Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to run–or rerun–for the offices of Aldermen in Wards 1 through 4, in the City of Morrison, IL. Aldermen Michael Blean (Ward 1) and Scott Connelly (Ward 4) submitted petitions to run for another four-year term. Aldermen Leo Sullivan and
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen offered this information regarding the effective date of the Morrison, IL, 1% City Sales Tax. “The 1% sales tax goes into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2015, not Thursday, January 1.” In addition, “The City’s understanding is that the Illinois Department of Revenue notifies retailers of the
Bethesda Blaze, Relay for Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, is sponsoring their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Shifts are 5:30 p.m. (an earlier time this year) and 8:30 p.m. at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison.
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one,” advises Brad Paisley. How will you begin your 2015 book?
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Wild Winter Wednesday at Windmill Cultural Center will present “Tracking Turtles” with Wildlife Biologist Jeramie Strickland, pictured below holdiing an Ornate Box Turtle specimen. Wild Winter Wednesday mornings begin at 9:00 a.m. with beverages and snacks before programs begin at 9:15. The facility is easily accessible
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Team achieved many goals at the Byron Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Byron, IL. Fifteen Seahorses made the trip to this eventful meet, where they swam 56 Lifetime Best Swims and had 63 Top-Eight finishes. The following four Seahorses
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 19, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Morrison Police received a complaint of an Order of Protection violation. The protected person is a 16-year-old female juvenile of Morrison, IL. As a result of
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
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
De Immigrant Volunteer Millers have sponsored monthly programs at the Windmill Cultural Center for the last five years, with attendance increasing each year. The millers will continue monthly programs in 2015 with an array of educational, historical, cultural, and musical opportunities. Programs have been organized by the Volunteer Millers with
Jean E. Harris, 67, of Chadwick, IL, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Jean was born April 9, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Lyle F. and Roelvina E.(Hook) Paschal. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1965 graduate of Morrison
On Sunday, November 9, 2014, 13 Seahorses participated in the East Moline, IL, Age Group and Senior Fall Swim Meet at the United Township High School Pool. The Seahorses brought home 26 ribbons and had 29 Lifetime Best Swims. Congratulations to Emily Henson, shown below, who qualified for the Regional
Seven Seahorses made the trip to Rock Island, IL, High School to compete in the 3rd Annual Spook and Splash Swim Meet on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2014. The Seahorses had 18 Top-6 finishes and 19 Lifetime Best Swims. Congratulations to Evan Scott, pictured below, who qualified
On Saturday, October 11, 2014, 12 Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, to compete in the 2014 Fall Fantastic Swim Meet. The Seahorses had 27 Top-6 finishes and 18 Lifetime Best Swims in their first swim meet of the fall season. Gracen Harmon, pictured below, also qualified
The 2014 Speedo Illinois Summer Regional Championship Meet was held at Downer’s Grove, IL, South High School on Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, 2014. Seven Seahorses qualified and were able to swim in this meet. The swimmers did a fantastic job, with 16 lifetime best swims and 12