Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) funds to purchase saddles and riding equipment. WHOA Director Tawny Wiersema said, “The funds are very much appreciated. We are in need of saddles and a few more ‘free lease’ horses.” WHOA averages 40 students but currently has
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. “The first section of new curbs and gutters are complete on a section of Orange Street, as the Main Street Renovation Project aggressively moves forward,” Lindsey wrote. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this expected Main Street Redevelopment Project schedule from Monday, June 14,
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. The location is the Hearing Room, in the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021,Congresswoman Cheri Bustos visited Morrison, IL, to see progress on the Main Street Renovation Project. On the same day, she announced that, at her request, five local projects have been included in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee’s INVEST in America Act. The INVEST in
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 4, 2021.
Morrison Chamber of Commerce has awarded their 2021 scholarship to Anna Rinker of Morrison, IL. Rinker plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College this fall and plans to major in Marketing and Business Leadership.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this Main Street Redevelopment Project update on Friday, June 4, 2021. He summarized work completed from Monday, May 31, through Friday, June 4. Dykhuizen also listed a work schedule for next week and upcoming street closures.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 28, 2021.
One of the largest crowds to attend a Morrison City Council meeting in recent months gathered in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street (Odell Public Library), Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 24, 2021. Interests varied, but the majority of attendees were concerned about the outcome of
During Honors Night Morrison, IL, Rotary Club proudly announced the recipients of six scholarships to MHS Seniors.
Morrison Rotary recognized May Students of the Month, Tyson Smith and Alexandria Bullard.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 21, 2021.
Northside Elementary School has 261 students, which include Life Skills learners. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m., a majority of them had the opportunity to meet a giant, hairy-toed, masked, talking foot. You can imagine the looks on their faces!
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is possible only through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th
Barry Dykhuizen submitted the top photo. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took four others. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this Main Street Redevelopment Project update on Friday, May 21, 2021. He summarized work completed from Monday, May 17, through Friday, May 21. Dykhuizen also listed a work schedule for next week