March 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 22, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 3-26-2024 Robert Box 69 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident &

Two Unique Services at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will

2024 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Brian Bartoz, Morrison High School Key Club Advisor, took the following photographs. Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club members held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The effort is in service to children through age

March 22 Ballgames Cancelled

Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Tonight’s JV Softball game in Morrison, IL, against Bureau Valley and the JV and Varsity Baseball games at Bureau Valley have been cancelled for today[, Friday, March 22, 2024]. A makeup date of Tuesday, April 30, has been set.”

Who Prepares 1000+ Kiwanis Easter Eggs?

Photos were submitted by MHS Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz. Prior to the annual Kiwanis Club Community Easter Egg Hunt, over 1400 eggs are prepared by volunteers every year. In addition to candy in all eggs, many also contain folded slips of paper announcing prizes. These range from kid-oriented reading

Polar Plunges Support Special Olympics

Morrison, IL, High School Principal David Mills is a steadfast supporter of Special Olympics and raises funds for the worthy organization, in an extreme manner. He has participated in several Polar Plunges to earn financial pledges. For the ninth time, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Bally’s Casino in Rock

MHS Third Quarter Honor Roll

Listed below are Morrison High School students who achieved Honor Roll status during the Third Quarter of the 2023-2024 school Year. 4.000 and Above HONOR ROLLClass of 2024: Blake Adams, Madison Banks, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra,Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Kelsey Gibbs, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Katie

Tennis Pro Hired by Sterling Park District

The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the “Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional” at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis experience to Westwood, having played and worked in New

Rotary Club March Students of the Month

The Morrison Rotary club is proud to recognize Morrison High School Seniors Madison Banks, left, and Geneva Connelly as the March Students of the Month. Pictured left-to-right are Banks; Rotary President-Elect Stan Steines; Connelly; High School Principal Dave Mills. Madison is the daughter of Jason and Melissa Banks. She participated

2024 Cross Walk and Holy Week

2024 Holy Week Services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter Sunday, March 31.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community

Taiwan’s Role in East Asia

The Whiteside Forum welcomes Prof. Norm Moline at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. He will speak on “Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Important Place.” Dr. Moline is Professor Emeritus (retired) in

2024 Easter Egg Hunts

The following service organizations and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2024 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in

March 18 Ballgame Cancellations

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan submitted this announcement for Monday, March 18, 2024. Tonight’s Softball and Baseball games at LeWin have been cancelled due to the weather. Softball will go to LeWin tomorrow, March 19, for the makeup date. Baseball already has games at Galva tomorrow, so a makeup date will

Secretary of State Vehicle Show September 7

Editor’s note: Vehicle enthusiasts, you may purchase and display Commemorative License Plates, in advance of the late summer Vehicle Show. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is highlighting the 60th Anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang, at its annual Vehicle Show in downtown Springfield, IL. The Vehicle Show will

Spain and Quinn Propose Anti-Corruption Amendment

Early in March 2024, at the State Capitol, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (at right) (R-73rd District) was joined by former Democratic Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, to propose an amendment to the Illinois Constitution. It will give Illinois citizens the ability to establish and enforce stronger ethical standards on