Post 296 Celebrates American Legion Turning 100

The American Legion organization traces its roots to March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France, in the aftermath of World War I.  The American Legion was Federally chartered on September 16, 1919, and quickly became an influential force at the National, State and local...
ISP Truck Enforcement Detail

ISP Truck Enforcement Detail

Illinois State Police District 1, District 16, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois Commerce Commission Police, Illinois Department of Revenue, and Illinois Department of Transportation combined their efforts to work a truck enforcement detail, on Thursday,...
The Power of a Good Wash

The Power of a Good Wash

Editor’s note:  Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL.  “That’s such a mess!” she...
June 28 Resthave Salute to Vets

June 28 Resthave Salute to Vets

Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to Veterans Program on Friday, June 28, 2019, in honor of our 21 veterans.  It was a very touching ceremony, with a few sentimental...

June 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 21, 2019. Arrests: No Arrests to Report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-24-19 Rudolpho G. Ortega  64...