Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) announces its 2021 Board of Directors’ Monday meeting schedule. Contact Office Manager Julie Jacobs at 815-625-3854 or julie.jacobs@blackhawkhills.com for more information.
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, there was a spontaneous turkey hunt outside Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL! “We had a surprise visit from a Thanksgiving Turkey (Penny VanKampen) and some hunters (Julia VanKampen and Angie Piercy.) This brought a lot of smiles to our staff
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, donated items for Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s residents. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “We have been very blessed by your kind and giving hearts. Know that you have caused many smiles!”
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Volunteers in Action, formed from the recent Mapping project, was on the move, as they gathered to clean up the area assigned for the new Bark Park. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, a small group of hard-working volunteers spent about four hours of
Marketing Director Karla Burn took the photos and submitted this article. Fulton Unity Christian School visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, to sing Christmas carols. The Carolers went around our entire building, which is quite a feat this time of year,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2016. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 11, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, December 11, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop, on a vehicle driven by Dustin J. D. Funderberg, age 38 of Morrison, IL, for
This article was submitted by Karla Burn. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, received a donation of Christmas wreaths and other decorations, to put on residents’ doors to brighten their days. Instructor Gabbie Cultra and her Future Farmers of America (FFA) class at Morrison High School made
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The coronavirus pandemic has effects beyond the critical situation it is causing within the health of our community. Morrison City Council gathered on Monday, December 21, 2020, masked within Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, due to items
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the Correctional Deputy Eligibility List, now through Monday, January 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, or printed from the County website: www.whiteside.org. Office hours are
Anne Frame wrote the introduction. Welcome, readers, to the first column featuring a variety of books, ideas, and happenings–written by a variety of guest authors. Jessica Wroble starts this new journey into the multitude of facets and offerings of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Wroble grew up
Molly Sedig, Carroll County 4-HProgram Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension submitted this article. Parents, are your kids looking for some fun activities over holiday break? Join University of Illinois Extension to create ornaments, awaken an inner mad scientist, and participate in fun holiday-themed STEAM activities, during the Holiday Mash-Up Mini-Cam. It
Morrison, Illinois Lions Club members are taking orders for the annual Holiday Ham Sale. Sizes cannot be guaranteed but will be as close as possible for your needs. Small hams range in size from 6 to 10 pounds and large hams will range from 11 to 20 pounds. The hams
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Tim Zollinger, Attorney for the City of Morrison, IL, opened the City Council meeting of Monday, November 23, 2020, with an update on filing a lawsuit against Mega Properties, to expedite the renovation of a 100 W. Main Street property. Failure of the
An early predictor of the holiday season in Morrison, IL, is the morning when Morrison Garden Club members and volunteers fill downtown planters. They are found from the intersection of IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, westerly along Main Street, to the Base Street side of City Hall, 200