December 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrest was made, and Citation issued since Friday, December 22, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, December 25, at approximately 12:56 a.m., the Morrison Police Department received a call of a suspicious subject attempting to enter locked vehicles at 400 N. Cherry Street. During the investigation it was discovered Dealon

Millers Sponsor Soup and Game Day

Volunteer Millers will sponsor their first event of 2024, starting at noon on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will offer a free bowl of soup and a variety of table games. Both traditional table games and new versions will be set up for rounds of play.

The Bread Lady at Donnybrook Corner Opens

Editor’s note: Open hours are Tuesday, December 26, through Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As a non-coffee drinker, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy a soothing, rich, coffee fragrance in the air, as I approached “The Bread Lady at Donnybrook Corner.” The Grand Opening

Hidden Treasures Variety Store, LLC

The storefront of a variety store will display a wide range of goods of different types and forms. Usually, eclectic merchandise is inexpensive. Inside Hidden Treasures Variety Store, LLC, at 113 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, owner Tobias Bloom stated, “I wanted to do a little bit for everyone. That

December 15 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 15, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citation was issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-20-2023 Victoria Horn 28 Morrison, IL Improper Backing The public is reminded that these are

Spread Holiday Cheer, not Viruses

Seasonal viruses have been on the uptick for the last several weeks across the State. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the public to take precautions–to protect the health of friends and family who are vulnerable to severe illness. The guidance comes as the Centers for Disease Control and

Funding Safety Door Locks

On Monday, December 18, 2023, one item for consideration was proposed to protect students and staff. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey’s report stated, “Bob Sondgerroth presented the cost and effects of securing all school classrooms with ‘FlipLok’ products. Such secondary, locking devices offer each room a security device to prevent the

The Loft on Main Extends Hours

Remember The Loft on Main while shopping locally at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  You will find so many unique items in a large range of prices. Prices begin at $4.50. Extended hours follow. Dec. 21:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Dec. 22:  10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Dec. 23:  10:00

MCUD Considers Upgrades

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Monday, December 18, 2023, edition of the Morrison School District Board of Directors offered a presentation of projects that would potentially upgrade the curriculum and improve facility security. Members of the Morrison Alumni Association, Tonia Prombo and Alex Williams, presented a proposal for

Royalty Nutrition for Healthy Beverages

Coffee fans have a specialty shop to satisfy their preferences and explore new combinations. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” Located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, “Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees,” offers protein shakes, energy teas,

December 8 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 8, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-08-2023 Linda Cox 70 Davenport, IA Expired Registration Sticker 12-13-2023 Tiffany Lechler 40 Sterling, IL

Harmons Open Peanut Butter & Deli

Three generations of Harmons were very busy on their first open day, during the downtown Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk, Saturday, December 2, 2023. Pictured left-to-right are sisters, Gracen and Landri Harmon; grandmother, Bev Harmon; owner, Paul (Jamie) Harmon; his sister, Angie Erickson. Paul stated, “They will help out when they

Vogel Descendants Attend Holiday Gathering

Twenty-seven Vogel family members attended their annual Holiday gathering, on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Their ages range from 58 (Brian Vogel, front table, far right) to 103 (Alice “Sis” Bordner, far left across the table from Brian.) They now

Camryn Veltrop Scores 1000th Point

During the Annual Pearl City Holiday Tournament, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, Morrison Girls Basketball action took a pause in the play. Recognition was given to Filly Camryn Veltrop, as she reached a significant career goal, by shooting her 1000th point. She is a Junior. On Saturday, December 10, 2022,

Turret Installed atop Donnybrook Corner

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023, there arose exciting activity on the roof of 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The former Donnybrook Bakery Cafe now sports its corner turret, which previous owner Bob Vaughn had fabricated in 2014. It was built by Shambaugh Construction, Inc.,