Mike and Alicia Cozzie, owners of Co-Z Corner Convenience Store, marked their opening at 401 Tech Drive (formally Meadowbrook Drive), Morrison, IL, with a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Attending the ribbon cutting were family, friends, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members, and community
Editor’s note: Stanley R. Mitick, Morrison, IL, has been committed to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail since its inception. He prepared the following remarks for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony held on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Because of recent knee replacement surgery, however, he asked Glenn Ackeburg, also a member of Friends
At 1:30 p.m., Mark Pruis addressed the audience that filled the Morrison’s Heritage Museum Hearth Room, on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He described planning that led to his creation of an elegant, cherry display case, now in the center of the upstairs gallery. It was put to use for the
Sarah Stephan paused in her painting atop the front entrance to 311 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She and her Unite Work Camp co-workers were nearly finished painting this home for the day. They will work from Tuesday, June 17, through Saturday, June 21. The
After an earlier rain, the weather cooperated to bless “darn near a mile-long ‘Welcome’ mat, put out by Friends of the Parks!” proclaimed George Bellovics. He is the Landscape Architect who helped design the extension of the bicycle trail which parallels Crosby Road. Supportors of all ages and canine companions
Daniel E. Scott, 50, of 805 1st Street North, Lyndon, IL, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at his home. Daniel was born September 1, 1963, in Morrison, IL, to Robert E. and Florence L. (Williams) Scott. He received his High School diploma through Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL, where he
Three of the City’s permanent summer helpers have been spreading carpets of red mulch all over Morrison, IL. You may have noticed their handiwork at the Morrison Sports Complex playground Kelly Park playground Water Works Park playground base of the “Big Red Sign” behind the Police Department City parking lot
This notice appeared Thursday, June 19, 2014, to advertise the services of two friends, neighbors, and classmates. It was taped to the Daily Gazette distribution box outside the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Other notices were placed “in a lot of places,” according to one of the
The 4th annual Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The location on the west side of town is 649 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, (behind KAS eRecycling/Stralow’s.) Click here for specifics.
The Clintonish Knitters are taking reservations for the 5th Annual Knitters’ Market Bus Trip to Schaumburg, IL, on Saturday, August 9, 2014. The cost for the trip, including the market ticket, is $30. Non-knitters are invited to join us for a day of shopping at IKEA, Woodfield Mall, Streets of
Rick M. Beswick, 53, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Rick was born April 17, 1961, in Clinton, IA, to Thomas and Jane (Hetz) Beswick. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and
Come out and see this great addition to the south side of town and show your support for Mike and Alicia Cozzie in their venture. On Saturday, June 21, 2014, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Activities are planned to appeal to
Secretary Trent Bush submitted this report. Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball (MYBS) held its Opening Day Celebration on Friday, May 9, 2014, at the Morrison Sports Complex. We had great weather and a big turnout of players, family, and friends who enjoyed the ceremony. MYBS would like to thank the
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06-18-14 at 3:57 a.m. Deputies were called to the scene of a train-verses-vehicle accident approximately 1/4 mile north of Cooper Road on County Line Road. A delivery vehicle driven by Matthew J. Wisniewski, 44 of Ottawa,
History came full circle on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The Whiteside County Board was gifted a rare item tied to the County’s origin, a noble naval craft, and a veteran yeoman of the U. S. Navy. In 1836, Whiteside County, IL, was created from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry