Jen and Dennis Altfillisch of Morrison, IL, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 25, 2021. Jen Bausman and Dennis Altfillisch were married on June 25, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth, IL. They have three daughters: Carrie (Brian) Melton of Morrison, Courtney (Brad) Melton of Forreston,
Activity Report of the Morrison Police Department The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 18, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report.
Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, of Morrison, IL. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL, the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle. He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970. They were married
After more than a year, The Loft on Main is excited to host the Third Thursday coffee and conversation time again. Before regular opening hours, beginning July 15, 2021, (the third Thursday of July) the Loft will open its doors from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., for once-a-month coffee, conversation, and
The Sabbath and the Fourth of July, 2021, fall upon the same day. Morrison United Methodist Church will celebrate this day of great consequence with a bang! The location is 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
This year, Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) will host Saturday art events each month. Because Main Street is under reconstruction, we created multiple, smaller events throughout Summer 2021. The theme is “Diggin’ Art.” Events will be at five parks in Morrison, IL. Please note the park for your event.
Gene Dale Hartz of Morrison, IL, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Gene was born in rural New Bedford, IL, on July 11, 1930, to Vernon Harold and Blanche Marie (Nicholas) Hartz. He graduated from Manlius High School in 1948. He was united in marriage
The Editor took the photo at U. S. Route 30 and Orange Street. Below is Main Street Redevelopment Project Update #8.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education convened on Monday, June 21, 2021, without an elected President, following the resignation of Gus Linke, Jr. Superintendent Scott Vance administered the Presidential duties for the four attending Board members.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The partitioned City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, housed the first Morrison City Council meeting on June 14, 2021, with adequate space for all interested visitors.
The first day of summer arrived with the solstice on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 11:32 p.m. EDT. For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is tilting mostly toward the Sun. As seen from Earth, the Sun is directly overhead at noon 23.5 degrees north of the Equator, at
The 2020 United States Census Bureau offers highlights from the most recent statistics, related to the celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021. More than 111 Countries around the planet celebrate Father’s Day.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. Four Juniors from the 2022 class of Morrison High School qualified to compete at the 2021 IHSA State Track and Field Finals, at Eastern Illinois University, on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared this article. Following are results from the Friday, June 11, 2021, Track and Field Sectional. Fifteen teams competed. Yellow highlight means State Qualifiers.
The Sunday, June 27, 2021, the Emmanuel Church family welcomes all to come a bit early and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center and take your coffee up into the sanctuary during the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Worship Services at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,