James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to
The American Legion member J. W. Brearton submitted the press release. Brian Bartoz submitted an additional photo of Morrison High School students. Fifty-six volunteers from Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, SVCC Impact, MHS Key Club, Legion Post, MHS Legion Scholarship winners, and good citizens volunteered their Saturday, May 18,
Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held to honor Bradley A. Decker, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. All friends and family
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held to honor Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the service starts at 11:00. A luncheon follows in Morrison, IL, at the City
Marc Gravert, Morrison, IL, returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host Gayle Haas, from Aurora, IL, in a first-person, dramatic presentation of the late Corrie Ten Boom. Her talk and PowerPoint will illustrate Ten Boom’s experiences while growing up with her family in Haarlem, Holland. Later the family committed to
Morrison Historical Society will feature Marc Gravert as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp behind
Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are fundraising, to experience a late-June camping experience. They will attend Camp Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch & Adventure Base, near Custer, South Dakota. The cost for the Scouts and two leaders is $2400. They have planned a supper fundraiser
Legionnaire/Dr. Stephan A. Schroeder, a 53-year member of Morrison Post 328 who currently lives in Mandan, ND, was awarded a Quilt of Valor from the Missouri River Quilts of Valor at the Bismarck Amvets Post #9 in North Dakota. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a special event of interest, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this free program in the sanctuary. Men, women, and children will be inspired by this powerful and timely message of
The Editor will join Morrison Travel Club participants on vacation in The United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paris, France, from Wednesday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 14, 2024. No articles will be posted on the website or its companion Facebook page during this time. However, the public may submit emailed
During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host the Reverend Violet Johnicker for our season finale, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. She will speak about “Unity Beyond