MHPC Building History #18

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

MHPC Building History #17

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

MHPC Building History #16

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Eleanor J. Douglas (1920 – 2014)

Eleanor J. Douglas, 93, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Nursing Home. Eleanor was born April 20, 1920, in Morrison, to John and Zada (Humphrey) Bruins. She graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison. Eleanor married Floyd F. Douglas on October 30,

Fulton Recycling Day April 26

The City of Fulton, Fulton Township, Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Fulton Kiwanis Club will offer a recycling event for the residents of Fulton, IL, on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  It takes place at the Robert Fulton Community Center (former Fulton Fire Station.)  This disposal

Egg Hunt at Pleasant View April 16

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., for children age ten and under.  Bring a container and means of taking photos with the Easter Bunny..

2014 Holy Week Services

2014 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold April 17, Maundy Thursday, services beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a symbolic Jewish Seder Passover service; reservations are needed for the meal.  In the sanctuary at 7:00 there will

April (15) Fool!

Forget about the Ides of March.  Look what the Ides of April 2014 brought!   Yesterday, on Monday, April 14, we had experienced day-long snow showers, but with no accumulation.  Temperatures above 30° efficiently turned the snow to welcome wetness.  Had you smiled a bit, watching the larger, feathery flakes

Easter Bunny’s Helpers Pack Eggs

There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event.  The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 19, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison.  The big bunny will be

Lois Lawrenz (1934 – 2014)

Lois J. Lawrenz, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, in the Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison. Lois was born August 12, 1934, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Harry B. and A. Nauta (Flikkema) Sterenberg. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1952 and worked for

April 14 City Council Agenda

On Monday, April 14, 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 Reports of

Road Postings Lifted April 16

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the lifting of the spring road postings for County Highways.  The postings will be lifted on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the postings on County

Whiteside Forum Spring Conference Tonight

The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights:  Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The general public is urged to attend this program.  There is

April 4 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, April 4, 2014. Arrests:  None. Citations: Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-04-14 Robbie S. Jackson 18 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 04-07-14 Lael M. Jones 21 Morrison, IL Ordinance – No Parking –