The honor of our first Rotary Students of the Month for the 2019-20 school year goes to Taylor Stratton, left, and Nick Allen. Taylor is the daughter of Kris Stratton and Amy O’Connor. She is active in Volleyball, Basketball, Band, Student Council, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She is also the
Editor’s note: “The event will be held rain or shine,” reported Rotarian Dr. Brad Yaklich. “If lightning is in the area, we will cancel.” On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Rotary International, District 6420, will host the 32nd Annual Harvest Hammer, beginning and ending at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue,
State Representative Tony McCombie officially launched her re-election bid, for 71st House District. McCombie, currently serving her second term, announced at events with supporters in Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. The 71st District consists of portions of Carroll, Whiteside, Henry, and Rock Island Counties. While many issues face the State,
Paint the Town (PTT) approaches on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Long before this enduring artistic endeavor takes place, the event committee plans a multi-tiered public event for thousands. This year marks the 25th Silver Anniversary of the “color-full” event in Morrison, IL. The navy t-shirt design celebrates this milestone with
At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a second Ribbon Cutting ceremony for The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This event celebrated the 501 (3c) nonprofit status of the gallery. It has become a fully functioning business. A Ribbon Cutting
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 6, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-08-19 Angella S. Nolan 27 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 9-08-19 Roddy L. Tedder 37
Mick Welding submitted this article. On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host Tribute to Veterans, our 11th Annual Gala, at the Vista Grande, 2141 16th Street NW, in Clinton, IA. We will offer a Buffet Dinner and musical entertainment throughout the evening, by the Josh Duffee
Sunday, September 8, through Saturday, September 14, 2019, is National Assisted Living Week. The theme is “A Spark of Creativity.” What better field trip than to The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street in downtown, Morrison, for residents of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL.
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 5:57 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Smith Road and Freeport Road, in rural Deer Grove, IL, for a single-vehicle, motorcycle traffic crash. During the investigation Deputies were able to determine Craig Freeman 43 years old of Walnut, IL, was
Johnson Oil/Shell Expresslane will celebrate 60 years of service on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at all of their locations. The Morrison, IL, location is 651 W. Lincolnway. Each location will be have free hot dog, chips, and pop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will give away a 50-inch
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” in honor of September 11, 2001, victims. The law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset, for the entire day on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. On Monday, September 9, 2019, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Michael Allen, Legionnaire of American Legion Post 328, received a handmade Quilt of Valor®, during a short presentation ceremony at the Post, 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. Over a score of members
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. Left-to-right in front are Stephanie Vavra; son Andrew Wakemam; Melissa Gabbard; mother Sandy Prescott; daughter Maya Wakeman; owner Andrea Ramirez; Hannah Roggy; Peyton Lowery; Riley Onken; Emily Roggy; Michelle Renkes; Kim Ewoldsen; Kerri Baker; Chamber Board President Kevin Schisler. In back left-to-right are
Gary Farral submiitted this article. Monday, June 17, 2019, Erie Rotary club voted to turn in its charter, ending 73 years, eight months, and 23 days of service to Erie, IL, the State of Illinois, the United States of America, and other Nations around the world. The major problem since
Experienced American Red Cross volunteer David Boyles of Morrison, IL, had hurriedly prepared to drive an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Atlanta, GA, to await instructions. He expected to be assigned to one of the Atlantic coast areas and assist victims in places struck by Hurricane Dorian. He was notified on