Frank Freas, 86, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Frank was born August 4, 1936, in Rock Falls, IL, to Wayne and Beulah (Blair) Freas. He was educated in Emerson School, Sterling High School, and Sauk Valley Community College
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 5, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 8-05-2022 James B. Jones 36 Fairbury, IL Public Fighting and Public
Editor’s note: Lori Matlack took the photograph. The City of Morrison, IL, and its Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief of Police Brian Melton has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP.) He is now designated as a Certified Police Chief through the Association’s
Twenty-eight pieces of art created for, and displayed at, the Tiny Art Show held at Odell Public Library earlier this year, have been donated to The Loft on Main. These pieces will be available to the public in a Luck of the Draw fundraiser. Tiny Art pieces will be on
Chair Karla Burn writes, “On the Move with Parks and Recreation in Morrison, IL, is finalizing its Bark Park fundraising. In the very near future, the Committee will start to fund raise for children’s park equipment in Morrison. “Please consider supporting these ‘quality of life’ amenities, by joining us at
Rotary Club member Mick Welding submitted the press release and photographs. A changing of the guard took place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, for Morrison Rotary Club. Rotary President Carrie Melton handed the gavel along with a President pin to incoming President Scott Vandermyde. He then presented Melton with a
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) presented annual recognition awards to dedicated volunteers at its 2022 Annual Meeting, April 30, 2022, in Dekalb, IL. The following awards were presented; local adult honorees are in boldface. The Hall of Fame Award recognizes a lifetime commitment to the Girl Scout Movement within
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced that Dr. Kari Rockwell has been appointed new CEO of the organization. Dr. Rockwell succeeded current CEO Fiona Cummings and assumed responsibilities on Monday, August 1, 2022. Cummings had served as CEO since 2013 and retired on Saturday, June 30. Dr. Rockwell brings
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 24, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-25-2022 Gordon D. Zaagman 67 Morrison, IL Indecent Behavior (Ordinance) 6-27-2022
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear –
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., while patrolling, Morrison Police discovered an altercation occurring between three persons, in the 100 block of E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Annette S. Harms, age 64 of Morrison, IL, on E. Wall Street at Ash Avenue, Morrison,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher S. Bourke, age 41 of Morrison, IL, in the 600 block of S. Portland Avenue
The City of Morrison, IL, seeks an experienced management professional to serve as the City Administrator. A City Administrator is responsible for the overall management and administrative coordination of the activities of the City. Their duties include implementation of various programs and policies approved by the City Council. All City
On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Claudia Garcia, of Dixon, IL, to discuss her critical position as Director of 9-1-1 services in Whiteside County. Current or former Dispatchers, Emergency Services personnel, members of Law Enforcement, and the public are invited to this program.