Morrison Schools Foundation Needs You

Morrison Schools Foundation is looking for community members to serve on our board.    Our next board meeting is Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Morrison High School cafeteria.   For additional information, please contact Trent Bush at bush@wmpj.com or attend the February 13 meeting.  

Psychic Readings by Maria is Open

The building at 212 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, is being transformed into a new business which will serve the curious.  Psychic Readings by Maria opened its door on Monday, January 13, 2014.  The easy-to-find corner space, across from Exner’s Sportsmans Paradise on Genesee Street, also fronts E. Lincolnway.  Locals

January 14 Sheriff’s Report

01/02/14 at 6:43 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Anthony R. Bushnell, 25 of Rock Falls, IL, for DUI, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Improper Land Usage following a traffic stop on Route 30 at Riverdale Road.  Also arrested was Kyle R. Sisson, 20 of Prophetstown, IL, for Illegal Transportation

January 13 City Council Report

On Monday, January 13, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Aldermen included Curt Bender, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti Wood, and Harvey Zuidema.  Michael Blean was absent. Board and

Free 2:00 p.m. Movie at the Odell

Defy the winter weather.  Spend the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the comfort of Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The Library and the Whiteside Forum purchased a movie license to entertain the community.  “Singing in the Rain” will be the

January 13 Agenda: City Council Meeting

On Monday, January 13, 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 Planning/Zoning Commission Historic Preservation Commission Reports

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Photo by Mike Nice2

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.”

Photo by Mike Nice

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.”

Photo by Wes Tharp

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

Photo by Chelsea Stuart

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].”

Shanna Given’s Photo

On Monday, January 6, 2014, Shanna Given used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work.  Given is a U. S. Postal Service Carrier Technician for Morrison, IL,  

Missy Matusko’s Photo

On Monday, January 6, 2014, Missy Matusko used her mobile phone to capture a “selfie” at work.  Matsuko is a U. S. Postal Service City Carrier for Prophetstown, IL, serving Route #2.

We Shoveled While Rachael Barry Swam

Winter snowfalls, icy conditions, and frigid temperatures are recent topics of conversation in the local area.  Yet, one Morrison, IL, college senior escaped it all for 11 days, swimming with teammates in Salinas, Puerto Rico.  Rachael Barry, daughter of Linda Brandon, Morrison, traveled  2132 miles to use the tropical venue

Carol A. VenHuizen (1938 – 2014)

Carol A. VenHuizen, 75, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Born May 31, 1938, in Fulton, she was a daughter of Ebert and Anna (Pyse) Bonneur. On June 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Allen VenHuizen