Looking for some fun on Friday evening, November 28, 2014? Come join us for a delicious potluck supper and meet our guests, who are visiting Morrison, IL, over the weekend. The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend program has been a part of Morrison’s Thanksgiving tradition since the 1960’s. This is a
The Chamber of Commerce would like participants to submit their Christmas Tree Walk Silent Auction form to the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, by Tuesday, November 18, 2014. This is so preparatory paperwork can be completed prior to the auction, Saturday, December 6. Artists should take decorated
Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014, in the Whiteside county Borar Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; City Attorney Tim Zollinger; Treasurer Evan Haag;
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11/14/14 9:45 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Colton J. Zigler, 19, of Sterling, IL, in the 2100 block of Reno Road, Sterling, on a Whiteside County warrant for Leaving the Scene of an Accident with
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members want you to join them in a Morrison Cash Mob, for the upcoming hit on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Show up at headquarters–the Chamber office–221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 1:00 p.m., to find out which unsuspecting business will be mobbed. Dark glasses
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
As people prepare to exchange gifts during the holidays, consider the ultimate gift–life. By donating a pint of your healthy blood, you make it possible to save the lives of up to three people. The donation process takes about an hour, start-to-finish, which equates to 20 minutes of your time
Members of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please note the date and time change. All are welcome to enjoy a hearty, well-balanced meal and socializing. The church is located
This naked, 2-foot-tall, evergreen tree is pleading for someone to take it home, dress and embellish it, and return it to its companions in the Christmas Tree Walk Silent Auction fundraiser. Dozens of decorated trees will gather in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 7, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, November 8, 2014, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of E. Morris Street and the Odell Public Library, regarding a possible assault that had occurred.
Mick Welding submitted this press release. Shown is the the Rotary Club District 6420 Governor, Shannon Scheffel, right, presenting Morrison, IL, Rotary Club President, Tanner Girard, with a new placard. After the presentation, District Governor Scheffel spoke about her vision for the next three years as our district leader. She
Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director Mick Welding, CEO Pam Pfister, and Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on Friday, November 14, 2014. Welding remarked, “Thrivent was one of our sponsors of the Jitterbug for the ER fundraising event[, held
Chris Vanderleest, left, representing Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, presented a check to Mick Welding, Morrison Hospital Foundation Marketing Director; CEO Pam Pfister; Foundation Board member Kelly Vegter on ????. Thrivent was one of the sponsors of the “Jitterbug for the ER” fundraising event, held ????. Welding stated, “Because of
Family Chef, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is the venue for a free pancake breakfast, with coffee or tea, to benefit Robert Fulton of Morrison. The meal is Monday, November 24, 2014, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. All donations will go toward his medical expenses. Fulton has not been able
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, 24 Morrison Junior High and High School students will collaborate with hundreds of other students from 105 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival. These students will work together in a day of rehearsals, to put together three concerts of