Chandler Gilbraith submitted this interview. He served as Ag Instructor/FFA Advisor, Head Track Coach, and Assistant Football Coach at Morrison High School. Amanda Milder supplied the team photos. How many years have you been coaching? I’ve been Head Track Coach just this year, 2024. Last year I was Assistant Coach
50 years ago, on June 11, 1974, James A. and Emily Jevne began an enduring family business at 130 E. Main Street–Morrison[, IL,] TrueValue Hardware. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, owners Don and Jackie Jevne invite their friends, patrons, and local businesses to celebrate this milestone. The event takes place
Fulton, IL, abuts the Mississippi River and is capped with de Immigrant, an authentic, functional windmill from The Netherlands. Many residents honor their Dutch heritage throughout the year, but especially during a public gathering on the first weekend of May. The City recently hosted their 50th annual Dutch Days
Listed below are capitalized AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS presented to students during Honors Night, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The presenters are listed in parentheses. AMERICAN LEGION POST #328 Cambell Buikema; Madison Banks (Jerry Brearton) DUNLAP MASONIC LODGE #321 Peyton Emerson, Alyvia Behrens, Allen Rumfelt (Mike Ottens) JAMES JEROME MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May, 24, 2024. Arrests: On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Justin D. Fuller, 26, Morrison, IL in the 200 block of E. Morris Street, on a Warrant for Parole Violation out of Missouri.
In November 2023, the City of Morrison committed to developing a Strategic Plan for the future of its community. As part of the strategic planning process, a survey has been developed to ask residents their opinions about living in the City and City services. The Center for Governmental Studies at
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The third Morrison Community American Red Cross blood drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor for
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 17, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a one-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 600 block of Genesee Avenue. After investigating the incident Morrison Police cited Carver D. Findley, 20,
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at
The University of Illinois Extension office will be providing weekly Homegrown Healthy Classes at 5:30 p.m., to teach participants how to effectively grow a garden; introduce gardeners to hydrophonics; share recipes made with garden produce. Classes are free. Register at www.go.illinois.edu/homegrownhealthy. Classes start Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Community
Friday, June 14, 2024, is the submission deadline for the 2024 CGH Health Foundation scholarship application. Area students already accepted into their Healthcare/Nursing Program professional field of study are eligible. There are 11 different grants available, ranging from $1000 to $3000. The total amount to be awarded is $28,500. Four
On Saturday, May 19, 2024, Morrison Fire Department staff swapped out a half dozen large pieces of equipment, in order to fill their building space with tables and chairs, for prospective breakfast eaters. To promote the annual fundraiser, Engine 1 served as a billboard at the corner of U. S.
James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to
The American Legion member J. W. Brearton submitted the press release. Brian Bartoz submitted an additional photo of Morrison High School students. Fifty-six volunteers from Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, SVCC Impact, MHS Key Club, Legion Post, MHS Legion Scholarship winners, and good citizens volunteered their Saturday, May 18,
Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew.