Editor’s note: The Editor’s photo was taken a few years ago at Morrison United Methodist Church, showing Power Red donors. This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Program Blood Leader. Thursday, May 19, 2022, was the latest Community Blood Drive. I greatly appreciate that St. Mary Church, […]
Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring 2022 semester. All towns are in Illinois unless noted. The following students have been named to the President’s List and achieved a 3.90 to 4.00 GPA. Kaela Baker – Clinton, IA […]
“Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted the photos. Editor’s note: Flags displayed in the downtown area are installed by Emmanuel Church’s volunteer “Flag Team.” “Memorial Day has been observed in the United States for 154 years. The City of Morrison, IL, can stand proud in its efforts […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 27, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, May 27, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Morrison Community Hospital for a complaint of a male subject vandalizing hospital property. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested Shane […]
Mary Ann Nelson, 88, of Sterling, IL, died peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Allure of Sterling. Mary was born on August 25, 1933, in Sterling, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Kamm) Snyder. She graduated from Sterling High School, first class in the new building, in 1951. She […]
Two major events are scheduled this weekend for Clinton Symphony Orchestra. Saturday evening, June 4, 2022, is a major fund-raising event, “A Symphonic Affair.” Sunday, June 5, is the annual free, outdoor, Pops Concert on Clinton, IA’s riverfront. The dual events mark the close of the Symphony’s 68th year and […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Craguns to our outdoor stage, Sunday June 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry. A free-will offering will be taken. In the event of inclement weather, the […]
Dorothy Venhuizen, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dorothy was born November 12, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Peter and Ella (Buikema) VanDyke. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She […]
Supporters of Chad and Arminda Von Holten ask friends, family, and interested citizens to come support them, on Friday, May 3, 2022, outside the Whiteside County Courthouse, at a peaceful rally. “We want justice for a Child Rape Crime,” explained Chad, the father and uncle of two child victims involved […]
State Representative Tony McCombie will host an event on Thursday, July 14, 2022, to recognize influential women of the 71st District. The event invites constituents to nominate influential women. “We have all known great women in our lives. Some are mothers or sisters, business owners, or educators, but all are […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, members of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) gathered at the site of the future Morrison Dog Park, to present a donation. It will be used to finalize the construction of the new area on N. Genesee Street, in […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Sports Complex has been a small town’s pride and a passer-by focus, for over 13 years. But age and uncertainty of management has created a community issue that was the purpose of the Special Morrison City Council Meeting on Thursday, June […]
Kathy Janicek wrote this press release Morrison Music Theatre Association will present the iconic play “Steel Magnolias” this weekend. Performances will be in the auditorium at the Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7:00 […]
The following students were honored at Morrison Junior High for outstanding achievement during the 2021-2022 school year. LANGUAGE ARTS:6th Grade – Johanna Plemons, Logan Peavy7th Grade – Megan Folkers, Zayley Boonstra8th Grade – Harper Buikema, Alayna Zinke HISTORY AWARDS:6th Grade – Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston7th Grade – Madelyn Mertes, Elle […]
The following scholars are listed on three Honor Rolls of Morrison Junior High School, during the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 School Year. 6th Grade 4.0–Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Ava Robbins, Cael Wright.6th Grade High Honors–Mason Banks, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston, Natalie Zigler.6th Grade […]