Morrison Police Chief Kevin Soenksen submitted this report. Arrests: On September 24, 2024, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, 33, Morrison, IL, for Motor Vehicle Theft and Driving while License Suspended. Sandell was arrested after Morrison Police responded to a call in the 600
Christ Lutheran School hosts its Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school; on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The School address is 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will continue through 11:00. A delicious meal will be served, including pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, and
For three-quarters of a century, citizens of and visitors to Morrison, IL, have benefited from the artistry, hard work, and joyful dedication of Morrison Garden Club members. During seven-and-a-half decades, treasured volunteers have distributed their talents throughout the community: planting trees in French Creek Park and the Bark Park;
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Please join us! Bring a table or a trunk/container to decorate and candy or prepackaged treats to
Register for Hallowe’en fun for all ages, on Saturday, October 19, 2024: www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. Dress for the free 9:00 a.m. Costume Contest, before the “Nightmare on High Street 3K (1.86 miles) Run/Walk.” It begins at Northside Elementary School, W. High Street and N. Genesee Street. Fees for the Run are
Anne Frame submitted the press release. This informative and picturesque program will be presented by the Odell Library Friends, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Program Room. Tanner and Suellen Girard will show slides of the various places they have enjoyed, complete with multi-colored
Morrison High School will host its sixth annual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Morrison High School is located at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, 61270. Presenters are welcome to arrive early to set up displays in the gym prior
For 15 years, since 1987, Morrison, IL, individuals have gathered along Lincolnway in peaceful, pro-life demonstration. In the early afternoon of Sunday, October 6, 2024, they gathered at 100 W. Lincolnway, in front of the former Wells Fargo Bank. Many participants carried signs in silence. “LIFE CHAIN is a
For the final time, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Church of St. Anne-Episcopal, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m., under the guidance of Father James Brzezinski. Wife Nancy will play the organ for the last time, too. At the end of August, they
It was impossible to drive past the home at 604 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024! Artistic, humorous, and gory decor was in place, wrapping three sides of the home, and on a porch and its roof. Occasional bones and dismembered body parts
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Meal, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal will be served in the church Dining Room The meal features Chili; The Bread Lady Cinnamon Roll; lemonade and
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Chapel, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Masks may be required.
Celebrate the autumnal shift at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters and guest reenactors. “Fall Festival” takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation, to explore the grounds, buildings, and Petting Zoo. Plan
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photos. A large crowd attended the Morrison High School facilities to give notice of recognition to the recent Hall of Fame inductees and watch the Morrison Mustangs challenge the Forreston, IL, Cardinals, in a “Northwest Illinois Upstate Conference” match
This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. She is pictured donating on her way to 15 gallons. The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m., until 5:45 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church,