MHPC Building History #56

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

December 22 School Board Report

Editor’s note:  The following School Board Report was submitted by Lynette Forth. Members of the Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Elementary Principal Jennifer Oetting noted that 5th grade students from Mr. Eyrich’s class

Tracy Banks-Geiger: Here to Help

“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to be serving the community where I grew up,” stated Tracy Banks-Geiger, as she brings her skill set to Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 15, 2015.  Appointments are in place already, so she will begin in earnest.

Free Community Meals at 1st Presbyterian Church

Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Morrison and other local groups will continue to serve free, well-balanced meals to members of the community.  Meals are served on the second and last Thursday of the month from January through May.  One meal per month will be served in June, July,

Donna Joan Smith (1947 – 2015)

Donna Joan Smith, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Born August 27, 1947 in Sterling, IL, she was a daughter of Donald and Harriet Joyce (Garland) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Smith on

January 12 City Council Agenda

On Monday, January 12, 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

Secretary of State Offices Closed January 19

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices that are open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Driver Services facilities that are normally open Tuesday through Saturday will close on Saturday, January

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder.  The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly on Thursdays, March 5, through May 21, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Classes will meet at KSB Hospital, 403 E.

Join President and Mrs. Grant January 18

Area citizens are cordially invited to meet former President Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Dent Grant on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at a Potluck Dinner and reception.  The event will be hosted by Morrison Historical Society and held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.   Doors

Updated Menu Changes to School Lunches

Due to additional changes in the school calendar, these adjustments were made to the 2015 lunch menus at Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools. Monday, January 12:Italian Chicken Patty Whole-grain BunSeasoned Potato CubesFruit and Milk Tuesday, January 13:Quesadilla Sour Cream/SalsaRomaine and DressingCarrots and Ranch (available at the High School only)Fruit and

Elwyn D. Newendyke (1950 – 2015)

Elwyn D.Newendyke, 64, passed away January 8, 2015, at Landmark Hospital, Columbia, MO. Elwyn was born October 14, 1950, to Edward E. and Marian G. Newendyke in Morrison, IL. In February 1978 he married Iola D. Medenblik in Fulton, IL. At the age of four and a half years, the