Rally to Support the Chad Von Holten Family

Supporters of Chad and Arminda Von Holten ask friends, family, and interested citizens to come support them, on Friday, May 3, 2022, outside the Whiteside County Courthouse, at a peaceful rally. “We want justice for a Child Rape Crime,” explained Chad, the father and uncle of two child victims involved

Rep. McCombie Seeks Nominations of Influential Women

State Representative Tony McCombie will host an event on Thursday, July 14, 2022, to recognize influential women of the 71st District. The event invites constituents to nominate influential women. “We have all known great women in our lives. Some are mothers or sisters, business owners, or educators, but all are

MADC Aids Dog Park

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, members of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) gathered at the site of the future Morrison Dog Park, to present a donation. It will be used to finalize the construction of the new area on N. Genesee Street, in

Council Rethinks Sports Complex

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Sports Complex has been a small town’s pride and a passer-by focus, for over 13 years. But age and uncertainty of management has created a community issue that was the purpose of the Special Morrison City Council Meeting on Thursday, June

“Steel Magnolias” Runs June 3-5

Kathy Janicek wrote this press release Morrison Music Theatre Association will present the iconic play “Steel Magnolias” this weekend.  Performances will be in the auditorium at the Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7:00

MJHS Honors and Honor Rolls

The following students were honored at Morrison Junior High for outstanding achievement during the 2021-2022 school year. LANGUAGE ARTS:6th Grade – Johanna Plemons, Logan Peavy7th Grade – Megan Folkers, Zayley Boonstra8th Grade – Harper Buikema, Alayna Zinke HISTORY AWARDS:6th Grade – Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston7th Grade – Madelyn Mertes, Elle

MJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll 2021-2022

The following scholars are listed on three Honor Rolls of Morrison Junior High School, during the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 School Year. 6th Grade 4.0–Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Ava Robbins, Cael Wright.6th Grade High Honors–Mason Banks, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston, Natalie Zigler.6th Grade

History of American Legion Building

Jerry Brearton submitted this history about the American Legion Post 328 building, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Close to three years ago, members of Morrison American Legion embarked on a work project to make a kitchen, out of a room with a mop sink and a 240 outlet for

Marvin Turnbaugh (1925 – 2022)

Marvin Turnbaugh, 97, passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Marvin was born at home in Fair Haven, IL, on Friday, February 13, 1925.  He was the son of Harold and Violet (Queckborner) Turnbaugh.  Marvin married Sylvia Galusha on November 15,

American Legion Post 328 Ribbon Cutting

Sgt.-at-Arms Jerry Brearton wrote the press release. On January 29, 2018, the Building Committee purchased Sawzall (reciprocating saw) blades, which officially kicked off The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, remodel project. Forward to Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022. After a lot of pauses in the middle–due to

Mayors Association Meets

Jon Whitney of The Carroll County Review took the photograph. The Northern Illinois Mayors Association met Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Lanark, IL, at the Heritage Center, hosted by Lanark Mayor Ken Viglietta. Although it was a smaller turnout than at some meetings, the group of seven was enthusiastic about

Sports Complex Special Meeting June 1

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.  The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The sole topic is discussion of the Morrison Sports Complex.

Memorial Day Block Party Noon to 4:00

The Department of Fun invites residents to a Memorial Day Block Party, Monday, May 30, 2022, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate completion of the E. 300 block of Main Street, from N. Madison Street to Clinton Street, Morrison, IL. DOF Committee members included: Amanda Cook, Brandy Darby, Faith Rumfelt,

Memorial Day 2022, American Legion Ribbon Cutting

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2022.  All citizens are invited to join in this Memorial Day remembrance, to honor those who sacrificed for our freedom. Parade line up begins at 10:00 a.m., with

Rotary Club Pollinator Garden

On pages 13-15 of the “Illinois Farm Bureau Partners” Summer 2022 issue, is an article that demonstrates how farming plays a vital role in promoting beneficial bees, butterflies, and more. Kim Hill contributed the article “The BUZZ about Pollinators.” Notable Pollinator Statistics In 2017, Illinois established milkweed as the Official