August 18 Third Thursday

Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 18, 2022. This time is perfect for

Morrison Tech Hosts Yost Sculpture Garden

Editor’s note: Photographs of the first 13 sculptures by Charles Yost can be found at the Morrison Tech Facebook page. Several smaller pieces are for sale at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Visitors on the Morrison Tech Campus, 701 Portland Avenue, off IL Route 78,

Pick Up Your Shuckfest Fish Painting

Did you or your child(ren) paint a fish print, the afternoon of Saturday, July 30, 2022, during the Chamber of Commerce Shuckfest event, on Main Street, Morrison, IL? Sponsored by The Loft on Main, there are 26, dried fishes waiting to be retrieved. Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E.

August 5 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 5, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 8-05-2022 James B. Jones 36 Fairbury, IL Public Fighting and Public

Melton Certified by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

Editor’s note: Lori Matlack took the photograph. The City of Morrison, IL, and its Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief of Police Brian Melton has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP.) He is now designated as a Certified Police Chief through the Association’s

Luck of the Draw Fundraiser at The Loft on Main

Twenty-eight pieces of art created for, and displayed at, the Tiny Art Show held at Odell Public Library earlier this year, have been donated to The Loft on Main. These pieces will be available to the public in a Luck of the Draw fundraiser. Tiny Art pieces will be on

Dates to Save for Bark Park Fundraisers

Chair Karla Burn writes, “On the Move with Parks and Recreation in Morrison, IL, is finalizing its Bark Park fundraising. In the very near future, the Committee will start to fund raise for children’s park equipment in Morrison. “Please consider supporting these ‘quality of life’ amenities, by joining us at

June 24 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 24, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 6-25-2022 Gordon D. Zaagman 67 Morrison, IL Indecent Behavior (Ordinance) 6-27-2022

July 1 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear –

July 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., while patrolling, Morrison Police discovered an altercation occurring between three persons, in the 100 block of E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation

July 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Annette S. Harms, age 64 of Morrison, IL, on E. Wall Street at Ash Avenue, Morrison,

July 15 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher S. Bourke, age 41 of Morrison, IL, in the 600 block of S. Portland Avenue

Morrison Seeks a City Administrator

The City of Morrison, IL, seeks an experienced management professional to serve as the City Administrator. A City Administrator is responsible for the overall management and administrative coordination of the activities of the City. Their duties include implementation of various programs and policies approved by the City Council. All City

From 9-1-1 Dispatcher to Director

On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Claudia Garcia, of Dixon, IL, to discuss her critical position as Director of 9-1-1 services in Whiteside County. Current or former Dispatchers, Emergency Services personnel, members of Law Enforcement, and the public are invited to this program.

July 20 River Bend Board Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, July 20, 2022, meeting of the River Bend School Board featured updates on the summer construction and maintenance projects and the budget projection for 2022-23. Summer projects were highlighted by the new, main entrance renovation and the addition of door closures