Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, to host a community-wide, Tiny Art Show. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, by picking up a “tiny art kit,” beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Kits include
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 21, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, January 21, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Megan C. Kochevar,
DAR Regent Connie Foster, of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL District II, submitted ten student recognitions in three Counties. The DAR Good Citizens Award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted this report. On Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison High School Boys Basketball team played at Monmouth-Roseville High School. Monmouth-Roseville took the win, 65 to 48. Stats: List indicates MHS player; 2 pts scored; 3 pts scored; Free Throws Attempted; Free Throws Made; Total Points Earned
Ramona Mae Vanzuiden, 88, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by family. Ramona was born October 19, 1933, in Morrison, to Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She was educated in the Argo Faye grade schools and was
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report.n Upon my arrival at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, for the Monday, January 24, 2022, Morrison City Council meeting, I had to park in the Emmanuel Reformed Church parking lot across the street. A full parking lot set
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature; Jered Cross submitted the photos. On Sunday, January, 16, 2022, 80-year-old Sondra Horn made her annual snow angel. This spirited, fun-loving, spry, and agile woman resides at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the Assisted Living wing. She is
Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors opened at 1:00 p.m., prior to the 1:30 Call to Order, by President Harvey Zuidema. Five new Board Trustees were approved. Below left-to-right are Vernon Tervelt, Carmen Church,
As the current President of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, I would like to clarify to the Community, that we currently do not have a Board-approved “Building Fund,” as reported in a previous article. Although options for relocating are being discussed, no decision on any possible option is imminent. The
This report was written by American Red Cross Illinois Region Communications Manager, Holly Baker. The American Red Cross is facing a National blood crisis–its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. ARC of Illinois hosts blood drives every day across the Nation, These
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have a two-hour late start, on Friday morning, February 17, 2023. The morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, as are classes at the Whiteside County Area Career Center in Sterling, IL.
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2021-2022 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Samuel
On January 23, 2022, at 12:48 a.m., at the request of Sterling Police Department, Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of 1st Avenue at Wallace Street, in Sterling, IL, for a two-vehicle personal injury crash. Upon further investigation, a Chevrolet Colorado driven by Wayne A. Witt, age 46, of
Carl Edward Vander Eide, 94, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Carl was born November 15, 1927, in Garden Plain, IL, to Hilcoe and Flora (Bonneur) Vander Eide. He was educated in the Garden Plain Schools.
Patrick “Pat” William Carney, 64, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Pat was born February 27, 1957, in Morrison, to William C. and Norine M. (Murphy) Carney. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools, and in 1975 he graduated from