The Editor will join Morrison Travel Club participants on vacation in The United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paris, France, from Wednesday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 14, 2024. No articles will be posted on the website or its companion Facebook page during this time. However, the public may submit emailed
During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl team thanks the members of Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321, for welcoming the team to the Lodge on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for the annual Pizza Dinner and Awards Banquet. Students and their families enjoyed pizza, pop, and cheesecake during the event. Later in the evening,
City Administrator Brian Melton reported, “According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, IL Route 78 from S. Cherry Street to Academic Drive in Morrison, IL, will be closed, starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This closure is to complete the reconstruction of this State Highway Corridor in Morrison. “This part of
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day is Saturday, April 20, 2024. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See the list of specifics here.
Anne frame submitted this press release and photo. Collector and Quilter Connie Barr will describe her exhibit of vintage aprons, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, at a program at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The address is 307
Odell Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider submitted the press release and took the group photograph. In late March 2024, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, received an amazing $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust. The gift, which was presented by the Miticks’
Lane Decker of Morrison, IL, broke the Morrison Junior High School High Jump record, after 35 years, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Track Meet, in Prophetstown. The record has held at 5′ 9″ for 35 years by Jason Damhoff, who set it in 1989. No Morrison Junior
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan wrote, “Tonight’s High School Softball and Baseball games between Morrison and Mon-Rose have been cancelled. The make-up dates are: Softball Tuesday, April 23, and Baseball Wednesday, April 24. Both games will be Varsity only.”
Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain was recently presented with the 2024 Public Service Award, by the Chicago and Downstate Illinois Roofing Contractors. Spain was honored in appreciation for his consumer advocacy, to make construction and remodeling costs for existing buildings more cost-effective, in the recently-adopted Statewide Energy Code. “It’s
The American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton states, “It is not too early to start planning to assist in planting 1000+ American Flags, on the veterans’ graves at Grove Hill Cemetery[, Morrison, IL.]” On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:45 a.m., volunteers will assemble at the west end of
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photos. The Thursday, March 21, 2024, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thank you, St. Mary, for allowing
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on April 18, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. It is always a pleasure to see who attends this relaxed, social event. Step inside and say “hello!” You never know who