The Loft of Main will host a “drop-in” ornament painting party between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on Monday, November 11, 2019. This creative endeavor is planned for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. The location is 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to
The Loft of Main will host a “Holiday Happening” fundraising event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Friday, November 15, 2019. The pre-holiday time frame allows men and women to shop early and locally; create a personal, gallery “wish list;” enjoy conversation with artists and art lovers. The location at
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 1:57 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash, on Albany Road near Burns Road in rural Erie, IL. A 17-year-old male driver from Erie was northbound on Albany Road, when the driver left the roadway and over-corrected, causing the driver to
American Legion Post 328 encourages community members to deposit donated items for military troops, into the Retired Flags Drop Box outside the Legion Hall. The address is 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The “We Care Package Drive” runs through Friday, December 6, 2019. The organization “sends USPS priority mail
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Monday, November 11, 2019, the annual Veterans Day observance will begin at 10:45 a.m., at Veterans Park and Memorial in Grove HiIl Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL. American Legion Post 328 will conduct a short remembrance service. At 10:55, Jerry Brearton will explain the
On Monday, November 11, 2019, local Veterans and one guest will be honored with a buffet breakfast, beginning at 8:30 a.m., courtesy of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The annual Veterans Day observance will be held at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Park and Memorial, in
Meridith Layne submitted the list of Halloween Costume Contest winners from the Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade, held Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Career awareness will take center stage on Thursday, November 7, 2019, during Morrison High School’s second annual Career Fair. The event will be held in the High School cafeteria from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on the same evening as Parent-Teacher Conferences at MHS. Students, parents, and other attendees are welcome
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 25, 2019. Arrests: On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nate E. Bradley, age 40 of Davenport, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Scott County, IA,
The Odell Public Library Annual Book Sale continues inside the library, at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, through Saturday, November 16, 2019. Choose from many, many books at bargain prices. All proceeds go to support the library.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Robert W. Cox, age 41 of Tampico, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Mark Hill with the “Because Nice Matters” October 2019 Customer Service Award, on Thursday, October 24. He was surprised at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, where he has worked since 1976. Meridith Layne presented candy and the framed certificate.
Anne Frame submitted this press release. Announcing, the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Odell Public Library on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room will be filled with books for all levels and all interests. In the lobby, tempting you
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will benefit from sales of take-home breakfast burritos, made with Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL. Monies raised will help send the girls to perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving