Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the photos and wrote the report. A humid, fall evening welcomed football fans to E. M. (Bud) Cole Field in Morrison, IL, to open the 2022 IHSA Football season, for Newman Central High, Sterling, IL, and Morrison. Both teams entered the opening game with uncertainties […]
Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on Main Street, Morrison, IL. There will be activities inside and outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street. The gallery will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 […]
Offered for rent in Morrison, IL, is this attractive one-story, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium, with attached two-car garage and paved driveway. It is available Thursday, September 1, 2022. To arrange an immediate private viewing, contact the owner at 815-772-4928. Built in 2008, this dwelling is one-of-a-pair of joined condos, located on […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this interview and took the photograph. “Education is a reward. The better educated you are, the better chance you have in life.” These words were spoken with conviction by the new Principal at Southside, Lisa Tavitas. Tavitas is quick to share her excitement about the […]
Over 560 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, this August. Included among the graduates was Kay Smith of Morrison, IL, who earned a Bachelor of General Studies in General Emphasis. NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student […]
Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family. Vonda was born June 3, 1922, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940, in Coleta. He preceded […]
Faye Jansma, 81, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at her home. Faye was born September 16, 1940, in Morrison to William G. and Edna M. (Bush) Norman. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a Graduate of Morrison High School. […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 19, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 19, 2022, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 16180 Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding a welfare check and a possible violation of an Order of Protection. As a result of the […]
Commemorative, brick pavers add to the appeal of Morrison Bark Park’s entrance. The venue is open as of Friday, August 26, 2022. Click here to see the fencing project. In July, On the Move With Parks and Recreation purchased bricks from River City Stone, Moline, IL, and had them delivered […]
Jesse Sanchez and his Boxer-Lab mix dog, Rocky, were invited by the Editor into the big dog run, on Friday morning, August 26, 2022. Sanchez claimed Rocky was tired from their long walk and doubted he would run. Not so. He galloped toward the Editor when called! Rocky is the […]
Three area United Methodist Churches will host a combined Celebration Service and Potluck meal, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Members of the public also are cordially invited to the 10:00 a.m. service. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is the host church. Please note, the original outdoor […]
To begin the second week of classes at Morrison High School, new Junior and Senior High Schools Instructor Kelsey Pudlas arranged for MHS Band students to try on their uniforms. At 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 2022, four of them met in the High School Band room, 643 Genesee […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. We will serve ice cream sundaes, so don’t miss out! A free-will offering will be taken. In case of […]
Mark K. Sandrock, 70, a life-long resident of Prophetstown, IL, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.) Mark was born September 15, 1951, in Morrison, IL to Carlyle and Audrey (Ackland) Sandrock. He was a graduate of Prophetstown […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted earlier event photos. After a three-year hiatus, Paint the Town, Morrison, IL’s family festival for the visual arts, will return on Saturday, September 17, 2022. In 2019, Paint the Town’s 25th anniversary, the event experienced its first rain-out. The event was cancelled in 2020 and […]