Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Much of the evening was spent at the free throw line, when the Monmouth-Roseville Titans visited the Morrison Fillies, on Monday, January 31, 2021. A total of 45 free throws were attempted by both teams. The Fillies used their ten-point, first quarter advantage […]
Editor’s note: Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-8718) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Wanda Mathew formerly lived in Morrison, IL, with her husband David Wylie Mathew III. Years ago, David Mathew purchased all 12 spaces in Lot 24-Block V, West, atop the hill at Grove Hill Cemetery. It is […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. Rock Island Pioneers are not often listed on the Morrison Mustang Basketball schedule. The Western Big 6 member invited the TRAC 8 member on Saturday, January 22, 2022, and fell by the score of 63 – 33. The Mustangs […]
Anne Frame submitted this fundraising update and the photos. This attractive banner now tracks the progress of the Odell Public Library’s “Fund Our Floor” campaign. At left, Odell Library staff member Katie Rider accepts a banner from Tony Belha, of Marketing by Moonlight. Also pictured are helpers Bobby and Tommy […]
Ruth E. Baker, 93, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Ruth Esther Hovey was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, on May 7, 1928, a daughter of Culver and Jessie (Ellsworth) Hovey. In addition to her parents, her […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, to host a community-wide, Tiny Art Show. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, by picking up a “tiny art kit,” beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Kits include […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 21, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, January 21, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Megan C. Kochevar, […]
DAR Regent Connie Foster, of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL District II, submitted ten student recognitions in three Counties. The DAR Good Citizens Award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted this report. On Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison High School Boys Basketball team played at Monmouth-Roseville High School. Monmouth-Roseville took the win, 65 to 48. Stats: List indicates MHS player; 2 pts scored; 3 pts scored; Free Throws Attempted; Free Throws Made; Total Points Earned […]
Ramona Mae Vanzuiden, 88, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by family. Ramona was born October 19, 1933, in Morrison, to Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She was educated in the Argo Faye grade schools and was […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report.n Upon my arrival at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Street, Morrison, IL, for the Monday, January 24, 2022, Morrison City Council meeting, I had to park in the Emmanuel Reformed Church parking lot across the street. A full parking lot set […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature; Jered Cross submitted the photos. On Sunday, January, 16, 2022, 80-year-old Sondra Horn made her annual snow angel. This spirited, fun-loving, spry, and agile woman resides at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the Assisted Living wing. She is […]
Morrison Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors opened at 1:00 p.m., prior to the 1:30 Call to Order, by President Harvey Zuidema. Five new Board Trustees were approved. Below left-to-right are Vernon Tervelt, Carmen Church, […]
As the current President of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, I would like to clarify to the Community, that we currently do not have a Board-approved “Building Fund,” as reported in a previous article. Although options for relocating are being discussed, no decision on any possible option is imminent. The […]
This report was written by American Red Cross Illinois Region Communications Manager, Holly Baker. The American Red Cross is facing a National blood crisis–its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. ARC of Illinois hosts blood drives every day across the Nation, These […]