Garbage Collection Moved One Day

The City of Morrison announces a change in the refuse pick up schedule, which is due to the cold weather.  According to Moring Disposal, refuse collection has been delayed one day during the week of Monday, January 6, through Friday, January 10, 2014, for ALL routes.  Tuesday’s collection will be

Chelsea Stuart’s Photo

On Monday, January 6, 2014, Chelsea Stuart submitted this dramatic example of the food chain.  The action of predator and prey was captured mid-flight.Stuart wrote, “Taken Sunday, January 5, 2014, on Meadow Lane, Morrison[, IL].”    

Vernabelle “Bucky” Fletcher (1930 – 2014)

Vernabelle “Bucky” Fletcher, age 83, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at her home. Vernabelle was born March 15, 1930, in Morrison the daughter of Vernon and Hattie (Kuehl) Mort.  She married James Fletcher on October 28, 1950, in Lawrenceberg, IN.  He died September 6, 1996.  Vernabelle was

Morrison Lions Club Thanks Residents

The year 2013 [has closed], and Lions Club Members extend a sincere thank you to all the many supporters of the club’s fundraisers for the year.  The recent Holiday Ham Sale was very successful, and we hope all of you have enjoyed your hams.  Without your support, we could not

Wes Tharp’s Photo

On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Wes Tharp submitted this photograph of a quartet of Canada geese skimming the Mississippi River. Tharp stated, “I saw you were looking for winter pictures….I came across this picture from late December [2013 or] early January [2014], and thought you could use it.  Mike Garland

Mike Nice’s Photo

On Saturday, January 4, 2014, Mike Nice submitted this photo of someone’s tracks in the recent snow.  He described it this way, “The beautiful new Morrison-Rockwood Trail next to Crosby Road with a winter decoration.   It has the makings of a snowshoe or cross-country ski trail.”  

No School Tuesday, January 7

Due to the extreme weather conditions, all Morrison Community School District #6 classes are cancelled for Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  All District activities are cancelled as well.

But It Feels Like -42!

You may have never experienced temperature this cold in you lifetime.  At 7:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2014, the local temperature was -18 degrees.  A Severe Wind Chill Warning from the National Weather Service is in effect until noon on Tuesday, January 7.  Be safe–stay inside if possible.  Cover all

January 8 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s November 27, 2013 Report Public Hearing Petition to Annexation Variance application

Shirley N. Kier (1930 – 2014)

Shirley N. Kier, 83, of Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 4, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Shirley was born July 13, 1930, in Perry, OH, to Sheridan A. and Edia M. (Fogle) Simmons.  She was educated in the Perry Grade and High Schools

Leonard F. “Frank” Harris, Jr. (1973 – 2014)

Leonard F. “Frank” Harris, Jr., 40 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday January 4, 2014, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1973, in Centralia, IL, the son of Leonard Franklin and Victoria Leone (Fortune) Harris, Sr.  He had been employed by the City of Rock Falls for 15

January 2 Sheriff’s Report

01/01/14 at 9:21 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 88 at the 37 mile marker.  A vehicle driven by Shannon M.Townsend, 29, of Davenport, IA, was westbound on I 88, when she lost control on the snow-covered roadway and a struck a guardrail.  Townsend was

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