Today as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, 2023, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn back their clocks, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people lose their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your […]
Stephen A. Deckro, Jr., beloved husband, father, and Attorney, peacefully departed this world on November 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, IN, the eldest of five children born to Stephen and Mary Deckro. Stephen graduated from Valparaiso University and […]
Jude Holesinger submitted the article and photo. With Thanksgiving approaching and then Christmas, we naturally think of family gatherings around the table, which normally end in dessert. Traditionally, this includes a favorite pie, but do we truly know the story behind the pie? Catherine Lambrecht will share the history and […]
The following Morrison Junior High School students met standards for placement on the 1st Quarter Honor Roll, for 2023-2024. 6TH GRADE STRAIGHT As (4.000): GARRETT BAIMA, COEN FINKLE, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – […]
Continuing from Friday, November 3, 2023, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to take home as many books as they desire on Saturday, November 4. Simply make a donation for books and/or baked items, by 2:00 p.m. Volunteers displayed the 17 remaining sweets shortly […]
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host its Fall Book and Gift Sale on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the Hospital Lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage the community to support this Auxiliary fundraiser, whose mission is to support needed purchases for the […]
Photos and written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The rains ended, and the winds slowed, as masked characters of the Hallowe’en season ventured into the streets of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 31. Trunk-or-Treat venues invited the treat-seeking youths. Streets flowed with numerous, creative costumes on various ages of kids, […]
Employees of Farmers National Banks in Geneseo, Morrison, and Prophetstown, IL, held annual pumpkin design competitions during October 2023. Public members in each town voted for their favorites. There were nine clever entrants in Morrison’s Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway. Angie Erickson received the most votes for her pumpkin design: Kool-Aid […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 27, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, October 30, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of a verbal disturbance at 302 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. During the investigation it was discovered Kevin Green, age 27, […]
Betty Lorraine Grater, 100, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Betty was born on April 29, 1923, in Morrison, to Harry R. and Bernice (Burch) Linder, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She married Earl W. Grater […]
American Red Cross asks you to stay safe this weekend, Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023. “Home fires take more lives every year than all other disasters combined, but working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” said Trish Burnett, Interim […]
Kenneth J. “Ken” Reinhart, 81, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to John T. and Jean M. (Kolin) Reinhart. He was raised and educated in the Chicago […]
Arlene B. Merema, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Arlene was born March 16, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Joe J. and Helen B. (Vander Vinne) Bielema. She was educated in the Otter Bluff Grade Schools and was a 1946 […]
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The annual IHSA State Football Playoffs carry a special excitement. The Round One contest at Morrison High School owned an extra challenge, because it included a game between two arch-rivals. The Morrison Mustangs and the Fulton Steamers have met on the gridiron […]
The City of Morrison, IL, announces its new website and mobile app. Check it out, and download the app. As the City of Morrison moves forward with its endless efforts to better serve the community, its website has been updated, to offer new features and additional information. The website offers […]