Posing in the Chamber of Commerce photo booth, Dana Verdick symbolizes the carefree spirit of the family-friendly, Morrison Main Street Block Party, held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The “Department of Fun” volunteers–Amanda Cook, Carrie Melton, LeAnn Schaefer, Todd Schlegel, Nick Volkmann, and Dr. Bradley […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, presented the workers of Joe Gensini Excavating, Hennepin, IL, with a Because Nice Matters award. The tribute occurred on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., in the Robert A. Millikan Pocket Park abutting the Chamber office. The award was presented […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 2, 2021. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 8:54 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Vasilica F. Benner, age 31 of Maple Park, IL, in the 400 block of E.Lincolnway, for moving and […]
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the United States Post Office dropbox was reinstalled on the west side of the building, at 226 W. Main Street. Drivers will approach from S. Orange Street as before. However, the important distinction is that the road they drive upon is newly paved, without potholes […]
A trio of Morrison, IL, musicians/vocalists will bring acoustic music to the night of Saturday, July 23, 2021, at Eclipse Square, in Prophetstown, IL. Members of The Third Wheel band include Chris Mills, Greg Pruis, and vocalist Beth Yaklich. They will perform from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bring a lawn […]
A Morrison, IL, committee, called the “Department of Fun,” recognizes our Main Street is shaping up beautifully. Volunteer members are Amanda Cook, Carrie Melton, LeAnn Schaefer, Nick Volkmann, and Dr. Bradley Yaklich. Their plans are set to showcase the opening of the new 200 block of W. Main Street–from Orange-to-Base […]
Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) continues to host Saturday art events each month. Because Main Street is under reconstruction, CAPA created multiple, smaller events throughout Summer 2021. The theme is “Diggin’ Art.” Events will be at five parks in Morrison, IL. Please note the park for your event.
Registration for Morrison Junior Tackle Football is open. Any Morrison, IL, boy or girl going into 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, who wishes to play, needs to sign up at https://www.quickscores.com/mjt. Equipment handout will be Thursday, July 22, and Friday, July 23, 2021, at Morrison sports Complex, 315 Bishop […]
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore reported, “This morning, three of us planted and mulched [around] the Morrison[, IL,] sign, on the west end of town. Most of the plants were donated by Roger [and Sue Meiers, owners of] K & R Greenhouse. The two […]
Gary Eugene Dirks, 62, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gary was born April 11, 1959, in Dixon, IL, the son of Donald and Leona (Kurk) Dirks. He was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1978, and University of Madison Short Course 1981. He married Linda […]
This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. President Joseph Biden is right, and the Roman Catholic Bishops are wrong. A number of influential Roman Catholic Bishops–with very conservative views–set in motion a scheme, to use their organization, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, to prepare a document. […]
Paul J. Huizenga, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Paul was born September 25, 1922, in rural Whiteside County, Ustick Township, Fulton, IL, to Claus P. and Kate (Eissens) Huizenga. He was educated in the Fairhaven and Cobb Schools […]
Kenneth R. Beswick, 77, of Lake Zurich, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Erie, IL, died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Erie United Methodist Church, in […]
Lois Marie Musselman passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, she was 95. Lois was born March 23, 1926, the daughter of George and Emma Bongart of Sterling, IL. At age seven her father passed from appendicitis. Their little family, mother Emma and sister Lilla Jane, moved to the Morrison, […]
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, there was a fire at an apartment complex on Portland Avenue (IL Route 58), just south of RC Smith Transportation. Four units/families were affected. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is accepting monetary and gift card donations, to help these families relocate […]