Each year, June 14 is celebrated as Flag Day in the United States of America. In 1877 the first Flag Day was celebrated, 100 years after the Continental Congress adopted the flag. Bernard J. Cigrand, a Wisconsin schoolteacher, in 1885 urged his students to observe June 14 as “Flag Birthday.”
Joretta Kay Wolf, 83, from Milledgeville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 7, 2024, to reunite with God; her husband–the love of her life for 64 years–who passed just 60 days prior; other loved ones who had gone before her to heaven. She was born on
Chandler Gilbraith submitted this interview. He served as Ag Instructor/FFA Advisor, Head Track Coach, and Assistant Football Coach at Morrison High School. Amanda Milder supplied the team photos. How many years have you been coaching? I’ve been Head Track Coach just this year, 2024. Last year I was Assistant Coach
Steve Davis, President of Morrison Kiwanis, presented a $200 check to Jennifer Reynolds, to benefit Morrison Day Care. We want to thank everyone who supported our Sandwich sales, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Because of your support, we are able to help Morrison Day Care and many others in our
50 years ago, on June 11, 1974, James A. and Emily Jevne began an enduring family business at 130 E. Main Street–Morrison[, IL,] TrueValue Hardware. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, owners Don and Jackie Jevne invite their friends, patrons, and local businesses to celebrate this milestone. The event takes place
Quincy University hosted its 161st Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Quincy University’s Football Stadium. The 2024 spring graduating class is comprised of 145 undergraduates and 23 graduate degree recipients. Christian Czarny, Morrison, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences.
Fulton, IL, abuts the Mississippi River and is capped with de Immigrant, an authentic, functional windmill from The Netherlands. Many residents honor their Dutch heritage throughout the year, but especially during a public gathering on the first weekend of May. The City recently hosted their 50th annual Dutch Days
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will
Listed below are capitalized AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS presented to students during Honors Night, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The presenters are listed in parentheses. AMERICAN LEGION POST #328 Cambell Buikema; Madison Banks (Jerry Brearton) DUNLAP MASONIC LODGE #321 Peyton Emerson, Alyvia Behrens, Allen Rumfelt (Mike Ottens) JAMES JEROME MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Penelope “Penny” Price, 88 of Albany, IL, died Monday May 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Hazel (Johnston) Pierce. She married Gary R. Price on March 20, 1954, in Joliet. Penny had worked as a Teller
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May, 24, 2024. Arrests: On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Morrison Police Department arrested Justin D. Fuller, 26, Morrison, IL in the 200 block of E. Morris Street, on a Warrant for Parole Violation out of Missouri.
Lorna Marie (Voss) Engwall passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Lorna was born on June 13, 1949, in Topponish, WA, to her parents, Floyd Arthur and (Marie) Kathryn Voss. She attended Shirland Grade School (Shirland, IL), Hononegah High School (Rockton, IL,) and Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL,) where she majored
Carroll Jean Farthing, 89, of Liberty Court Assisted Living Center in Dixon, IL, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Liberty Court Assisted Living Center. Carrol was born July 17, 1934, in Morrison, IL, to Bayard and Mary (Kolb) Anderson. She was educated in the Clyde Township School in rural Whiteside
Norma Jean Boeck, 74, of Morrison, IL passed away on May 28, 2024, at Homestead Care Facility with her family by her side, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease/Lewy Body Dementia. Norma was born on September 23, 1949, to Render and Wilhelmina Aggen in Chicago, IL. After Norma graduated
In November 2023, the City of Morrison committed to developing a Strategic Plan for the future of its community. As part of the strategic planning process, a survey has been developed to ask residents their opinions about living in the City and City services. The Center for Governmental Studies at