Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies Basketball team includes, left-to-right, front row: Kaylee Pruis, Ava Duncan, Madilyn Armitage, Anaya Perales, Makenzie Neas, Emery Brewer, Elaine Gallegos; back row: Manager Marissa Tichler, Manager Ilmeta Dzeladini, Jordan Eads, Camryn Veltrop, Avery White, Sarah Weston, and Coach Kerry Grim. The […]
The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 16th annual Christmas cantata. “The Miracle of Christmas!” which will be presented in three services: Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader submitted the report. The Thursday, September 21, 2023, American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thank you, Father Slawomir “Slawek” Zimodro and the St. Mary’s Church family, for […]
St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today. Register at www.redcross.org. Be sure to drink 16 ounces of extra […]
Written with photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Jeg Weets, son of Jenna and Brad Weets of Morrison, IL, was given a send-off on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as he departed school, in preparation for his surgery on Wednesday, November 15. Jeg suffers from the impact of Nieman Pick Disease […]
Fans of 1955s Film Noir movies are invited to watch “the most startling story the screen has ever dared reveal!” at Odell Public Library tonight, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The title is “The Big Combo.” There is […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 13, 2023, without Aldermen Josh West and Kevin Bruckner in attendance. Bills payable ($81,532.13) were approved before the discussion and approval of various Consent Items. In closing discussions, City Administrator Brian Melton informed the Council that […]
Editor’s note: Click here to read about the Quilt of Valor® presentation for William G. Brackemyer on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired) enlisted in the U. S. Army on October 10, 1988, under the delayed entry program. This Morrison, IL, resident entered […]
Editor’s note: Click here to read the career military accomplishments of Major William G. Brackemyer, U. S. Army (Retired.) A personalized and loving recognition took place at the American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. This patriotic event was apropos of […]
This Thanksgiving, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois State Police and local Law Enforcement, to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober. “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaigns run Friday, November 17, through Monday, November 27, 2023. “Thanksgiving means […]
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this Public Service Announcement on Monday, November 13, 2013. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive, cross connection, control program, for the elimination of existing cross connections and for prevention/protection from all future cross […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 3, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 12:17 a.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of suspicious activity at 629 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Dana Pettenger, age 45, of Morrison, […]
Barbara Tichler, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Barbara was born April 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Bill and Helen (Barnard) Anderson. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. She married […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 16, 2023, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax inside the historic building that is filled with art, from floor to ceiling […]
“Orchestrally Speaking” opens the 70th annual Clinton Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023. The concert will be presented in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, E. Miller Road at Fourth Avenue, Sterling, IL. This year’s program includes three solid pieces from three solid composers led by […]