Let’s Feed Our Children Provides Free Meals to Whiteside County Children. With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. United Way of Whiteside County will provide free meals to children all summer long. “Our program provides kids in Whiteside County […]
In advance of Memorial Day, Morrison Historical Society offers a program by Stephanie Vavra, featuring the flag of the United States of America and four variations of The Pledge of Allegiance. The event is on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open […]
National Police Week will be observed from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor fallen Officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial. The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, during the prettiest month of the year, on May 19, 2022, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Male and female community members are invited to relax in […]
Brian Bartoz submitted this feature and photograph. Chief Brian Melton, head of the Morrison, IL, Police Department, discussed his career in Law Enforcement, during a visit to Morrison High School’s Period 4 American Government class, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He provided an overview of various State and Federal Law […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:28 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding the sound of gunshots. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at approximately 6:06 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, regarding a trespassing complaint. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Morrison Police arrested Kelly L. […]
Second Saturday in May is an initiative of the National Association of Letter Carriers, who sponsor the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Community members are urged to fill a “bag [with] healthy, non-perishable food items and place it by your mailbox, for your letter carrier to pick up and […]
William Patton took the photograph. Editor’s note: On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the National Association of Letter Carriers invite you to place a bag of nonperishable food items by your mailbox. The annual Second Saturday in May collection day supplies donations to local food pantries across the Nation. Morrison Friends […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, April 29, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible domestic dispute, between two people walking along W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and […]
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will take you on a memory ride aboard the historic Sterling-Dixon, IL, Trolley, at their Sunday, May 15, 2022, meeting and program. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, with a start time of 2:00 p.m. After the program, enjoy refreshments. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took these photos. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the first KINDY 500 was held at Fulton Elementary School, 1301 Seventh Avenue, Fulton, IL. The question arises as to, “What is the Kindy 500?” The answer is found in the kindergarten classrooms of […]
Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a one-story house at 16031 Greenland Drive. Located on the east edge of the City limits, at the corner of Greenland Drive and Hazel Road, it is just minutes from town. At approximately 1700 sq. feet, there are three bedrooms and three baths; […]
Phillip and Gloria Garrison were married May 19, 1972, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison, IL. They are the parents of three sons, Phillip D. (Bridget) in Erie, IL; Curt (Lu Wei) in Yukon, OK; Kevin, in Morrison. They have been blessed with 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Phillip […]
Tony Wright submitted this press release and the artwork. The return of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 and CAPA Art Show is this weekend, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, 2022. “We had two years without the Spring Art Show, due to COVID-19,” he noted. Come experience […]