Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8

A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 8, 2015.  Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 7, or on Sunday.  Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn.  Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep.

Think Baseball–Join a Team–Play Trivia

To support the MHS Baseball program, Morrison High School Baseball will hold Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30.  The cost is $10 per person.  Food and drinks will be

The Amish in Whiteside County

“The History of the Amish in Whiteside County” is the featured program of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting on Sunday, March 8, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. Guest speaker will be Ernest Blosser of Tampico, IL, one of

Train Blocks Access to Schools

Due to mechanical failure, there is a train blocking all crossings in Morrison, IL.  Use Garden Plain Road coming to all schools south of the railroad tracks.  It is expected the train will be moved by 8:30 or 8:45 a.m.  The Vocational bus will be delayed until 7:45 a.m.

Chat With Kim Ewoldsen Thursday, February 5

Stop in at the Donnybrook Bakery Cafe, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to visit with Kim Ewoldsen, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Ewoldsen initiates the first of her casual public conversations, to assist her duties as new Executive Director for both Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC ) and Morrison

No School on Monday, February 2

Due to inclement weather, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2015.  Additionally, Odell Public Library will be closed Monday.

Watch Alex Fischbach Tonight of American Idol

Spend tonight with your family in support of local musical artist Alex Fischbach, as he auditions on “American Idol.”   He is shown inside Baked By Liz, 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at the bakery and coffee shop of his parents, Brent and Liz Fischbach. The show airs at 7:00

Still Time to Join Morrison Grand Squares

Tonight, Monday, January 19, 2015, is the last opportunity to join the Morrison Grand Squares’ seventh dance season.  Classes are held at the City of Morrison Community Room, in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Basic/Beginner lessons classes begin at 7:00 p.m.  This activity is for

Notice: Sidewalk Snow Removal

This year the City of Morrison, IL, has been fielding an increased number of complaints regarding un-shoveled sidewalks.  To avoid fines of up to $50, property owners are required to keep their sidewalks unobstructed by snow.   This applies regardless if the residence is occupied.  On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, the

Schools to Start Two Hours Late

Due to the forecasted temperatures and wind chills, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, January 8, 2015.  Morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, but afternoon Pre-K will be in session.  There will be no WACC Vocational Center transport; High Schoolers should report to