Rotarians Cleaned U. S. Route 30

Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew.

April 27 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Saturday, April 27, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of W. Lincolnway. As a result of the stop, Morrison Police arrested Duvall R. Johnson, age 31

May 3 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 3, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 5-04-2024 Star Fugate 43 Morrison, IL Dog Running at Large 5-06-2024 Brandon Snyder 38 Fulton,

Morrison Rotary Club Scholarship Awards

Mick Welding submitted the press release and photograph. Morrison Rotary Club is proud to award $5000 in scholarships to these fine Morrison High School students. They were presented during the 7:00 p.m. MHS Honors Night, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Pictured left-to-right are *Cooper Bush–All Around Male, $1250 *Madison Krum–All Around

May 10 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May, 10, 2024. Arrests: On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, age 32 of Morrison, IL, on an Ogle County warrant for Failure to Appear. Sandell was transported to the Whiteside County

Martha A. Moulton (1947 – 2024)

Martha A. Moulton, 76, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poudre Valley Hospital, following a resilient battle with cancer. Martha was surrounded by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends. Martha was born on May 11, 1947, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late

Robert J. “Bob” Schick (1939 – 2024)

Robert J. “Bob” Schick , born April 27, 1939, and died April 10, 2024, was remembered with a Memorial Service in Metamora, IL. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schick; daughter Diane (Tom) Pressley; son David (Deanna) Schick; grandson Andrew Pressley. Burial services will be held graveside Saturday, May 25, 2024,

Morrison Fire Department May 19 Breakfast

The Annual Morrison Fire Department Fundraiser Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to support our local, volunteer First Responders with a donation, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The process is simple. *Enter the building from

Alice J. “Jo” Hammons (2024)

Alice J. “Jo” Hammons, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Jo was born November 26, 1949, in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Walker) Mathis. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hammons of Morrison; daughters, LeeAnn (Anthony) Tessier of Kewanee, IL,

Edward A. Weeks, Sr. (1945 – 2024)

Edward A. Weeks, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA, surrounded by his family. Edward was born March 19, 1945, in Morrison, to Emery, “Doc,” and Frances (Johnson) Weeks. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and later

May 18 Military Service for Bradley Decker

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held to honor Bradley A. Decker, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. All friends and family

Gene A. Ottens (1939 – 2024)

Gene A. Ottens, 84, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Gene was born August 2, 1939, in Morrison, to John K. and Henrietta (Haan) Ottens. He first attended schools in Milledgeville, and Thomson, IL, then later attended the

Dorothy A. Boles (1927 – 2024)

Dorothy A. Boles, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home. Dorothy was born June 8, 1927, in Sterling, IL, to Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell. She was educated in the Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Sterling

Celebration of Life for Stephen Deckro, Jr.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held to honor Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the service starts at 11:00. A luncheon follows in Morrison, IL, at the City

Vintage Farm Tools Program by Marc Gravert

Marc Gravert, Morrison, IL, returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp