Avoid Sawyer Road

Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, advises “Please avoid Sawyer Road for the next two days, due to road work.  The Township is installing 2″ of blacktop” on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, 2016.

Have You Seen Max?

We are looking for our lost cat, Max.  He is a black male with copper eyes and is about a year-and-a-half old.  He is neutered, microchipped, and friendly with people. Max went missing from Morrison-Rockwood State Park on Friday, May 20, 2016.  If found, please call Jody anytime, day or

Submit City Garage Sale Listing to the Sentinel by May 27

The Morrison, IL, City-wide Garage Sales are Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, 2016.  The deadline is Friday, May 27, to post an ad in the Whiteside-News Sentinel with your location shown on a map.  Describe your sale items in 25 words. Free garage sale ads are available on

Keep Yard Materials Out of the Streets

The City of Morrison reminds residents that blowing grass, leaves, or other materials into the streets is unlawful (Sec 34-2.12 & 13; Sec 46-60.  Debris in theroadways obstructs water flow and clogs storm sewers.  Thank you. Yard waste can be bagged for weekly Monday pickup. Yard waste may be burned

Body Identified as Charles N. Schoaf

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton stated on Saturday, May 14, 2016, that Charles N. Schoaf of Morrison, IL, has been determined to be the body found in the Rock River in Hillsdale, IL, on Monday, May 9.  His family was notified Friday, May 13. Dental records and an autopsy were

Rain Cancels Track Meet and Practice and Baseball

The Friday, May 13, 2016, Conference Track Meet in Rockridge has been postponed until Monday, May 16, due to the forecast of storms tonight. There will be no Boys Track practice tonight.  Tonight’s baseball games have been canceled due to the incoming weather.  At this time there is no make

Rain Date for MYBS Opening Day May 15

Due to impending rain, Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day will be moved to Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL.  The event opens at 1:30 with music, a 50-50 raffle, auction items to preview, and meal deals of pork chop sandwiches

Sawyer Road Crossing Closed May 9 Through 12

Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, stated, “The Union Pacific Railroad called, informing me they need to close Sawyer Road [railroad] crossing for repairs Monday, May 9, until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday May 12, 2016.”  The projected reopening is “providing all goes well.”

Rain Cancels Track Meet

The F/S Track Meet scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Erie, IL, has been cancelled due to the weather.  Because of time constraints of the end of the season approaching, the meet will not be made up.

Railroad Crossing Closures

Morrison, IL, railroad crossings at Jackson and Genesee Streets will be closed for repairs Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m.

Schools Closed Wednesday, April 20

Morrison Community Unit District #6 classes will be cancelled on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, due to the tragic passing of staff member Rodney Scott last week.  Classes will resume on Thursday, April 21, at the regular times.

Athletic Events Cancelled

All High School athletic events for today, Friday, April 15, 2016, have been cancelled.  A make up date for softball and baseball has not been determined at this time.

Softball Games

The Saturday, April 9, 2016, Morrison High School Softball games at Sterling, IL, are on as scheduled.