Jerry Brearton submitted this history about the American Legion Post 328 building, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Close to three years ago, members of Morrison American Legion embarked on a work project to make a kitchen, out of a room with a mop sink and a 240 outlet for […]
Marvin Turnbaugh, 97, passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Marvin was born at home in Fair Haven, IL, on Friday, February 13, 1925. He was the son of Harold and Violet (Queckborner) Turnbaugh. Marvin married Sylvia Galusha on November 15, […]
Sgt.-at-Arms Jerry Brearton wrote the press release. On January 29, 2018, the Building Committee purchased Sawzall (reciprocating saw) blades, which officially kicked off The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, remodel project. Forward to Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022. After a lot of pauses in the middle–due to […]
Jon Whitney of The Carroll County Review took the photograph. The Northern Illinois Mayors Association met Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Lanark, IL, at the Heritage Center, hosted by Lanark Mayor Ken Viglietta. Although it was a smaller turnout than at some meetings, the group of seven was enthusiastic about […]
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The sole topic is discussion of the Morrison Sports Complex.
The Department of Fun invites residents to a Memorial Day Block Party, Monday, May 30, 2022, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate completion of the E. 300 block of Main Street, from N. Madison Street to Clinton Street, Morrison, IL. DOF Committee members included: Amanda Cook, Brandy Darby, Faith Rumfelt, […]
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2022. All citizens are invited to join in this Memorial Day remembrance, to honor those who sacrificed for our freedom. Parade line up begins at 10:00 a.m., with […]
On pages 13-15 of the “Illinois Farm Bureau Partners” Summer 2022 issue, is an article that demonstrates how farming plays a vital role in promoting beneficial bees, butterflies, and more. Kim Hill contributed the article “The BUZZ about Pollinators.” Notable Pollinator Statistics In 2017, Illinois established milkweed as the Official […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the first photograph. In November 2021, the Morrison Lions Foundation and Morrison American Legion Post 328 began a campaign to raise funds, to replace the 350 flags that line U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route 78 through the City of Morrison, IL. The Morrison […]
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 conducted the Sixty-Third Annual Promotional Exercises, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the Morrison High School Auditorium. The 700-seat venue was nearly filled with family members and friends, of 78 enrolled Eighth Graders. Five of them were not in attendance. Promptly at 7:00 p.m., […]
“This weekend, while many Illinoisans will enjoy time off relaxing, cleaning up the yard, hosting barbecues, swimming, fishing, going to ball games, and hitting the road to visit loved ones, many others will be taking time to commemorate Memorial Day. [This is] a day that means so much to Gold […]
Parallel rows of newly-sprouted corn plants marched across the landscape on Friday, May 27, 2022. This acreage lay along Bishop Road under a canopy of lowering skies, in the early afternoon. Grassy borders had been trimmed recently.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 20, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-21-2022 Abigayle M. Miller 28 Lyndon, IL Speeding 5-21-2022 Karen K. […]
All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will benefit Javier Carreno. The multi-faceted event will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairs, blankets, and sunscreen are encouraged […]
Kelly Pannier, Morrison, IL, was graduated from Mount Mercy University this May, as the Class of 2022. Commencement ceremonies were held Sunday, May 15, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA. Pannier earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude (ie., with great distinction.) Located in […]