Morrison Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Boys and girls from preschool through eighth grade are invited to participate. The theme this year is “Shipwrecked.” Preregister is
Judy L. Staples 68, of Dixon, IL, passed away on June 19, 2019, at her home after a long illness. Judy was born June 9, 1951, to Katie and Presley Leon McBroom in Sterling, IL. Judy was graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1969. She worked at Flex-O-Glass for
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will offer Drive-up BBQ Meals throughout the summer, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Lincolnway and Genesee Street. Sunday meals will be offered June 23; July 7 and 21; August 4, 2019. Customers can drive up, park in
Morrison Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify the two [female and male] persons in this photo. This is in reference to an ongoing investigation. The surveillance still was taken at Casey’s General Store, in Dewitt, IA, on April 4, 2019. Anyone with information on the case or
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-10-19 at 6:55 p.m., Deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Creamery Road just south of Mason Road, rural Morrison, IL. A vehicle driven by Corey T. Kennedy, age 30 of Morrison was traveling
On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the public is invited to a Meet the Artists event at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. Each artist will discuss his/her philosophy, process, and products. Time will be allowed for
Editor’s note: Illinois District 71 Representative Tony McCombie submitted this editorial. As we approach Independence Day, it is hard not to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday, at a time when the 13 American colonies were no longer under the monarch of Britain. July 4th was declared by
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is more than a vibrant art gallery, with opportunities to meet artists or take classes from Woodlawn Arts Academy. Beginning Thursday, June 20, 2019, it will become a monthly venue for coffee, treats, and good conversation. Start your day with
Attention, parents: Are you looking to involve your child/children in fun, summer activities? The 2019 Youth Rec Program is now open for registration. These activities take place throughout July and are divided into two age groups, three-to-seven and eight-to-13. Children under five years old must be accompanied by an adult,
James “Jim, Jr.” Edward Robbins, 70 of Sapulpa, OK, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home from natural causes, after a four-year battle with cancer. Jim was born in Rock Falls, IL, on December 22, 1948, to James and Beverly (Jones) Robbins. He was educated in the Rock
Sherry L. Schwartz, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at MercyOne Medical Center Clinton, in Clinton, IA. Sherry was born November 20, 1943, in Morrison, to Isaac “Ike” and Lucille R. (Habben) Hook. She attended the White Pigeon School in rural Whiteside County and was a graduate
Branch Manager and Loan Officer Michelle Renkes describes a recent beautification effort by Credit union employees. “Because 1st Gateway Credit Union employees work in a downtown business on Main Street, we usually park in the City parking lot. One day walking into work, it was noticed the weeds seemed to have
Gene DeMay, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Gene was born on May 22, 1929, in Prophetstown, IL, to Alphonse and Marjorie May (Lindberg) DeMay. He was educated in the Prophetstown Grade Schools and was a graduate of
Morrison Historical Society will host Bryn Callahan, 17, State President of Children of the American Revolution (C. A. R.), on Sunday, June 30, 2019. The public is invited to this one-of-a-kind program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; Callahan’s unique program starts
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 7, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (no injuries) in the 700 block of Glenwood Drive, Morrison, IL. During the