Southside School Band to Present Spring Concert

Morrison Southside School Fifth Grade Band will present a Spring Concert on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The concert is open to the public, and there is no admission charge.  A few members of the Fifth Grade

“Bounties of Spring” Tea Cancelled

The “Bounties of Spring” tea scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014, has been cancelled.  The Early American Crafters have hosted a series of teas to benefit the recreated village at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Catherine Gravert stated, “We appreciate all the wonderful attendance that we’ve had

Benefit for Baby Parker Pruis

“We are holding a benefit on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Cross Creek [Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL,] for little Parker Pruis,” stated Leslie Harridge.  “He is the son of Caitlin and Casey Pruis, who reside in Morrison.  Parker is four months old and has Hydrocephalus.  He has

May 12 Sheriff’s Report

5-05-14 at 9:46 p.m.  A private citizen reported a possibly impaired driver and Tyler J. Oleson, age 29 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested by Deputies for DUI-Intoxicating Compounds following a traffic stop in Prophetstown.  Prophetstown Police cited him for Inoperable Rear Registration Light.  Prophetstown Police and R & K Towing

Luke Albrecht Receives Golden Apple Award

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Golden Apple, a leader in advancing the teaching profession in Illinois for 29 years, proudly announced the first recipients for the 2014 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.  The 2014 honorees, selected from a pool of 620 nominations and 272 applicants, represent 4th through

Chamber Mob Hit: Morrison Auto Supply

Morrison Auto Supply, 502 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was “mobbed” on Saturday, May 3, 2014, by the Morrison Mob.  Mobsters gathered in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, 221 W. Main Street, at 11:00 a.m. and set off to surprise a pre-determined Morrison Chamber Business.  Nearly two dozen people joined in

May 12 City Council Agenda

On Monday, May 12, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

Museum Programs: Allan Ver Beke and Margy Haines

Morrison Historical Society will honor the late Margy Haines during one of two programs on Sunday, May 18, 2014.  Haines left numerous organizations and institutions a portion of her estate.  The Board of Trustees will share with the public how Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Linconway, Morrison, IL, benefited from

Morrison Police Report May 2

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, May 2, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, May 3, 2014, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Daniel J. McKenzie, age 51 of Fulton, IL, in the 200

In Memorium: Anne Petersen

We thought of you with love todayBut that is nothing newWe thought about you yesterdayAnd will tomorrow, too.We think of you in silenceAnd make no outward showFor what it meant to lose youOnly those who love you know.Remembering you is easyWe do it every day…God has you in His keeping

Letter from Sharon Deter

On Friday, April 25, 2014, a benefit at Morrison Community Hospital was given to help support me and my family financially, for the cancer treatments and doctor visits I have needed since November 8, 2012. Th[at wa]s the first time that Russ and I heard that I had breast cancer. 

Fulton’s Annual Plant Sale

We are all anxious to get out in our yards and start gardening.  As you survey your flower and perennial gardens, please keep the Fulton plant sale in mind.  The annual plant sale is Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the Robert Fulton Community Center (former

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