Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents had a wonderful surprise, on Monday, October 28, 2024. Four kind and caring young ladies decided to stop by, with flowers and a Bible verse attached. Pictured with Resident Mary Jane Connelly, left-to-right are Gracie Becker, Kinsley Swaim, Halle Schaefer, and Riley Onken.
As the holiday season approaches, Morrison United Methodist Church, located at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is offering GriefShare, a well-known Christian support group. “Navigating Grief During the Holidays” provides guidance for those coping with loss. While not specifically a Methodist tradition, GriefShare is open to everyone seeking comfort
Whiteside Area Career Center selected Madi Armitage as the September 2024 Student of the Month. Armitage is a Senior at Morrison High School. She is studying Early Childhood Education at WACC. The parents are Leslie Harridge and Daniel Armitage.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison School Board convened on Monday, October 21, 2024, with the announcement of the vacant Board position replacement being filled by Jennifer Vander Molen. Shannon Bumann, the Interim Superintendent for the second semester of 2024-2025 Morrison school year, was in attendance.
An individual adult ticket is $20. Students are admitted free of charge, and an accompanying adult ticket is $10. The Symphony’s season tickets are honored. The Symphony and Community State Bank have for several years offered a charter bus from Clinton, IA, through Fulton, and Morrison, IL, to the concert
The official General Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, fast approaches. In advance of that day, across the United States registered Early and Absentee voters have been making their political preferences known. Those who have not returned these ballots, are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Morrison Athletic Boosters announces a significant achievement from the recent Cross Country Conference Meet. Isaiah McDearmon has qualified for the IHSA Sectional Cross Country Meet, during the first weekend of November 2024. Isaiah finished 14th overall today, Saturday, October 26. “Nice job and good luck at Sectionals! You are
Assisted Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. October 25, 2024, was a perfect fall night for reviving a high school rivalry that always excites the small towns of Morrison, and Fulton, IL. Both teams entered the game with identical records, of three wins and five losses, and no hopes
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events. These take place prior to announcing the elected King and
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests were made and Citations issued, as of Friday, October 25, 2024. Arrests: On October 15, 2024, at approximately 6:16 p.m., Morrison Police Department was dispatched to Morris and Cherry Streets to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood. Morrison Police ultimately arrested Jason
Morrison Athletic Boosters urge the public to “come to Morrison High School tonight, October 25, 2024, for the last Home Volleyball game vs the Eastland Cougars. Three Seniors will be recognized. The Freshman/Sophomore match begins at 5:00 p.m.; the Junior Varsity match is at 6:00 p.m; the Varsity match
Richard Dean (Rick) Anderson, age 68, of Hays, KS, formerly of Medicine Lodge, KS, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. Rick was born at Community General Hospital, Sterling, IL, on November 10, 1955, the first born of Zane and Joyce (Knight) Anderson. Rick grew
Gene R. Voss, 85, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Gene was born September 25, 1939, in Moline, IL, to Herman J. and Alice (Vos) Voss. He attended Erie Grade Schools and graduated from Erie High
Mick Welding supplied the press release and photograph. Morrison Rotary Club once again took time to clean trash on U. S. Highway 30. Taking part in the Thursday, October 10, 2024, clean up were left-to-right, Dan Vandermyde, Dr. Brad Yaklich, Kevin Kuehl, Mike Gunderson, Kevin Schisler, John Prange, Ted