Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. “Morrison Bark Park” was officially opened and presented to the City of Morrison, by a group of volunteers known as “On the Move with Parks and Recreation.” The committee earned over $70,000 through donations and fund-raising activities, during the past two years, […]
Kellie Kohl is the recipient of an upcoming benefit event, on Saturday, September 20, 2023, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The hours of this family-friendly event are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Those unable to attend can offer their support for Kellie. Make a monetary donation; […]
Editor’s note: Friday, September 15, 2023, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Established in 1979, by President Jimmy Carter’s signing a proclamation, the third Friday of September continues as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Below is a reprinted 2021, Clay County, FL, feature that informs us of the woman who began this […]
David A. Bombliss, age 65, of Rock Falls, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital. David was born November 25, 1957, in Oak Lawn, IL. He married Connie Heath in 2006 in Sycamore, IL. He was a Master Certified Technician who […]
Judy Schaller, 84, of Fenton, IL, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Judith Marie was born on September 19, 1938, in rural Morrison, IL, to Kenneth and Marjorie (Glazier) Jensen. She was educated in many area schools and […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The future traffic flow configuration at Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30 filled much of the agenda of the Morrison City Council on September 11, 2023. Public comments were received from a local resident who lives in corner housing, who presented the situation […]
Lyle K. Stoecker, age 76, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Lyle was born December 31, 1946 in Princeville, IL, the son of Adolph and Margaret (Dunbar) Stoecker. He married Patricia Zuidema on June 12, 1981, in Morrison. […]
Arlene Mae Damhoff, 93, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Arlene was born on September 5, 1930, in Newton Township, IL, to Charles and Margaret (Heun) VanOosten. She married Jacob “Jake” Arthur Damhoff on October 21, 1957, at Newton Zion […]
Paint the Town 2023 is brought to Morrison, IL, through tiered giving, from a plethera of the generous sponsors. Many businesses will display a sponsor window sign–labeled with the appropriate artist or friend. This is recognition of their support of Children’s Art Preservation Committee (CAPA.) Make a point to thank […]
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the team photo, and present Coach Rayn Darsidan supplied the Cheers’ names. The 21st class of inductees into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame was introduced prior to the Morrison, IL, Football game on Friday, September 8, 2023, at E. M. “Bud” Cole […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Saturday, September 9, 2023, saw the Morrison Filly swimmers compete against a large school field, at Clinton, IA, High School. They recorded several individual Bests while finishing eighth in a field of nine schools. 200-yard Medley Relay Mara Ayr, Paige La Shelle, Ally Richards, […]
Photos 1-3 were taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Coach Raynn Darsidan submitted the Cheers photo and names. The 21st class of inductees into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame was introduced prior to the Morrison, IL, Football game on Friday, September 8, 2023, at E. M. “Bud” Cole Field. […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies traveled to Clinton, IA, High School on Monday, September 11, 2023, to compete in a dual swim meet with the Clinton River Queens. Morrison Filly Results 200-yard Medley Relay…2nd Kiera Ary, Ally Richards, Paige LaShelle, Mara Ary (2:38.12) 200-yard Freestyle…1st Kiera […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies dropped two-of-the-three matches, after the long ride to Monmouth Roseville High School, on Friday, September 8, 2023. The host Lady Titans responded after falling to the Fillies in match number one and cruised to two match victories. Set 1: 25-15 (Morrison […]
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of […]