Jerry Brearton supplied the report; nephew Johnathon Brearton took the photograph. The Morrison American Legion Post 328 celebrated The American Legion’s 105th birthday, with cake and ice cream. On March 15, 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force convened in Paris, France, for the first American Legion caucus. From […]
Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invited the public to attend the annual Girl Scout Sunday worship, on March 10, 2024. Pastor Sun-Ah Kang officiated the 9:00 a.m. service and message to Girl Scouts. Prior to, and during, the worship service nine girls took various roles. They […]
From east-to-west and north-to-south in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2024, these 17 Morrison, IL, businesses will offer a variety of foods and beverages. Choose from corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Several options are available currently […]
Jim Hardesty took the photo at Warren, IL, High School. Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz commented on his team’s efforts, at the close of their season. “I’m proud of our team’s 45-20 overall record this season. Team members worked hard to develop their skills in multiple subject […]
This vintage, holiday postcard was sent to Morrison, IL, in 1909. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library and Illinois Humanities invite you to attend “The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards.” The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison. Katherine Hamilton-Smith […]
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024. When this annual event occurs, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward, to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 1, 2024. Arrests: On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 3:28 a.m., Morrison Police Department was dispatched to 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, to investigate a complaint of a homeless individual. During the investigation it was discovered Jamison […]
Louis J. DeMay Jr, 77, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Louis was born on September 19, 1946, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Laura and Jay Moldt. Louis proudly served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam […]
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host their second Lenten Fish Friday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on March 8, 2024. […]
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00 a.m. Turn your clocks ahead one hour, before going to bed on Saturday, March 9, to wake up to the correct Daylight Saving Time. Appliances, watches, vehicle clocks, other household or business clocks will need to be adjusted–unless they are […]
Bethesda Lutheran Church Pastor Tammy Anderson prepared this announcement. Morrison Ministers’ Council will host the community at five, free lunches at five Morrison, IL, churches during Lent. They will be on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. The theme of each short Lenten message is “The Body of Christ.” Invite […]
Junior High Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this feature and photographs. Well-wishers, staff, and students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will hold a send-off Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Three State Wrestling qualifiers are chasing a State title: left-to-right, Eli Modglin, Uryah […]
Sharon K. Irion, 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Morrison. Sharon was born on June 11, 1941, in Morrison to Lloyd “Red,” Sr. and Lorna (Williams) Gallentine. She attended Morrison High School. On September 20, 1957, she married Richard “Dick” Irion, Sr. in Morrison. She […]
Editor’s note: This reporting is from Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The team advanced to the State Tournament following its first-place finish in the Masonic Sectional Tournament […]
Editor’s note: The first photograph is courtesy of Jim Hardesty. The Editor took the photo of her granddaughter. High on the wall behind the Morrison High School Football trophy cases, large plaques proclaim Illinois High School Association 1A Regional Scholastic Bowl Championships. Tonight, Monday, March 4, 2024, five students earned […]