Golf Balls Poured from the Sky

There was excitement in the air–literally– shortly before 10:00 a.m., at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The 8th Annual Make Teal Real Ovarian Cancer Awareness golf outing was about to begin on Saturday, June 28, 2014.  Morrison seven-year-old Mikadyn Jakubs, left, four-year-old Jacob Nicholas of Dixon,

Patriotic Pancake Breakfast

Start your 4th of July celebration with a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.  The venue is the Robert Fulton Community Center, formerly the fire station, at 4th Street and 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL.   The cost is by

Mitchell Lee Tiesman (1941 – 2014)

Mitchell Lee “Mitch” Tiesman, 72, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Mitch was born October 6, 1941, to Mitchell and Elva L. (Koser) Tiesman in Clinton. He was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School in Fulton, and was a

Free Summer GED Classes

Ongoing classes are available at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, for those wishing to complete their General Educational Development (GED.)  Simply attend a class session on the ground floor, room G-7, to register with retired educator Paul Miller.  Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to

June 30 Special Council Meeting

On Monday, June 30, 2014, the City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration

Boil Order in Effect for Maple, Cedar, and Ash

Due to a water main break the City of Morrison, IL, has issued a Boil Order to include ALL residents living on Maple, Cedar, and Ash Streets.  Residents are advised to boil all water used for drinking and cooking for at least five minutes before consuming it, until further notice. 

Boil Order for Maple, Cedar, and Ash Streets

To All Affected Residents: For precautionary measures only, please be advised that the City of Morrison, IL, has issued a Boil Order to include ALL residents living on Maple, Cedar, and Ash in the City of Morrison.  Residents are advised to boil all water used for drinking and cooking for

Judy Hans (1950 – 2014)

Judy Hans, 64, of 807 Fiet Avenue, Thomson, IL, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at her home in Thomson. Judy was born January 10, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Clifford E. and Evelyn J. (Bielema) Dykstra. She was educated in the Clystic Grade School of rural Whiteside County, IL, and

June 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 13, 2014. Arrests: On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Betty J. Spangler, age 45 of Morrison, IL, in the area

Pink Heals Convoy Arrives July 7

Mark your calendar with a pink marker on Monday, July 7, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Why?  Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, has planned a unique way to encourage women who are fighting–or have won the battle over–any kind of cancer.  MCH invites residents

Dorcas I. Martens Cole (1928 – 2014)

Dorcas I. Martens Cole, 85, of Erie, IL, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Good Samaritan–Prophets Riverview, Prophetstown, IL. Dorcas Irene Prins was born August 4, 1928, the daughter of John and Helen (VanZuiden) Prins. She attended a one-room school house outside of Lyndon, IL, and Lyndon High School. Dorcas

Parker Pruis Vendor Benefit

  Parker Lee Pruis is a five-mont- old who has been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus, or fluid on the brain. Parker and his parents, Caitlin (Fisk) and Casey Pruis are extraordinary people who have had to endure so much. Less than 24 hours after Parker was born, the family was rushed

June 27 Alumni Football and June 28 Hog Roast/Beer Garden

Family Friday night football is back.  The second Alumni Football USA game begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday June 27, 2014.  The action–between adult Morrison, IL, Mustangs and Fulton, IL, Steamers–takes place at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison.  Teams are eager to hit the gridiron

Free Community Meal Thursday, June 26

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a Free Community Meal on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a salad bar with a selection of homemade prepared salads and fixings for greens, rolls, desserts, and drinks.  All are welcome. The church, at the

Local Students Named to Ashford Dean’s List

Ashford University’s faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Spring 2014 Dean’s List for its online program and the on-campus traditional programs.  The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the U. S. and several foreign countries.