The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 17, 2021. Arrests: On Friday, December 24, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of a possible Violation of an Order of Protection at 407 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The suspect may have gone to […]
Arnie R. Snyder, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Arnie was born July 26, 1947, in Morrison to Peter and Henrietta (Housenga) Snyder. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of […]
James Slaymaker, 78, of Greenview Home, Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in his home. James was born on November 17, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Delbert and Pearle (Graham) Slaymaker. He attended the Newton Township Grade School and graduated from Erie High School in 1962. James worked at […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “The Sauk Valley Marines Detachment Marine Corps League stopped by Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, December 16, 2021. They presented each veteran with a card thanking them for their service to our great Country. Thank you for thinking of […]
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL, District II, helped place 201 wreaths at the graves of deceased military personnel who repose in Lusk Cemetery, Albany, IL. Death dates stretch at least back to 1834. The Chapter […]
Odell Public Library Friends member Anne Frame wrote the article and submitted the photos. If you are not aware, Odell Public Library Friends’ group has instigated an enormous fundraising effort, “Fund Our Floor.” The goal is to purchase a new floor of carpet tiles and vinyl, to replace and update […]
Barbara J. Skibbe, 87, of Morrison, IL, died December 16, 2021, at Regency Care of Sterling, IL. Barbara was born October 11, 1934, in Morrison the daughter of Carl and Mary (Reynolds) Planthaber. She married Donald Skibbe on November 21, 1952, in Prophetstown, IL. Barbara loved taking her grandchildren fishing […]
Attention, children and adults who painted salt dough ornaments on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, may remove them from the gallery tree, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery is open until 4:00 p.m. today and the every day during the week before Christmas. Ten […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photo. As the days of the countdown to Christmas grow smaller the heart of Morrison glows brighter. Christmas carries anxieties and expectations for young and old, but many families struggle to fulfill the dreams of their young. The Morrison heart […]
Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas in the month of November during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help, by donating toys or money to purchase them. Annually, Morrison Fire Department distributes toys to local school children in need. Families are eligible if […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 10, 2021. Arrests: On Sunday, December 12, 2021, at approximately 12:56 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 208 Larch Street, Morrison. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Heather P. Roland, age […]
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held at Lusk Cemetery, 202 Second Avenue North, in Albany, IL, and the Port Byron Veterans Memorial, corner of Oak and Main Streets, in Port Byron, IL. Start times are 11:00 a.m. at Lusk Cemetery; noon at Port […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 3, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-4-2021 Matthew S. Weets 28 Morrison, IL Improper Lane Usage 12-6-2021 Jedediah J. Frederick 42 Chadwick, […]
Morrison Community Hospital Chief Executive Officer Pam J. Pfister announced, “Congratulations to our MCH team! Last month we were presented with a Quality Award as [being] among the top 10% of all Critical Access hospitals in the Country, for exceptional outpatient quality of care, and also as a high-achieving HCAHPS […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce now is accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. Nominees and the winner will be honored at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Virtual Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2022. The “Citizen of the Year” award will recognize an individual who: • continually […]