Article and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The future of the Morrison Pons team performed prior to the Morrison vs Rockridge Football game, on Friday, October 6, 2023. They completed a recent Morrison Fun Pons Kids Camp orchestrated by the MHS Cheerleaders. These youngsters strutted their talents before a […]
On Tuesday, October 10, 202 , Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approval of September 5, 2023, minutes New […]
This family from Marion, IA, thoroughly enjoyed Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Create a similar experience with your family or friends on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spend a few minutes across Fourth Street to view the Mississippi River […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2023. Arrests: On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police Department received a complaint of a white van driving recklessly along Lincolnway. The vehicle was located in the parking lot of 606 E. Lincolnway. During […]
200 Yard Medley Relay 2nd MHS 2:37.02 4 1) Ary, Mara FR 2) Richards, Ally FR 3) LaShelle, Paige SO 4) Ary, Keira JR 200 Yard Freestyle 2nd MHS Ary, Keira JR MHS 3:01.12 50 Yard Freestyle 1 Hinshaw, Becca FR M-R-IL 25.30 2 LaShelle, Paige SO MHS 29.81 3 […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photographs. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Morrison High School Principal David Mills, right, congratulated Jon Etnyre for being selected, by the students, as a member of the Morrison High School staff to receive the Staff of the Month award. Great Job; keep […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host a free class to review Illinois State driving rules, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The groups will meet in the Program Room at the back of the library. Register by Saturday, October 14, at […]
What a difference two months can make! The proposal to remove the traffic signals at the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30 was discussed in Morrison, IL, City Council on Monday, July 10, 2023. It was evaluated in greater detail on Monday, September 11. It almost came […]
Do you have a knee replacement surgery scheduled? Are you considering one in the future? Join us for a comprehensive class, that educates you and your loved ones, about knee replacement surgery and how we can make your recovery easier. Topics will include:• knee replacement surgery• preparing for your surgery• […]
Marilyn Gooch, 85, of Albany, IL, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Indianola, IA. Marilyn was born July 17, 1938, to David R. and Sylvia B. (Burns) Buikema in Albany. She was educated in the Albany grade schools and was a 1956 graduate of […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold their Annual Meeting in the Resthave Chapel on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. In the event that any COVID-positive cases occur, the Annual Meeting will be canceled, and a notice will be posted on the Resthave Assisted […]
Rose Hanson Warren, 92 of Sterling, IL, died Monday October 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Louis and Amy (Dorrington) Grimard. She married Oliver Warren on April 17, 1976, in Sterling. Rose, being the matriarch of her family, […]
Deborah Bland wishes friends of the Jody and Lisa Bland family to know of Jody’s recent injuries and how the public might help them with financial expenses. Click here to visit Jody Bland’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/d36c89f1. Deborah Bland wrote, “On the evening of Wednesday, September 13, 2023, our beloved family […]
The back room of The Loft on Main will be open for “Playing with Clay” sessions, on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., from Friday, October 6, through Saturday, October 21, 2023. Bring the family or your pals to prepare a collection of unadorned ornaments. The air-dry, […]
The Mike Conrad Trio will perform at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Their set is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. They will be followed by the soulful sounds of local favorite, the Jerry Criss Band (see photo below), from 9:00 […]