Aid Firemen: Clear Snow from Fire Hydrants

It was suggested that Morrison, IL, residents and business owners assist the Fire Department, by clearing snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes/buildings.  It would be problematic if firemen had to shovel snow to locate hydrants, prior to putting out a blaze.  Do your civic duty for

Free Throw Competition Cancelled

Due to weather conditions, the Knights of Columbus have cancelled their Free Throw Competition at Morrison Junior High School.  It was to take place at noon on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Correction: Schools to Start on Time

Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will start AT THEIR REGULAR TIMES on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.  The notice regarding a late start was not intended for publication.   The Editor regrets the mistake and confusion it may have caused families.

70 MPH Limit Not in Force Without Signage

Blame it on recent heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures.  Illinois Department of Transportation employees have been unable to install all of approximately 900 new 70 miles per hour speed limit signs, to meet their Friday, January 17, 2014, deadline.  Legislation went into effect–sort of–on Wednesday, January 1, allowing the increased

Garbage Collection Moved One Day

The City of Morrison announces a change in the refuse pick up schedule, which is due to the cold weather.  According to Moring Disposal, refuse collection has been delayed one day during the week of Monday, January 6, through Friday, January 10, 2014, for ALL routes.  Tuesday’s collection will be

No School Tuesday, January 7

Due to the extreme weather conditions, all Morrison Community School District #6 classes are cancelled for Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  All District activities are cancelled as well.

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