House for Sale on W. Wall Street

Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a two-story house at 705 W. Wall Street. The dwelling is located near the end of a dead-end street, close to downtown and schools. The bathroom is on the first floor, as is one bedroom. A second bedroom is upstairs with three bonus

Morrison Fire Department 2022 Pancake Breakfast

Volunteer Firefighter Anthony VanderLeest submitted the press release. Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs,

Forum to Showcase Water Issues on April 28

Marc Adami supplied this press release. Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and Co-Founder of the Iowa Flood Centeron is the presenter for the upcoming Whiteside Forum. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, he will speak to us about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” Meet

Victims’ Rights Rally April 18

Editor’s note: Defendant Charles Von Holten has plead guilty to Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse of two granddaughters. The plea agreement, drafted Thursday, April 14, 2022, offers Von Holten four years of probation. April 19 update: The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Wednesday, June

Plea from Victim’s Mother for Victims’ Rights Rally

Editor’s note: This Letter to the Editor is from Arminda Von Holten. The case will come before Honorable Judge Trish Senneff on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. The Courthouse opens at 8:30. Family and friends, We are trying to find personal legal representation this weekend, because according to our

Letter from LeAnn Schaefer for Victims’ Rights

I am writing to notify you of a Victims’ Rights Rally happening in Morrison, IL, today, Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., on the N.E. corner of Cherry Street and IL Route 30. [Chad and Arminda Von Holten] found out late Friday afternoon, April 15, that the State’s Attorney

Baseball and Softball Games Cancelled

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan sent this announcement. As of today, Monday, April 18, 2022, High School Baseball and Softball games against Monmouth-Roseville in Morrison, IL, have been postponed. A make-up date will be set soon.

2022 Spring Cantata Dates Change

Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss submitted this article and photograph. The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 13th annual Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, May 13 and

High Five Day and Third Thursday April 21

Leprechauns were among us, who visited The Loft on Main’s Third Thursday morning gathering, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022.  Left-to-right were Mark and Jean Zinnen; Sharon Boyles; Marcia Haag; Joan Vander Bleek; Dave Boyles.  The Zinnens left that evening for Ireland; the next day, they began collecting rainbows

Youth Invade Resthave on Good Friday

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. One of the elite care and rehabilitation centers in the State was the destination of the young of Whiteside County, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.  Anticipating Easter, boys and girls responded to an invitation by Resthave Care &

Aiken Shares County Connections April 24

Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, reopens on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all, from the ramp at the back entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Carolyn Aiken describes her program as a

Rotary December Student of the Month

Our Morrison Rotary December 2021 Student of the Month was not able to join us due to some scheduling conflicts.  We were finally able to recognize Isaac Melton, on Friday, April 1, 2022. Isaac is the son of Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Morrison Rotary President Carrie Melton.  He

Kiwanis Egg Hunt 2022

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. The chill in the spring air didn’t slow the gathering of Easter eggs by the youngsters in Kiwanis Park, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Just before 10:00 a.m., Morrison Fire Department chauffeured the Easter Bunny to the event, with

Main Street Finished with a Lighted Parade

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article. Photos were taken by him and the Editor. Click here to the Morrison Department of Fun Facebook page for parade videos. Lamp post banners were installed on Friday, April 8, 2022, by Emmanuel Reformed Church members. The design is John Toman’s residence, 402

Let’s Glow Crazy Parade and Pub Crawl

Join the Department of Fun on Main Street, Morrison, IL, tonight, Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m., celebrating our new street lighting. Glow bright! Wear neon and white! LIGHTED PARADE: Line up begins at 7:00 at N. Madison and E. Main Streets in the order you arrive.