William Patton took the photograph. Editor’s note: On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the National Association of Letter Carriers invite you to place a bag of nonperishable food items by your mailbox. The annual Second Saturday in May collection day supplies donations to local food pantries across the Nation. Morrison Friends
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, April 29, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible domestic dispute, between two people walking along W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will take you on a memory ride aboard the historic Sterling-Dixon, IL, Trolley, at their Sunday, May 15, 2022, meeting and program. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, with a start time of 2:00 p.m. After the program, enjoy refreshments.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took these photos. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the first KINDY 500 was held at Fulton Elementary School, 1301 Seventh Avenue, Fulton, IL. The question arises as to, “What is the Kindy 500?” The answer is found in the kindergarten classrooms of
Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a one-story house at 16031 Greenland Drive. Located on the east edge of the City limits, at the corner of Greenland Drive and Hazel Road, it is just minutes from town. At approximately 1700 sq. feet, there are three bedrooms and three baths;
Phillip and Gloria Garrison were married May 19, 1972, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison, IL. They are the parents of three sons, Phillip D. (Bridget) in Erie, IL; Curt (Lu Wei) in Yukon, OK; Kevin, in Morrison. They have been blessed with 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Phillip
Tony Wright submitted this press release and the artwork. The return of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 and CAPA Art Show is this weekend, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, 2022. “We had two years without the Spring Art Show, due to COVID-19,” he noted. Come experience
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and submitted the photo. On Friday, April 29, 2022, Morrison High School Senior Kendra Fisher was joined in the MHS gym by her parents Aubrey and Tim Fisher; MHS Girls Basketball Coach Kerri Grimm, standing left; SVCC Coach Julie Schroeder-Ranz. She will participate
Kathy Schmidt submitted the press release and photographs. On Saturday May 6, 2022, the local 4H Clubs (Cottonwood and Rip Snorters) went to work at Kelly Park and Waterworks Pickleball Courts, to clean up leaves and limbs. Over 60 bags of debris were gathered! “They were an awesome group of
Evelyn June Damhoff, 96, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, May 6, 2022, peacefully at her home. She is now with her Lord and Savior. Evelyn was born May 12, 1925, in Clinton, IA, to Henry and Katherine (DeWeerdt) Borgman. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a
Brian Bartoz submitted the photo and press release. Morrison High School students gathered the auditorium at Morrison High School, following the Friday, May 6, 2022, opening performance of “She Kills Monsters.” The final performances is Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10; attendees 11 and under are free.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than two million acres in offers, from agricultural producers and landowners, through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This included more than 25,000 acres in Illinois. This is the first of the program’s multiple
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that nearly $100,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rural infrastructure grants have been awarded to Morrison, Oquawka, and Williamsfield, IL. “Our small Cities and Villages are the fabric of the Heartland and the drivers of our rural economy,” Congresswoman Bustos said. “Since I was elected
Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. It’s Primary time and the political ads are on the air. Unfortunately, these 30 second spot commercials do persuade voters. That is a danger to our Democracy, because these adds are frequently an appeal to our emotions and devoid of any factual material.
CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, is proud to honor our nurses during National Nurses Week, Friday, May 6, through Thursday, May 12, 2022. This annual celebration recognizes the steadfast care and dedication these front-line heroes show, in our hospital, clinics, and communities. The week is celebrated