On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) recently made a generous donation to assist the opening of The Early Years Academy. The daycare facility is located on French Creek Road, in rural Morrison, IL. Shown receiving the donation from MADC President Jerry Lindsey is Director Jennifer Magnafici. […]
William H. “Bill” Riggen, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Bill was born February 12, 1935 in Duncan, IL, to Samuel and Veffie (Bell) Riggen. He was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 18, 1955, Bill married Velma […]
Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. As the years pass and friendships scatter, the memories of the days spent in Morrison Community Unit District #6 tend to get shuffled into life’s experiences. The times and trials of the days within the Morrison educational system are shared by many, but time and […]
Isaac “Ike” Temple, 94, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Ike was born March 28, 1926, in Garden Plain, IL, to Dewey E. and Helen (Blink) Temple. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, school […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 29, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday,October 8, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal […]
Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum now welcomes guests to the east portion of the arboretum for the remaining weeks of Arts at the Arb 2020. The 5th annual Arts at the Arb features artist Terry Rathje, whose work will be displayed through October. Due to the large number of trees […]
Morrison Lions Club members will collect funds during the annual Candy Day on Friday, October 9, 2020, and Saturday, October 10. Members will wear masks and practice social distancing. This will be our first fundraiser since our 2019 Holiday Ham Sale. Just as members of our community and our businesses […]
Fat Boy’s Bar & Grill, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, now offers carry out meals, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Order by calling 815-772-3978. The menu follows.
Editor’s note: Monday, October 5, 2020, was World Teachers’ Day. Held annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. If there ever was a moment in history to stop for a minute and […]
The Loft on Main is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to […]
Illinois Legislators from Region 1 sent a bipartisan request to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), to delay Region 1 restaurant and bar closures, so IDPH can re-evaluate the data before issuing new orders. The delegation urged, “before implementing a decision that will lead […]
Jack Miller Swanson, 100, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Jack was born February 18, 1920, in Rock Island, IL, to Fred and Ellida Swanson, the third of four sons. They moved to Morrison soon after. Jack worked […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, September 28, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air […]
Marjorie Swanson, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton. Marj was born July 10, 1929, in Whiteside County, IL, to Matthew and Sylvia (Dyson) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Marj worked at Pape’s Café in Morrison and […]