Anne Frame submitted this article and photo of Layne and Horberg. As the readership grows older, many readers request books from the Large Print collection, which numbers 976 books. This collection has grown, with help by the GoFundMe campaign in fall 2020, which was spearheaded by Odell Public Library Friends.
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton took the photographs. Petty Officer 1st Class Builder Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist (SCW) Dennis R. VanZuiden, Morrison, IL, reenlisted for six years in the U. S. Navy Reserves, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He is Senior Vice Commander of American Legion Post 328, in Morrison, IL.
On the Move with Parks and Recreation has a tasty fundraiser in progress. All proceeds will benefit the future City of Morrison, IL, Bark Park. Kathy Schmidt wrote, “We have tons of doggie treats for four-legged friends for Valentines day and limited human treats for sale. Dog treats and human
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 5, 2021.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce, under the direction of Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer, lived up to their motto of “We’re Making Things Happen.” Refusing to allow the restrictions implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting and Wine Basket Event was offered
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District, will award two $500 scholarships, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation or an environmentally-related field. Scholarships are available for students entering Junior or Senior years at an institution
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Monday, February 8, 2021, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with a citizen challenge, about the current waste containers and an inquiry about possible change in the future. It was remarked that lids of garbage containers often are blown into
The Thomson, IL, Lions Club virtually voted to donate over $2000 for new Bell Covers for the brass instruments of West Carroll High School. The accesseries are used to cover the open, bell parts of brass instrument. These help to protect the player and audience from the spreading of germs
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White alerts the automobile industry, along with private party vehicle sellers, of a new Federal Odometer Disclosure rule. It increases the amount of time odometer readings must be declared at the time of a vehicle sale. The Federal rule took effect Friday, January 1, 2021.
In early February 2021, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented BPI Companies, Inc. the Because Nice Matters Award. The sponsor was Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community. The certificate read, “Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes and congratulates you, as the recipient of the Because Nice Matters Award, not because nice is easy,
Editor’s note: Pastor Toni Lucas submitted the article; the photo was taken by Gina Stroyan. Each year, millions of Americans come together to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin re-appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission, along with Illinois Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield and Randy Frese of Quincy. She is pictured in Springfield, IL, on the makeshift Illinois House floor at the
Morrison Area Community Foundation was formed in 2007. Current affiliate Board Members are Joe Mills-Chairman; Melissa Nyboer; Sarah Dalati; Howard Mills; Katie Rider; Cassie Schultz; Dar Hook. The foundation has a dozen funding priorities, with varied grant possibilities to support the community. The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 22, 2021.
Morrison Police Department is seeking applications for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer. Applications are now being accepted until Monday, February 15, 2021, at noon.