Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The rains ended, and the winds slowed, as masked characters of the Hallowe’en season ventured into the streets of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 31. Trunk-or-Treat venues invited the treat-seeking youths. Streets flowed with numerous, creative costumes on various ages of kids,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 27, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, October 30, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of a verbal disturbance at 302 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. During the investigation it was discovered Kevin Green, age 27,
American Red Cross asks you to stay safe this weekend, Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023. “Home fires take more lives every year than all other disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” said Trish Burnett, Interim
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron
The City of Morrison, IL, announces its new website and mobile app. Check it out, and download the app. As the City of Morrison moves forward with its endless efforts to better serve the community, its website has been updated, to offer new features and additional information. The website offers
Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Hallowe’en. City of Morrison, IL, hours for Trick-or-Treating are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Continuing Care Facilities will celebrate before Hallowe’en. Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, 403 Scenic Street, will treat youngsters in
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 20, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-25-2023 Lynn Wiebenga 62 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident 10-26-2023 Julien
A Whiteside County, IL, child was one of seven children around the world, who found an enchanting bookmark in their “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library” book in September 2023. The early childhood literacy program celebrated 200 million books gifted, since the program began in 1995. In typical Dolly fashion, she wanted
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, October 23, 2023, the Morrison City Council meeting opened with the gavel in the hands of President pro-tempore Vern Tervelt and all other Aldermen in attendance. The Consent Agenda listed the recent Mayoral appointments to community service committees: The Council approved action
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, ME, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order
The ImpactLife Mobile Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, in the Cafeteria. Donation times are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For questions or to schedule a required appointment, contact Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Denise Batterton at denise.batterton@morrisonschools.org or
Anne Frame wrote the feature. The Odell Public Library Friends will again host the Annual Book and Bake Sale, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library.307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Shown are volunteers and happy attendees of the 2022 event. All
Morrison High School released the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to these scholars! 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2024Blake Adams, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Andrew Melton, Allen Rumfelt, Gracelyn Streets-Wood, Sarah Weston, Karder
Dear Morrison folks, Morrison United Methodist Church Will host a family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Please help spread the word, and invite your neighbors to join us with their decorated trunks. Let’s