"Editor’s note: The Albany, IL, organization conducting services was the American Legion, not VFW, as stated earlier. Jacklyn Hanson submitted the article and photos. Albany, IL, celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Lusk Cemetery. Hanson-Kennedy American Legion Post conducted the ceremony. They said a quick prayer; read"
"At 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host Moline, IL, author Allen R. McCaulley. He will present his children’s books about a curly canine, Max. Visit with Service dog, Kaiser. Do you think he looks like Max? Make a"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 3, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Adam N. Harvey, age 44 of Omaha NE, in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway, Morrison,"
"Tonight, Saturday, June 18, 2022, will offer ADULTS an entertaining Department of FUN event, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Hours are 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Plan to purchase supper, snacks, and beverages. Use cash for this event. Tonight’s fundraiser will benefit the Morrison Dog Park. Once the"
"During Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed visitors, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors opened. Sarah Bull had baked molasses cookies. Marcia Haag baked rhubarb bread. Stephanie Vavra baked her mother’s lemon cake. Dave Boyles made"
"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, and homemade"
"All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will help Javier Carreno to be placed on the organ transplant list. He has willing donors, but he must raise $30,000 to obtain placement. The multi-faceted benefit will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield"
"In advance of the Illinois Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Morrison Historical Society offers a program by Mary Beth Dombroski of Morrison, IL. Citizens of a newly-formed Whiteside County were first allowed to vote for President in 1836. Who was eligible to vote? What were the criteria? Dombroski"
"Dr. Bradley Yaklich submitted the top three photos. The Department of Fun built a multi-faceted Memorial Day Block Party, for Monday, May 30, 2022, from noon to 4:00 p.m. It was in the E. 300 block of Main Street, from N. Madison Street to Clinton Street, Morrison, IL. DOF Committee"
"“Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted the photos. Editor’s note: Flags displayed in the downtown area are installed by Emmanuel Church’s volunteer “Flag Team.” “Memorial Day has been observed in the United States for 154 years. The City of Morrison, IL, can stand proud in its efforts"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 27, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, May 27, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Morrison Community Hospital for a complaint of a male subject vandalizing hospital property. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested Shane"
"Supporters of Chad and Arminda Von Holten ask friends, family, and interested citizens to come support them, on Friday, May 3, 2022, outside the Whiteside County Courthouse, at a peaceful rally. “We want justice for a Child Rape Crime,” explained Chad, the father and uncle of two child victims involved"
"State Representative Tony McCombie will host an event on Thursday, July 14, 2022, to recognize influential women of the 71st District. The event invites constituents to nominate influential women. “We have all known great women in our lives. Some are mothers or sisters, business owners, or educators, but all are"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, members of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) gathered at the site of the future Morrison Dog Park, to present a donation. It will be used to finalize the construction of the new area on N. Genesee Street, in"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Sports Complex has been a small town’s pride and a passer-by focus, for over 13 years. But age and uncertainty of management has created a community issue that was the purpose of the Special Morrison City Council Meeting on Thursday, June"