St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. Register at www.redcross.org. Be sure to drink 16 ounces of extra
Written with photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Jeg Weets, son of Jenna and Brad Weets of Morrison, IL, was given a send-off on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as he departed school, in preparation for his surgery on Wednesday, November 15. Jeg suffers from the impact of Nieman Pick Disease
Fans of 1955s Film Noir movies are invited to watch “the most startling story the screen has ever dared reveal!” at Odell Public Library tonight, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The title is “The Big Combo.” There is
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 13, 2023, without Aldermen Josh West and Kevin Bruckner in attendance. Bills payable ($81,532.13) were approved before the discussion and approval of various Consent Items. In closing discussions, City Administrator Brian Melton informed the Council that
Editor’s note: Click here to read about the Quilt of Valor® presentation for William G. Brackemyer on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired) enlisted in the U. S. Army on October 10, 1988, under the delayed entry program. This Morrison, IL, resident entered
Editor’s note: Click here to read the career military accomplishments of Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired.) A personalized and loving recognition took place at the American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. This patriotic event was apropos of
This Thanksgiving, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois State Police and local Law Enforcement, to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober. “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaigns run Friday, November 17, through Monday, November 27, 2023. “Thanksgiving means
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this Public Service Announcement on Monday, November 13, 2013. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive, cross connection, control program, for the elimination of existing cross connections and for prevention/protection from all future cross
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 3, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 12:17 a.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of suspicious activity at 629 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Dana Pettenger, age 45, of Morrison,
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 16, 2023, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax inside the historic building that is filled with art, from floor to ceiling
“Orchestrally Speaking” opens the 70th annual Clinton Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023. The concert will be presented in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, E. Miller Road at Fourth Avenue, Sterling, IL. This year’s program includes three solid pieces from three solid composers led by
Morrison High School Social Studies Teacher Brian Bartoz orchestrated another meaningful Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:25. Held in the auditorium, the purpose was to provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed
As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Beginning about 10:55 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2023, a short, solemn
The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) came to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 9, 2023. They brought letters to our veterans, thanking them for their military service. The B.L.I.N.D. group does this annually for Resthave, and our
Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas each November, during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help by donating new toys or money to purchase them. Annually, MFD distributes toys to children in need. Families are eligible if their children–through Junior High ages–attend the