Find a Friend Who Really Knows You

Happy Tails Animal Shelter works with animal control facilities to rescue animals, before they have to be euthanized to make space.  Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL, is located between Dixon Avenue and Route 30.  The shelter is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and

December 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 5, 2014. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-21-14 Jacob H. Wiebenga  21 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed / Accident 12-07-14 John J. Gillen 

David A. Webb (1946 – 2014)

David A. Webb, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 12, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. David was born June 2, 1946, in Rock Springs, WY, to Denver D. and Lillie Mae (Smith) Webb. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools and was a veteran of the U.

Christmas Walk Photos

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Bush of thecity1.com captured the essence of the Saturday, December 6, 2014, Christmas Walk, in Morrison, IL.  Her photos will appear on the Chamber website.  Ron and Vicki Wiebenga, seated at left, and Bob and Irma Brands were early diners at the

SVCC Adult Classes Schedule

Sauk Valley Community College will offer Adult Education classes in GED Preparatory, reading, math, and English as a Second Language (ESL.)  Community Learning Labs also are available during Spring 2015.  New sessions begin the week of Monday, January 12, and Monday, March 16.  See the listings, locations, times, and instructors

Ebenezer Reformed Church Advent Events

The season of Advent continues at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, Let us prepare you for Christmas.  The season of Advent continues at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Let us prepare you for Christmas.

James P. Snyder (1930 – 2014)

James P. Snyder, 84, of Sarah Harding, Clinton, IA, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Jim was born October 10, 1930, in Ustick Township, IL, to Cornelius and Grace (Smith) Snyder. He was educated in the Morrison Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison

2014 Morrison Christmas Services

You are invited to celebrate the 2014 Christmas season at the following 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold two candlelit services on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 5:00 and 11:00 p.m.  The later service offers songs by the choir. Brethren in Christ

Lasagna Supper for Mission Trip

Looking for someone to prepare you a yummy lasagna supper?  The Aftershock Youth Group of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be holding their annual Lasagna Dinner Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Enjoy garlic bread, salad, dessert, and

1ST Gateway and MCF Credit Unions to Merge

The Directors of Camanche, IA,-based 1ST Gateway and Morrison, IL,-based MCFCU have approved a partnership after signing an “Intent to Merge” agreement to combine the two organizations. The Directors of both credit unions agree that their memberships will gain from this merger through expanded locations, enhanced product and service offerings,

December 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/09/14 11:03 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Benjamin Gary Sandrock, 38, of Lyndon, IL, on Prophet and Bottom Roads for D.U.I. – Alcohol, Leaving Scene of Property Damage Crash, and Failure to Reduce Speed to

December 8 City Council Report

On Monday, December 8,, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Everett Pannier at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The meeting was adjourned about an hour and a half later. In attendance were City Administrator Barry