Ikey “Bill” Engelkens (1927 – 2014)

Ikey “Bill” Engelkens, 86, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 3, 2014, at the Center. Bill was born March 15, 1927, in Round Grove, IL, to Ikey and Sarah J. (Peoples) Engelkens.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools.  Bill married Mary I.

MHPC Building History #4

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

Harvey A. Anderson (1940 – 2014)

Harvey A. Anderson, 73 of Morrison, IL, died Friday January 3, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. He was born on February 24, 1940, in Morrison, the son of Earl and Dorothy (Pruis) Anderson.  He married Ada A. DeGroff on August 9, 1963, in Morrison.  Harvey had worked

MHPC Building History #2

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 #2 (2)

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

Donate to the Food Pantry at VanderVinne Agency

During the month of January 2014, VanderVinne Agency will be collecting items to re-stock the Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  Items that are needed include canned and boxed non-perishables, toiletries, personal hygiene products, and monetary donations.  Owner Angie VanderVinne stated, “We are so blessed to have such a well-supported food pantry

Sullivan’s Patrons Support Food Pantry

Once again, patrons of Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, enthusiastically supported store promotions to aid Morrison families, from Friday, November 1, through Monday, December 23, 2013. “The store gave [customers] the opportunity.  We were just the outlet,” commented Assistant Manager Jeramie Reatherford, right, on Monday, December 30. 

Open Hand Self Defense January News

Christopher J. Morris, at left, Chief Instructor at Open Hand Self Defense, stated in his January 2014 wellness newsletter, “We at Open Hand Self Defense try to promote Wellness Martial Arts, along with Situational Science, in four different forms of the Martial Arts.  Let’s all try to keep our kids

U. S. Postal Service Increases

With a new year come increases in prices to send a First-Class Mail single letter and postcards.  Pricing for Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Extra Services also will be adjusted.  These new fees take effect Sunday, January 26, 2014: letters (one ounce) increase from $0.46 to $0.49 letters–additional ounces–increase

January 7 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, minutes New Business Timeline to finiish National

Anastacio Hernandez, Jr. (1956 – 2014)

Anastacio Hernandez, Jr., age 57 of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Anastacio was born January 22, 1956, in Willacy County, TX, the son of Anastacio and Guadalupe (Carrisclesz) Hernandez, Sr.  He worked at Pallet Recovery Company in Fulton. Survivors include his mother Guadalupe of Erie, IL; three daughters,

Yoga Instructor Donates to Food Pantry

In celebration of Yoga with Martina’s 10-year anniversary, a portion of each participant’s fall class fee went to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Pictured left-to-right are business owner Martina Maxfield presenting a check to Kaywyn Beswick, Director of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Maxfield’s yoga studio is located at the

December 26 Sheriff’s Report

12-20-13 at 8:05 a.m.  David L. Laughlin, age 45 of Albany, IL, was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following the investigation of a traffic crash on IL Route 84 near Ebson Road, rural Fulton, IL.  Laughlin was traveling northbound on IL Route

Customer Service Award for December 2013

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Liz Fischbach of Baked by Liz was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of December 2013.  She received the award for always acknowledging and greeting each customer and making them feel special and welcome, day

Chamber Chatter Winter 2014

Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender submitted her latest “Chamber Chatter” newsletter.  Click her to read the successful activities of the Chamber of Commerce.  Mark your new calendar for Thursday, January 30, 2014, because Guys in Ties–improv comedians–are returning to the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.  If you