The Odell Public Library Annual Book Sale continues inside the library, at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, through Saturday, November 16, 2019. Choose from many, many books at bargain prices. All proceeds go to support the library.
Iona J. Harvey 91, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison.Iona was born October 24, 1928, in Sterling, IL, to Charles and Nellie (Neary) Stichter. She was educated in the Fenton grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Iona married Raymond T.
Frances J. Norman, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at her home. Frances was born September 27, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Richard and Roberta (Anderson) Sullivan. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School in Clinton and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. St. Clare Academy in Clinton.
Due to forecasted weather on Halloween, the City of Morrison, IL, has changed their Trick or Treating event to Friday, November 1, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
James D. Lewis, Sr., (J. D.) AKA “Stoney,” 77, of Rock Falls, IL, died at his home on October 29, 2019. He was born in Junction City, AR, at the #4 Saw Mill to Dovie and Dessie (Cullins) Lewis. J.D. married Carole Hayden, October 2, 1961, in Magnolia, AR. He
Eilene E. Proud, 81, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully at home Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Eilene was born March 12, 1938, in Clinton, IA, to Lawrence W. Greenwalt, Sr. and Laneda “Dietz” (Lampe) Greenwalt. She attended Clinton, Grade and High Schools. She married Marvin E. Proud on June 6, 1954,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Robert W. Cox, age 41 of Tampico, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Mark Hill with the “Because Nice Matters” October 2019 Customer Service Award, on Thursday, October 24. He was surprised at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, where he has worked since 1976. Meridith Layne presented candy and the framed certificate.
Please have digitial tickets ready or bring tickets with you. 12:30 p.m. – Line-up begins in the drive through of Community State Bank, 220 East Main Street. Treat Bags will be provided for the first 200 kids! 1:15 p.m. – Participants wishing to have their costumes judged as part of
Editor’s note: Jeramie House will be arraigned in Court on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 calls were received of a shooting at 507 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A 24-year-old female, Marissa Rhodes, and an 18-year-old male,
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will benefit from sales of take-home breakfast burritos, made with Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL. Monies raised will help send the girls to perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving
Anne Frame wrote this article. Lovers of a multi-layered mystery film are invited to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, to view “The Da Vinci Code,” starring Tom Hanks. The movie begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room. There is no
On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 calls were received of a shooting at 507 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A 24-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, both residents at this address, were victims of the shooting. A suspect vehicle had fled the scene. The 24-year-old
The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the First Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
Stephanie Vavra wrote his article. The public is invited to enjoy a wide range of instrumentals and sweet vocals by Pastor Craig and Kathi Sipes, beginning promptly 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum. Feel free to sing along to their folk songs and easy listening