Pruis Family Benefit June 20

Join us for a great cause!  On Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, there will be a Lyme Disease Benefit to assist a local family:  Cory and Nikki Pruis and their daughters, Karrigan and Lillian. All of the family members have

Girl Scouts Seek Women Role Models in Stem Fields

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is partnering with Techbridge’s “Role Models Matter Project” to offer targeted training to women working in the fields of science, technology, and engineering.  These are women who want to be role models for future generations.  Volunteers will receive free training and resources to help

Hear The Johnson Strings June 14

On Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Johnson Strings will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  From the Heartland of America, this award-winning family string ensemble has been entertaining audiences across the U. S. for seven years.

Advantage One Member Appreciation Day June 13

The community is invited to attend the 55th Anniversary Member Appreciation Cookout at Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   The Credit Union will be grilling hot dogs for the event.  Cake and ice

Dorothy C. Wilson (1918 – 2015)

Dorothy C. Wilson, 97, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Monday June 8, 2015, at Resthave Home. Dorothy was born January 31, 1918, in Morrison, to Carl F. and Reka (Camps) Meiners. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. She was first married to Lawrence J.

June 8 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06-01-15 at 7:31 p.m.  Ruben Morales, Jr., age 37 of Elgin, IL, was stopped by Deputies on I-88 at milemarker 17 for speeding.  He was arrested for

May 26 City Council Report

On Monday, May 26, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 8:12.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly,

Alene Rose Pleasnick (1929 – 2015)

Alene Rose Pleasnick, 85, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Resthave Home. Alene was born October 9, 1929, in Sandusky, OH, to Alphonse and Wilma I. (Armstrong) Good. She was educated in the Sandusky Grade Schools and was a graduate of Norwalk High School in

Varsity Baseball Season Statistics

Head Varsity Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth submitted statistics for the Morrison, IL, Varsity Baseball team this year.  The Mustangs finished the 2015 season 22-and-5. Click here for the game scores. Click here for the batting stats. Click here for the fielding stats. Click here for the pitching stats.

City of Morrison Annual Report

Click here to read the complete Annual Report, composed by City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, “This report summarizes activities of the City of Morrison[, IL,] throughout Fiscal Year 2015–Thursday, May 1, 2014 through Thursday, April 30, 2015.” “Every year vast numbers of residents work together to make Morrison a desirable place

Detour Map to Timber Lake Playhouse

Theatre-goers who drive to Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, IL, may meet with traffic repairs.  The staff advises, “We recommend allowing some extra travel time if your trip to TLP involves [Illinois] Highway 40.” Highway 40 is under construction near Milledgeville, IL, and it is completely closed

See All That is New at MCH on June 7

Morrison Community Hospital has many enhancements to patient care.  They will showcase them for residents of the Hospital District during an Open House on Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Tasty food and refreshments will be served. Tour the

Community Recycling Day June 6

Morrison Chamber of Commerce and its Chamber partners will host the 5th Annual Community Recycling Day, Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The location is behind KAS eRecydling, 649 W. Linconway, Morrison, IL.  Thank you for your participation! We send a huge thank you to our

June 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 8, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Historic Preservation Commission Report of