The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl
Crossroads Community Church is very excited to announce its first Annual Craft/Vendor Show, to support their Crave students. The event is Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Our Crave students are raising funds for the
Take this pre-visit tour of Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, which comes to life on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, 2022. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s and explore the trails from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride
Linda VanDusen, 66, of Sterling, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Linda was born on February 9, 1956, the daughter of Vernon and Shirley (Hill) Griffith. She married Ronald VanDusen on February 14, 1987. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2015. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Griffith;
Over several months in 2022, Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, prepared a patch unused ground and built a Pollinator Garden. Operation Pollination and the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund provided grant funding for the seeds. Their goal is to benefit pollinators and other wildlife. Although the ground had been prepared,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photograph. Morrison, IL, Morrison American Legion Post 328 held a 12:30 p.m. flag burning ceremony in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Post Commander Larry Zuidema presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Morrison Lions Club, for
Movie Night this evening, Friday, September 30, 2022, will occur at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The animated Pixar film, “Inside Out,” begins at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested for youths in grades 4-through-9. There is no admission cost. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. A cool evening followed a day of excitement, as Homecoming activities filled the town on the 2022 Homecoming celebration. A large crowd filled the stands and lined the railings, anticipating seeing the Mustangs capture their third win in a
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions soon for its December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Tryouts will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The show will be presented on Friday evening, December 2,
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL, was founded by a group of Swedish immigrants in 1897. The church is planning a day of celebration to be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022. There will be a special community event at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. The program
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 23, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-24-2022 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-26-2022 Jill M. Reyna
The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police. There is a vacancy for a Chief of Police. The current Chief of Police, after serving in Law Enforcement for 31+ years, has been appointed
Dear Morrison Citizens: We invite you and to support and participate in the second annual Morrison Life Chain formed by Pro-Life Christians. Life Chain has been an annual event since 1987, both Nationally and worldwide. This year we here in Morrison, IL, hope to build a stronger bond in our
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and the Homecoming Parade photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced Homecoming Royalty on Friday, September 29, 2022. Each of our Royalty members were crowned and received a boutonniere or corsage; “Resthave Loves Our Stangs” t-shirt; Homecoming Royalty sash;
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, September 26, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with a Thank You to the City of Morrison, from Paint the Town coordinator John Martin. He wrote that the weather extinguished the usual gathering of artists and creative organizations,