The newly organized Morrison Park Board met on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. All members were in attendance: Barb Benson, Parks and Rec Director Jim DuBois, Jim Strating, Matt Tichler,
On Monday, February 23, 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 Appointment of Temporary Meeting Chairman Public Comment Board and Commission Reports
Retired Morrison Junior High Art Instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr. will give a two-night presentation on 19th-century painter Vincent van Gogh on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The event, “Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Vincent
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: Highway & Landfill A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from January
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, presented a check to Deb Stiefel from United Way of Whiteside County. MCH employees conducted a holiday mystery box promotion, from Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19. All ticket revenues were given to United Way. Marketing
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
Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), “More Than S’mores” (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors! In 2015, Girl Scouts of
Ronald Jay Medenblik, 69, of Fulton, IL, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Ronald “Dutch” was born November 7, 1945, in Driesum, Friesland, the Netherlands, to Julius T. and Eleonora (DeVries) Medenblik. The family immigrated to the United States in 1949 when he was three years
Nova J. Parker, 75, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, IL, formerly of Albany, IL, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the nursing home. Nova was born October 12, 1939, in Flora, IL, to Albert R. and Lucille (Rhoades) Crumbacher. She was educated in the Flora grade schools and
Do you remember singing “We Shall Overcome” or “This Little Light of Mine” decades ago? Come hear them again Sunday, February 22, 2015, in concert with award-winning Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo. At Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Vallillo will perform essential songs from the Civil Rights Movement
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 30, 2015. Arrests: On Monday, February 16, 2015, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 109 E. Morris Street, Apartment 1, Morrison, IL, regarding a possible incident of Trespassing/Criminal Damage. As a result
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Jim and Jeff Workman, former and current owners, respectively, of Workman Heating & Cooling, Inc., 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The three-generation business began July 5, 1949, by Irvin and Lorraine Workman. Father Jim, left,
Joe Klimson and Rena Heusinkveld were crowned Resthave Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen. Thenewly-expanded facility is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses-for-a-day!
Isabelle J. Benson , 90, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at the nursing home. Isabelle was born September 11, 1924, in Fulton, IL, to Elmer and Elizabeth (Ottens) Van Dellen. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of
It has been four months since I was up before sunrise. On a cloudless Wednesday, February 18, 2015, I enjoyed watching the marigold sun climb into the tree branches outside my bedroom window, while I prepared for work. I paused to visualize my piece of earth actually rotating away from