October 14 Annular Solar Eclipse

On Saturday morning, October 14, 2023, the Moon will become aligned between the Sun’s light and Earth’s surface in North, Central, and South America. This will create an eclipse called by NASA “The Ring of Fire.” What you will see during the annular eclipse depends on where you are viewing

FNB Pumpkin Designs for Charity

Three Farmers National Bank facilities–Geneseo, Morrison, and Prophetstown, IL–hold an annual pumpkin contest. Michelle Renkes noted, “for quite a few years,” the banks have done this entertaining art form, as a charitable initiative. Beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, the public has been invited to vote for their favorite. The designer

MJHS, MHS, and Madrigal Concerts Tonight

Fall Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, October 12, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Erin Morris is the Choir and Madrigals Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman. The Junior High Band and Choir will showcase skills in their first concert of the

Genesee Intersection Future Remains Uncertain

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A gathering of over 20 concerned citizens filled the City of Morrison Community Room, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. They anticipated voicing their opinions concerning the future action proposed for changing traffic flow, at the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30.

Resthave Announces 2023 Homecoming Royalty

Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Each fall, our Homecoming Royalty is chosen from peers, family, friends, and staff at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to our Kings and Queens of 2023. Our Assisted Living King is Larry Bealer, and

CGH Renovation and Front Entrance Addition

During the next 18-24 months, CGH Medical Center will undergo major construction, involving the entrance, Lobby, Admitting Department, Auxiliary Gift Shop, and CGH Café. The 20,000 square foot project will enhance and modernize the most-dated parts of the hospital. We will provide a number of benefits, including: 1. expanded, comfortable

Schedule Help with Senior Health Insurance Programs

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Several new things are taking place in Medicare for 2024.1. Are you turning

Future Pons Perform

Article and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The future of the Morrison Pons team performed prior to the Morrison vs Rockridge Football game, on Friday, October 6, 2023. They completed a recent Morrison Fun Pons Kids Camp orchestrated by the MHS Cheerleaders. These youngsters strutted their talents before a

October 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

On Tuesday, October 10, 202 , Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approval of September 5, 2023, minutes New

Heritage Canyon Awaits Visitors October 7

This family from Marion, IA, thoroughly enjoyed Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Create a similar experience with your family or friends on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spend a few minutes across Fourth Street to view the Mississippi River

September 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2023. Arrests: On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a complaint of a white van driving recklessly along Lincolnway. The vehicle was located in the parking lot of 606 E. Lincolnway. During

Etnyre Voted Staff of the Month

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photographs. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Morrison High School Principal David Mills, right, congratulated Jon Etnyre for being selected, by the students, as a member of the Morrison High School staff to receive the Staff of the Month award. Great Job; keep

“Rules of the Road” Review Class October 18

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host a free class to review Illinois State driving rules, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The groups will meet in the Program Room at the back of the library. Register by Saturday, October 14, at

Petition Letter from Brian Bartoz

What a difference two months can make! The proposal to remove the traffic signals at the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30 was discussed in Morrison, IL, City Council on Monday, July 10, 2023. It was evaluated in greater detail on Monday, September 11. It almost came