Drop Off Donated Toys at Fire Department December 2

On Saturday, December 2, 2017, during the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk and Lighted Parade, the public is invited to bring unwrapped toys to the Fire Station as a community donation.  Gifts will be matched to appropriate local children and wrapped on Tuesday, December 19, beginning at 6:00

Missing Woman Alert: Carol J. Leechman

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports a missing person’s alert for Carol J. Leechman, 55 years old, from the Como Road area, in Sterling, IL.  She is 5′ 5″ tall, weighing 120 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.  Leechman was last seen at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017.  

Basketball Adcraft Store Open Until November 12

The Adcraft Webstore is now open for Boys Basketball purchases.  The deadline to order is Sunday, November 12, 2017.  The estimated ship date is Wednesday, November 29. Click her to see the apparel options:  http://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=4530.  

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

Daylight Saving Time concludes Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2:00 a.m.  Set time pieces, clocks, appliances, and vehicle clocks back one hour. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

No F/S Football Game October 20

Bureau Valley High School is unable to field a Fresh/Soph team this week. There will be only a Varsity football game, played in Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 20, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Fun In Morrison on Saturday, September 9

Enjoy any or all of these local events, Saturday, September 9, 2017. 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Morrison Farmers’ Market, behind the Whiteside County Court Services, 200 block of E. Lincolnway 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Main Street Fall Clean-up, Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. 

Alternate Bus Pick Up and Drop Off During Seal Coating

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, The Whiteside County Highway Department will begin seal coating the following roads:  Scenic, Sycamore, most of Sunset, Hilltop, Terrace, Ridgewood, Greenland, and Millikan.  Should this work not be completed on Wednesday, it will be completed on Thursday, August 31.  Please plan on the buses picking up

Note Picket Line at Morrison High School

Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance stated, “The construction company hired by the District to complete the HVAC work at the High School and Southside is currently involved in a labor dispute with a local union. If you drive by the High School today, Monday, August 28, 2017, you will see

Seal Coating August 30 and 31

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, August 30, Whiteside County Highway Department will begin seal coating the following roads for the City of Morrison:  Scenic, Sycamore, most of Sunset, Hilltop, Terrace, Ridgewood, Greenland, and, Milikan.  If your street does not get completed on August 30, it will be completed on Thursday, August

Attention: Southside School Parents

Editor’s note: Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this notice to parents.  I wanted to send a quick reminder to Southside parents.  If you drop your child off at school in the morning, please do that in the front of the building.  The parking lot in the rear of the school is

Back to School Bash August 5

Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., there will be games, prizes, balloon animals, and bounce houses.  The event is free to the public.  Be

Kunes Country Car Show and Jambalaya

Combine free custom car viewing and free lunch, the Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison Car Show, on Saturday, July 29, 2017.  The location is 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Cars will be displayed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Classics, street rods, vintage models, and attractive painted vehicles are