Morrison Rotary Activities

Four recent activities by Morrison Rotary club are listed here.  If this worthy service organization interests you, contact Kathy Schmidt at 815-564-8772.

Christmas Walk a Success

Who knew the opportunity to create unique, miniature Christmas trees would be so popular with 46 area designers?  Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board members hoped it would capture both the interest of holiday artists and lovers of Christmas decor.  Add to the event those who wished to support the Chamber

2013 MHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School scholars listed below qualified for the 1st Quarter Honor Roll during the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor RollClass of 2014:  Katherine Bird, Hannah Blacklock, Cory Brown, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Emily Riggen, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015:  Noah Blacklock,

FNB Holiday Open Houses

Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold its 2013 Holiday Open House over two days during regular banking hours: Friday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. In support of “Banking on a Cure” Relay for Life Team,

Jesse R. Jones (1991 – 2013)

Jesse Roy Jones, 22, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Jesse was born August 30, 1991, in Prophetstown, IL, the son of Bruce A. and Rebecca J. (Arnold) Jones.  Jesse enjoyed a diverse and hands-on learning experience through his parents’ North Farm Home School, from which he graduated

Ditka Honored with Personalized License Plate

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White presented Mike Ditka with a personalized Chicago Bears Presentation License Plate, honoring his legacy as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears football team.  The Chicago Bears organization will retire Ditka’s number, 89, during half-time at the evening game agains the Dalla cowboys

December 9 Sheriff’s Report

12-08-13 at 10:23 p.m.  Erin E. Roggy, age 19 of Morrison, IL, was arrested in Sterling, IL, following a traffic stop.  She was charged with Driving While License Suspended, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Expired Registration Sticker.  She was released on bond.  Sterling Police and Slim-n-Hank’s Towing assisted on

November 25 Council Meeting Report

Lynnette Forth submitted the following report. Morrison City Council members met in the Whiteside County Board Room on Monday, November 25, 2013.  Aldermen Leo Sullivan and Scott Connelly were absent.  Resident Mark Zinnen addressed the Council during Public Comment, in regard to the issue of not having enough No Parking

November 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 22, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-22-13 Charles M. Johnson 61 Elmhurst, IL Speeding, No Valid Registration, & Operating Uninsured Vehicle 11-24-13 Tabetha

November 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 15, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-13-13 Andrew E. Irish 29 Burlington, IA   Ordinance – Parking – Central Business District – 2:30-6:00

Marian Rose (1919 – 2013)

Marian Rose, 94, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, IL, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at the nursing home. Marian was born on April 7, 1919, in Fulton, to John and Tessie (Norman) Zeeryp.  She was educated at the Stone Street School in rural Whiteside County and the Fulton

Be Alert to No Parking Areas During Christmas Walk

From 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, there will be no parking spots available on Downtown Main Street, Morrison, IL.  On this one day, adjust your Main Street shopping to either side of those times, to avoid the Christmas Parade.  Also, only the 40 parade entries will

Donald Hamstra (1920 – 2013)

Donald Hamstra, 93, of Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at the home. Don was born August 19, 1920, in Morrison, to Dewey and Johanna (Bielema) Hamstra.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools.  He married Clara Medema on February 20,

Mustangs Win at Home

The 2013-2014 Wrestling Season has started with a bang for the Morrison Mustangs.  In years past the Mustangs have never been short on talent but have been small in numbers. Low numbers in sport that needs the work of: not 5 (basketball), not 9 (baseball), not 11 (football), but 14

Wrestlers Best Princeton and Erie/Prophetstown

On Thursday, December 5, 2013, Morrison High School Varsity wrestlers defeated both opponents in a dual meet:  Princeton and Erie/Prophetstown, IL, teams. MORRISON MUSTANGS VERSUS PRINCETON 106 JOE EADS (MORRIS–F–2-0–WOODS (PRI) 113 ANTHONY MCCARTNEY (MORRIS)–FF–0-0–FFT (PRI) 120 MARCELLA (PRI)–D–5-7–CODY VANDERLAAN (MORRIS) 126 ETHAN FISCHBACH (MORRIS)–F–5-1–WEBSTER (PRI) 132 WETCHEL (PRI)–D–2-9–DYLAN KELLER