The Loft on Main Extends Hours

Remember The Loft on Main while shopping locally at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  You will find so many unique items in a large range of prices. Prices begin at $4.50. Extended hours follow. Dec. 21:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Dec. 22:  10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Dec. 23:  10:00

Linda Lee Sinkus (1959 – 2023)

Linda Lee Sinkus, 64, of Morrison, IL, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Linda was born March 23, 1959, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Arnold and Carol (Bakener) Newcomer. She married Frank Sinkus on

From Ear To Ear Photography, Design, and Media Ribbon Cutting

Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce celebrated a new, Main Street entrepreneur with a Ribbon Cutting, on Friday, December 15, 2023. Morgan Weber is CEO and Founder of “From Ear To Ear Photography, Design, and Media,” at 102 W. Main Street. Inside are her two businesses: “From Ear To Ear Photography”

Louise Clark Taking Holiday Food Orders

Morrison, IL, resident Louise Clark, a.k.a, “The Pie Lady,” offers a variety of holiday treats during December 2023. Orders are due by Wednesday, December 20, 2023 for pick-up on Saturday, December 23. In Morrison, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., retrieve your order at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street.

Royalty Nutrition for Healthy Beverages

Coffee fans have a specialty shop to satisfy their preferences and explore new combinations. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” Located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, “Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees,” offers protein shakes, energy teas,

Kiwanis Donates to Boy Scout Troop

During the 6:30 p.m. Club meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Morrison, IL, Kiwanis President Steve Davis made a check presentation to Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96 Troop. The club met in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Street. Senior Patrol Leader Noah Icenogle received the $200

December 8 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 8, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-08-2023 Linda Cox 70 Davenport, IA Expired Registration Sticker 12-13-2023 Tiffany Lechler 40 Sterling, IL

Farmers National Bank Grant to MCH

The staff at the Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL, would like to thank Farmers National Bank, for selecting our hospital as the recipient of their Funding New Beginnings grant for 2023. Executive Director of the Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation Nicholas Emmerson presented the $1000 check to Mick Welding, Morrison

Donna Sue Palumbo (1937 – 2023)

Donna Sue Palumbo, 86, of Sterling, IL, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Chapters Living of Elmhurst, IL. Donna was born on October 7, 1937, in Huntingburg, IN, the daughter of Roy and Madonna (Fischer) Cox. She married Frank E. Palumbo on November 28, 1959, at St. Ferdinand’s Church

Ribbon Cutting for NAMI Sauk Area

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 for NAMI Sauk Area. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness. This organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life, for people with mental illness and their families, through support, education, and advocacy. Board

Harmons Open Peanut Butter & Deli

Three generations of Harmons were very busy on their first open day, during the downtown Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk, Saturday, December 2, 2023. Pictured left-to-right are sisters, Gracen and Landri Harmon; grandmother, Bev Harmon; owner, Paul (Jamie) Harmon; his sister, Angie Erickson. Paul stated, “They will help out when they

Esther Ebbers (1935 – 2023)

Esther Christine Ebbers, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL Esther was born April 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Clarence and Anna (Balk) Bielema. She attended the grade schools in Thomson, IL, and graduated from Thomson High School. On December 12,

Mary A. Ticher (1946 – 2023)

Mary A. Tichler, 77, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Resthave, surrounded by her family. Mary was born August 3, 1946, in Freeport, IL, to Paul and Shirley (Halstead) Noeske. She was a 1964 graduate of Freeport High School and continued her

Alan R. “Big Al” Gravert (1955 – 2023)

Alan R. “Big Al” Gravert, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Alan was born August 7, 1955, in Clinton, IA, to Ralph A. and Rose E. (Johnson) Gravert. He graduated from Fulton High School in

Vogel Descendants Attend Holiday Gathering

Twenty-seven Vogel family members attended their annual Holiday gathering, on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Their ages range from 58 (Brian Vogel, front table, far right) to 103 (Alice “Sis” Bordner, far left across the table from Brian.) They now