December 13 Hospital Auxiliary “Treasure and Bake Sale”

The annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Treasure and Bake Sale” will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. We ask people to donate delicious baked goods and/or new

LeAnn Schaefer New Chamber Executive Director

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have named LeAnn Schaefer as the new Executive Director of the Chamber.​  She took her post Thursday, November 21, 2019.  LeAnn has been an entrepreneur in Morrison for 17 years and continues to own and operate, LeAnn’s

Stand Up for Your Health

This article was written by Marc Adami. The Whiteside Forum will host Chelsey Ferguson and Kristi Wambeke, Physical Therapists at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway (lower level), Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, starting

Fire Department Sandwich Sale and Toy Drop-Off

This article was writen by Stephanie Vavra. Drive through Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, pick up your sandwich order, and exit onto Lincolnway.  As you pass through the building, drop off a toy or cash donation, on Saturday, November 23, 2019, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00

November 22 Chili and Soup Supper to Aid Ebola Orphans

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL, are well-known for their longstanding, humanitarian mission work in many Countries.  Through year-round food sales, they raise funds to support airfare and travel costs.  In collaboration with 18 members of Dominian Christian Fellowship Center in Lyndon, IL,

November 17 Sherif’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1-16-19 at 12:20 a.m., Cassandra J. Silva, age 23 of Erie, IL, was stopped in Lyndon, IL, for a defective exhaust and cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.  She was released with a Promise

November 16 Sheriff’s Office Investigates Deaths

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker reported, on Saturday November 16, 2019, at 1:35 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call to conduct a welfare check, at a residence in the 100 block of E. Commercial Street, Lyndon IL.  Deputies arrived on scene, checked the residence, and made

Veterans Day Service in the Snow and Raffle Winners

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Even though it was an autumn day of remembrance, on Monday, November 11, 2019, American Legion members wore their winter dress hats.  Bob Atherton is shown in 2015, when hats were first purchased.  Steady wind, light snow, and a temperature in the low

5 Star Landscape Design Ready for Season Changes

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. October and November urge homeowners to divide over-large plantings or add new ones, prune, rake leaves, and plant bulbs to celebrate the return of spring.  The second 2019 autumnal snow is expected tonight, the day before Veterans Day, pointedly reminding us of winter’s approach next

Garden Club Needs Your Pruned Items

Morrison Garden Club is currently planning for filling and decorating planters on Main Street, in preparation for the Christmas Walk and throughout the Christmas season. We desperately need donations of various types of conifers to fill those pots.  If you are planning to do pruning of any type of “green”

November 1 Morrison Police Report

 Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 1, 2019. Arrests:  On Monday, November 4, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Federico Cantu, age 52 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging

Order Holiday Hams from Morrison Lions Club

The Holidays are just around the corner, and Morrison Lions Club members are selling fresh, fully-cooked, smoked, and boneless hams.  Sizes for the small and large hams cannot be guaranteed, but they will range from six-to-ten pounds and from 11-to-22 pounds. Thanksgiving orders must be received by Sunday, November 10,

Download MCUSD Mobile App

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 recently launched a new website.  Now there a phone mobile application to bring school information to the palm of your hand.  It’s everything MCUSD6, in your pocket.  Director of Technology Duane Shaffer stated, “While websites are a great place to go for detailed information

November 9 Pancake Breakfast and Photos with Santa

Christ Lutheran School will hold its Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.  A delicious breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, applesauce, juice, and/or coffee.  A free-will donation will be accepted for admission.