of Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse began with less tension on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.  The morning marked a First Appearance of Boy-16, the juvenile who admitted starting a Main Street fire on

July 19 Chamber Tasting

A wide age range of adults attended the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Beer and Wine Tasting on Friday, July 19, 2013.  Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, was the location for the first time event.  Fifteen beverages were offered for sampling between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Fair Premium Books Are Ready

PREMIUM BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 143rd ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR, WHICH RUNS TUESDAY, AUGUST 13th and RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th  MORRISON – Premium books for the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 13th – 17th are now available at banks throughout the county.  Over $115,500 in