Susan Lynn (Rick) Williams, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home in Morrison. Sue was born April 29, 1953, in Morrison, to Glenn and Florence (Imel) Rick. She was a 1971 graduate of Morrison High School and later graduated from Western Illinois University. After graduating,
Francis W. VenHuizen, 93, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, IL. Francis was born March 4, 1928, in Fenton, IL, to William and Gertrude (Borgman) Venhuizen. He was educated in the rural Stone Street School
The problem with hosting a globetrekker is that they are so rarely in town, but we will have that opportunity next Sunday, November 28, 2021. The Whiteside Forum will hold a special event and host Victor Selmon, as he presents “Adventure Travel in Iceland.” This event is free and open
Jason Adam Damhoff, 47, of Riverton, IL, died at 11:18 a.m.; on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jason was born July 18, 1974, in Sterling, IL. He graduated from Morrison High School in 1993 and attended MTI in Quincy, IL, where he earned his Welding certificate
Ten individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation Nursing and Healthcare scholarships. A total of $20,500 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors, according to Foundation Board Chair Martha Kophamer, Morrison, IL. “The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 34-year history,” said
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back The McCloskeys, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Riley Horton will do a prelude of Christmas songs prior to the concert. Please join us for an evening of Music and Ministry. A free-will offering will be
Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30
On Monday, November 22, 2021, Morrison Police arrested Donald C. Golden, age 30 of Morrison, IL, charging Golden with Animal Cruelty (Class A Misdemeanor.) This arrest was the result of an investigation into the death of a four-month-old Alaskan Eskimo dog, found on November 3, 2021, at 407 Portland Avenue,
Morrison Elementary PTO hosts its 35th annual Holiday Craft Fair at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase by Cottonwood 4-H Club. The morning offering is cinnamon rolls, until they
Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30
Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30
Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30
Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly
This year, Morrison Historical Society was gifted an old saddle. It was unclean, stiff, and dessicated. About the same time, the Editor and MHS Board Trustee began a search for a tin of Saddle Soap, to clean a pair of leather shoes. Grummert’s Hardware solved both problems and replenished the
Morrison Fire Department held its annual, autumn, Drive-Through Pork Chop Lunch on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to pork chop sandwiches, there were grilled brats and hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a choice of beverage. The Sandwich Sale Committee is shown, left-to-right: Chair