Christmas Tree Walk to Bring New Banners

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender invites the public to “Come out and bid on 46 unique, table-top Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Walk.  Several businesses in Morrison have beautiful, holiday table-top trees on display in their

Holiday Simulcast December 6

The Second Reformed Church, located at 703 14th Avenue, in Fulton, IL, is excited to host a Family Christmas event for the surrounding communities on Friday, December 6, 2013, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.  This free simulcast presentation will feature Christian authors and musicians Max Lucado, Rick Warren, Sheila Walsh,

Christmas Walks Come to Fulton

ONE:  The annual Christmas Walk will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, in downtown Fulton, IL, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  TWO:  Christmas at Fulton’s Heritage Canyon will be held Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and with an Illuminated Walk from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The

Lots to Celebrate at Schuler Motors, Inc.

The well-attended Open House at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, was layered with significance and sweetened with good wishes.  From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. scores of well-wishers shared time to honor the long-standing dealership and its current owner, Mark Schuler. Daughter Megan

Heritage Canyon December 7 Events

Please join the Early American Crafters on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, for two seasonal events on one day!  Create a Christmas memory at our site beside the Mississippi River. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eleven historic or reproduction village buildings

Students Participate in Music Festivals

On Saturday, November 16, 2013, 15 Morrison, IL, Junior High and High School students were collaborating with hundreds of other students from 85 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival (IMEA.) Pictured left-to-right are front row:  Allison Houldson, Joy Sipes, Chloe Stingley, Megan Emerson, Cassie

Agenda: December 5 MBAG Meeting

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from October 3, meeting Public Comment Old Business Market Street Parking Lot opened–20 striped spaces ComEd lot clean up/no additional parking

Northside Holiday Music Programs

Northside School students will entertain the public on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2013, during their individual Holiday Programs.   Each concert begins at 7:00 p.m.    New elementary music teacher Lindsay Greer will direct these free events in Morrison High School’s auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL:

Drive-Through Toy Drop December 7

You have a second opportunity to help Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elf fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month to local homes.  On Saturday, December 7, 2013, simply gather unwrapped, new toys and gifts and drive to the fire station, 206 W. Main Street,

Mickey Joe Hahn (1950 – 2013)

Mickey Joe Hahn, 63 of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at Morrison Community Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1950, in Sterling, IL, the son of Leonard and Mary (Miller) Hahn, and was a 1968 graduate of Sterling High School.  He served in the U. S. Army

Dorothy M. Bielema (1925 – 2013)

Dorothy M. Bielema, 88, of Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the Home. Dorothy was born April 4, 1925, in Fulton, to William and Agnes (Reidenga) Bielema.  She was educated in the Otter Bluff Grade School of rural Whiteside

Emmette E. Rhodes (2013 – 2013)

Emmette Eileen Rhodes, infant daughter of Olivia Rhodes, went to Heaven on Friday, November 29, 2013. Emmette was born August 27, 2013, in Sterling, IL. Surviving are her mother, Olivia Rhodes, of Polo, IL; her grandparents, Michelle (Steven) Ogan of Polo and Christopher Kirst of Morrison, IL; great-grandparents, Moe (Mary)

Clarence Werner (1940 – 2013)

Clarence Werner, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at his home in Morrison. Clarence was born April 16, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Herbert M. and Orpha (Bratthauer) Werner.  He was a 1958 graduate of Miles High School in Miles, IA.  On September 16, 1962, he married

November 13-25 Sheriff’s Report

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office issued the following arrest information. 11-25-13 at 02:08 a.m.  Amy E. LaShelle, age 20 of Thomson, IL, was stopped for an inoperative headlight and arrested for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.  She was released from the scene with a Notice to Appear. 11-24-13 at 1:50 a.m. 

International Thanksgiving Fellowship

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend college students will be in town over the Thanksgiving holiday.  The community of Morrison is invited to interact with them!  We have guests coming from France, Colombia, China, Korea, and Spain. Organizers Janet Fisher, Carol Hollister, and Ben Hollister, along with Church Women United, would love