With autumn approaching, the City of Morrison is reminding its community of the Municipal Code addressing the disposal and/or burning of yard waste. The City reminds its community to be conscientious of neighbors and the general public, when considering lawful open burning. Due to allergies, asthma, and other health issues,
The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, maintains a Flag Drop Box, for U. S. Flags that have served their useful purpose. This includes tattered, faded, ripped, stained, or torn flags. Other flags (POW/MIA, Illinois, etc.) that are retired may also be turned in. Collected flags will be burned
Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 2023. The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. Watch for signs on the south side of the highway. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, and noon to 4:00 p.m.
Anne Frame wrote the press release; the Camps supplied their photo in the Sahara Desert. This tantalizing and fascinating program will be given by Jim and Ann Camp on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton reported the Local Street Project started today, Monday, September 19, 2023, on South Cherry Street. He supplied photographs of the three sites. This year’s local street project includes S. Cherry Street, N. Jackson Street (RR Tracks to E. Knox Street) and N. Heaton Street
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, September 16, the skies cleared from a cloudy, damp morning, and the street dried. Artists surfaced to register to spend the afternoon on Main Street. Registrations totaled 890 in the first hour and evolved to surpass the 1100 mark as
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. The Annual Morrison Rotary Kids’ Runs were held as part of the 2023 Harvest Hammer Races, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. 2023 Rotary Kids’ Run Race Winners WEE Run Boys: Girls: FUN Run Boys: Girls: CHALLENGE Run Boys: Girls:
On Friday, September 15, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Fulfs Road, at the intersection of Folkers Drive in rural Morrison. Responding Deputies and Sheriff’s Office Administration determined a sedan, driven by a 16-year-old female was traveling eastbound on
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) endorsed recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 shots for everyone over the age of six months. Federal agencies have given the green light for updated mRNA vaccines developed by Moderna
The following Arrests were made and Citations were issued since Friday, September 8, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 5:36 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a retail theft complaint at Dollar General, 633 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Amanda McNamara, age 39,
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: Captain Eleanor “Ellie” LeBeau Cooke United States Marine Corps Hometown: Belleville, IL.
Judith Holesingser’s program for Morrison Historical Society, on Sunday, September 17, 2023, will inform guests about “Why Beekeeping” is vital and enjoyable. The public is invited to her PowerPoint presentation; no live bees will be present. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, with access from the ramp
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. “Morrison Bark Park” was officially opened and presented to the City of Morrison, by a group of volunteers known as “On the Move with Parks and Recreation.” The committee earned over $70,000 through donations and fund-raising activities, during the past two years,
Kellie Kohl is the recipient of an upcoming benefit event, on Saturday, September 20, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The hours of this family-friendly event are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Those unable to attend can offer their support for Kellie. Make a monetary donation;
Editor’s note: Friday, September 15, 2023, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Established in 1979, by President Jimmy Carter’s signing a proclamation, the third Friday of September continues as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Below is a reprinted 2021, Clay County, FL, feature that informs us of the woman who began this