Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will utilize the themes from songs by Dolly Parton, to inspire our worship, during the Sundays of August 2023. The community is invited to join us for one of these Sundays or all of them. Pastor Sun-ah Kang’s main purpose will […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 14, 2023. Arrests: On Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 2:29 p.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in progress, at 406 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Triston James, age 22, […]
Illinois State Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been signed into law by Governor J. P. Pritzker. Representative Spain sponsored this legislation earlier this year. It will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary of […]
Our community has come through with donations of an office desk and chairs, sturdy work tables, lateral file cabinet, and some folding chairs. We no longer need the freezer-less, vegetable refrigerator. We still need a pallet jack and heavy-duty shelving. Please contact the Pantry via email (morrisonfoodpantry@gmail.com), or call Leveda […]
Doretta J. Newendyke, 89, formerly of Milledgeville, IL, entered her final rest peacefully, on July 19, 2023, with family at her side, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Doretta was born to McKinley and Hazel Pickens on June 4, 1934, in Prophetstown, IL. She was a loving […]
Larry W. Brown, 58, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Morrison Community Hospital. Larry was born October 7, 1964, to Richard and Zeta (Paxton) Brown. He attended Prophetstown[, IL,] Grade Schools and graduated from Prophetstown High School. Larry served in the U. S. Air Force. In 1990 […]
Lawrence W. Peters, age 79, died at his home in Fulton, IL, on Monday, July 17, 2023. Larry was born on May 9, 1944, in Williamsburg, OH, the son of Conley and Vesta (Fields) Peters. He married Janelle Christine Mulroyan on July 18, 198,7 in Fulton. She preceded him in […]
Hillary Blevins’s program for Morrison Historical Society will lead guests along her quest to “dig up” information about a man, late of Morrison, IL. He originally lived in the East, where his life spanned the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Her compelling curiosity about several, unique, Victorian gravestones transformed into an […]
The 23rd Annual Iowa All-State Barn Tour is taking reservations for Saturday, September 16, 2023. Thirty chartered bus reservations are required, and about half of them have been reserved. The event is sponsored by Marc and Linda’s Amish Blog. Bottled water and an Amish treat will be provided to their […]
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) brings one of the most-beloved musicals of all time to the playhouse on Thursday, July 20, 2023, for a ten-day run. “9 to 5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie. Set […]
The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will offer appointment-only physicals at High Schools in Whiteside County through July 2023. They are being offered at schools, to help students and parents prepare for next year. Illinois requires physicals for all children who participate in sports, as well as those entering Kindergarten, […]
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Anlynn Dykstra, a Senior at Morrison Community High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship program. The $1000 scholarship recognizes the Morrison resident for excellence in leadership and academics. “As a technology company, Mediacom understands how […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in downtown Morrison, IL. The open air market will be on Genesee Street, both north and south of Main Street. To rent a $20 space, call or text 815-499-4178.
A Morrison, IL, Beef Burrito Fundraiser will be held to support Paula Custer’s medical expenses for corrective breast surgery, due to complications. A suggested donation is $18 per dozen. Orders are due by Thursday, July 20, 2023. Place your order by email or text to:1. emailnbhheun67@yahoo.com or text 309-236-64692. sottens327@yahoo.com […]
The Savanna District of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is accepting bids for grass hay harvest, on 150 acres within the Pleasant Creek Tarr Tract, Jackson County, IA. Bidding will be based on price/ton harvested. All bids must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. CDT on […]