Join the Table Tennis League

Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,

Submit a Recipe for Upcoming Cookbook

Food is a powerful link to our past and present enjoyment.  Its preparation and consumption occupies a good portion of each day.  For those who never have enough, it is a constant concern.

Quinn’s Shares With the Food Pantry

Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 17, 2013.  He presented 60 canned goods, eight boxes of side dishes, and $210 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The 10:00 a.m. transfer was a

Op/Ed Page Is No Longer AWOL

The Opinions and Editorials page was disfunctional recently, but it is now back where it belongs.  Take a look at the latest articles and political cartoons.  Voice your thoughts on the assault-rifle opinion poll or submit a Letter to the Editor.

Verizon Cell Tower Rises

  At 20108 E. Lincoln Road. Morrison, IL, there recently sprouted a Verizon cell phone tower on the farm property of Brian and Cindy Bonneur.  At 190 feet tall, it will become an easy landmark. The mono-pole cell tower was originally designed to be a tripod, stated Don Means of

Schuler Motors Donates to Morrison-Rockwood Trail

Friends of the Parks has announced that Mark Schuler, owner of Schuler Motors, Inc, 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, made a generous donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project on Thursday, January 3, 2013. In presenting the check to Barb Benson, Schuler commented, “Schuler Motors understands and appreciates the benefits

Open Mic Night at Baked by Liz

Start the new year by attending an informal, free concert featuring local musicians.  The first Open Mic Night of 2013 will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8, at Baked by Liz, 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Each Tuesday, owner Liz Fischbach supports musicians including

Baseball Spaghetti Supper January 12

Head Varsity Baseball coach Ben Sondgeroth again has recruited a team of volunteers to build the team’s 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the high school cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.   The bread squad is in pursuit of French

MHS Program Explores State Police of the 1930’s

Are you interested in non-fiction crime dramas?  Are you involved in law enforcement?  Then you will want to attend the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting and program by Greg Langan from Dixon, IL, on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  The venue is Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

Between Friendz Chooses New Location

Between Friendz began the new year with a move across the street, to better display its wide variety of artisan-crafted products, in a charming building with “a country store feel,” stated co-owner Traci Heusinkveld on Friday, January 4, 2013.  Connie Decker is also co-owner of the shop.  The store is

Historical Society to Honor Docents

Like so many successful organizations, Morrison Historical Society depends on the services of dedicated volunteers.  You may have met some of these friendly folks, as they welcomed visitors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, three days a week in 2012.  The museum is open from 1:00

Who’s Running for Local Election?

  On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, voters in the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election will have the opportunity to select citizens to represent them.  Candidates for other Township offices will be published as they become available.   The following individuals have filed petitions to run for election to City of

Pine Down Down on Pine

Renee Schroth came home to an unfortunate situation during the blustery snowstorm on Thursday, December 20, 2012.  Even in the dark and with blowing snow, up close it was easy to see the roof damaged by the collapse of an enormous pine.  Schroth owns the house at 203 Pine Street,

No Opt Outs Recommended by HPC

Three requests to opt out of the Historic District by Morrison, IL, owners of E. Main Street properties were analyzed and declined by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on Thursday, December 20, 2012. HPC members reconvened from a Wednesday, December 5, meeting to finalize the requests:  Chairman Tim Slavin, Lonnie

Chamber Chatter Newsletter

The Winter 2013 Chamber Chatter newsletter has been published by Corinne Bender, Administrator, Morrison Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Included are a summary of the last quarter of 2012 and calendar of early 2013 events.