Like so many successful organizations, Morrison Historical Society depends on the services of dedicated volunteers. You may have met some of these friendly folks, as they welcomed visitors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, three days a week in 2012. The museum is open from 1:00
On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, voters in the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election will have the opportunity to select citizens to represent them. Candidates for other Township offices will be published as they become available. The following individuals have filed petitions to run for election to City of
Renee Schroth came home to an unfortunate situation during the blustery snowstorm on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Even in the dark and with blowing snow, up close it was easy to see the roof damaged by the collapse of an enormous pine. Schroth owns the house at 203 Pine Street,
Three requests to opt out of the Historic District by Morrison, IL, owners of E. Main Street properties were analyzed and declined by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on Thursday, December 20, 2012. HPC members reconvened from a Wednesday, December 5, meeting to finalize the requests: Chairman Tim Slavin, Lonnie
The Winter 2013 Chamber Chatter newsletter has been published by Corinne Bender, Administrator, Morrison Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Included are a summary of the last quarter of 2012 and calendar of early 2013 events.
Friday, December 21, 2012 is the Winter Solstice, which began at 6:12 a.m. EST. Although this day will have the shortest amount of daylight, it marks end of the shortening of daylight hours and the return to increasing amounts of daylight tomorrow. In short, on Saturday, December 22, we are
Due to weather conditions, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed Friday, December 21, 2012.
Librarian Connie Boonstra has announced that Odell Public Library will be closed Thursday, December 20, 2012, due to approaching inclement weather.
The final 2012 nominees for Morrison Rotary Students of the Month are Brock Deter and Olivia Vander Bleek. Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He is involved in football, baseball, basketball, and National Honors Society. He also enjoys Key Club, Church Youth Group, and working as a
At the regular City of Morrison Council Meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, an Other Item for Consideration, Discussion, and Information was rescheduled until Wednesday, December 19, at 4:00 p.m. This reconvened meeting, in the lower level Conference Room at City Hall, was set to discuss and take formal action
What a lovely practical math assignment! Sullivan’s Foods, U. S. Route 30 and Madison Street, Morrison, IL, tallied donations and purchases separately, to determine the splendid total donation made to Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The stores’s community service project began with their Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
For a chuckle, read the latest essay by Pam Pickens on the Op/Ed page. “The Budweiser Story” is not what it seems.
To pay tribute to the Friday, December 14, 2012, shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, citizens may gather at any of the four Morrison, IL, school buildings for a 1:00 p.m. prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16. At each site, someone will read Psalm 91. Participants
The financial institution that reaches its 110th anniversary is rare–and one that deserves admiration and congratulations! Farmers National Bank, is celebrating its longevity, Friday, December 14, and Saturday, December 15, 2012, during regular lobby hours. Refreshments will be served. Register for holiday gift baskets. The bank serves customers at three
On Friday, November 30, 2012, Gary L. Spencer enjoyed a convivial retirement gathering in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He held the distinguished position of Whiteside County State’s Attorney for 33 years. Trish Joyce has begun her new career as State’s Attorney. On hand