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Morrison Historical Society will feature Marc Gravert as the Program Speaker, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his “Farm Tool School” program beginning promptly at 1:30. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is accessible to all, from a ramp behind […]
Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are fundraising, to experience a late-June camping experience. They will attend Camp Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch & Adventure Base, near Custer, South Dakota. The cost for the Scouts and two leaders is $2400. They have planned a supper fundraiser […]
Clinton Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held an induction ceremony for new members on Monday, March 4, 2024. Forty-eight members were inducted into the CCC Alpha Theta Beta Chapter. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 grade point and earned 12 […]
Legionnaire/Dr. Stephan A. Schroeder, a 53-year member of Morrison Post 328 who currently lives in Mandan, ND, was awarded a Quilt of Valor from the Missouri River Quilts of Valor at the Bismarck Amvets Post #9 in North Dakota. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover […]
The following Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the 2023-2024 3rd Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): COEN FINKLE, TYLER GREEN, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, EASTON SWANSON, KATRINA TARAWNEH, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a special event of interest, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this free program in the sanctuary. Men, women, and children will be inspired by this powerful and timely message of […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 19, 2024. Arrests: On Sunday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 11:46 a.m., the Morrison Police Department was dispatched to 219 Cedar Street, Morrison, IL, for a civil dispute. During the investigation it was discovered Charles Sumner, age 47, of […]
The Editor will join Morrison Travel Club participants on vacation in The United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paris, France, from Wednesday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 14, 2024. No articles will be posted on the website or its companion Facebook page during this time. However, the public may submit emailed […]
Alma J. Johnson, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Malvern, IL, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Alma was born on October 2, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Koenes) Seaman. She married Elmer Edward Johnson on October 17, 1949, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church. […]
Gary Lee Ottens, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Morrison. Gary was born May 19, 1944, in Morrison, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He was educated in the Union Grove Grade School and attended Morrison High School. He served his Country […]
During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum […]
Mick Weldon submitted these press releases. “Congratulations to these outstanding Morrison High School students and new, adult member!” Sarah Weston (left) is the daughter of Annette and Dennis Weston. She is involved in Band (Drum Major for three years); theater; Key Club (President); Scholastic Bowl; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Madrigals; She […]
Mike E. “Moe” DeSpain, 64, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy One Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Michael Eugene DeSpain was born March 11, 1960, in Rock Island, IL, to Robert E. and Joyce A. (Letterman) DeSpain. He graduated from Erie High School in […]
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl team thanks the members of Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321, for welcoming the team to the Lodge on Sunday, April 14, 2024, for the annual Pizza Dinner and Awards Banquet. Students and their families enjoyed pizza, pop, and cheesecake during the event. Later in the evening, […]