Morrison Fire Department Breakfast May 19

Come enjoy breakfast at Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and help break a record of 1000 people served!  The date is Sunday, May 19, 2019. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive, between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

May 5 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-03-19, at 7:50 a.m.,  Quincy L. Pool, age 42 of Erie, IL, was stopped in Spring Hill, IL, for No Headlights When Required-Fog and cited for Operation with Expired Registration Sticker plus Operating an Uninsured

Ribbon Cutting for Morrison Garden Club

Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Morrison Garden Club was chosen [collective] Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Networking Meeting, on Thursday, January 17, 2019.  On Tuesday, April 9, the organization joined the Chamber.  On Friday, May 3, a Ribbon Cutting ceremony took place in front of

Rotary Students of the Month Osborn and Vos

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Kate Vos (left) and Cassie Osborn as April Students of the Month from Morrison High School. Osborn is a Senior who has been involved in musicals, Band, Choir, Jazz Band, and Drama Club.  She has also been a dancer at Leanne’s

Have Lunch with the Class of ’66 Women

Save the date to reconnect with former Morrison High School classmates.  The ladies of the “MCHS Class of ’66” will hold an alumna lunch, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The cost is $10 and includes a

Lester W. Mathew (1935 – 2019)

Lester W. Mathew, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Lester was born November 11, 1935, in Morrison, to J. Wallace and Jean (Vandenburg) Mathew.  He attended the Round Grove Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High

Heritage Canyon Dutch Days May 3 and 4

Take a spring stroll into the past at a recreated pioneer village beside the Mississippi River.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters at Heritage Canyon on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during our annual Dutch Days celebration.  The location

May 4 Dunlap Lodge Chops and Brats Coookout

Stop in for lunch at the Community State Bank “Sandwich Corner,” on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Members of Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A. M. will man the grills at IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30.  Pork chops, brats, chips, and beverages will be available from 11:00

Nellie Zaagman (1924 – 2019)

Nellie Zaagman, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation  in Morrison. Nellie was born January 24, 1924, in Lyndon, IL, to Ren and Jennie (Bush) Port.  She attended Lyndon Grade Schools and was a graduate of Lyndon High School.  Nellie married Marvin E.

Ribbon Cutting for H. A. Boyd Guest Room

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a new, downtown business at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Josh and Kelly West officially opened their charming, second-floor rental property on Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Named after the H. A. Boyd building next door at 114 E. Main, this

Morrison Grand Squares Because Nice Matters Award

On Monday evening, April 29, 2019, after graduation and before the last class began, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne rounded up the Morrison Grand Squares.  She presented members with a customer service recognition.  Janet Fisher holds the certificate. The square dance club meets at the City of Morrison

Apply Now for District Conservationist Position

The Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for three District Conservationists.  One vacancy is available in each of these locations:  Morrison, Mount Carroll, and Ottawa, IL.  This full-time, permanent position opens today, Tuesday, April 30, and closes Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Applications will be accepted only

Theoclete M. “Theo” Wolf (1928 – 2019)

Theoclete M. “Theo” Wolf, 90 died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Morningside of Sterling, IL. She was born on September 14, 1928, in Metamora, IL, the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Elbert) Waldschmidt.  She married Donald E. Wolf on October 18, 1947, in Sterling.  He died April 23, 1978.  Theoclete

Rent The Loft on Main for Your Event

Ann Salvin supplied the photograph. Spring and summer seasons offer various opportunities for get-togethers and celebrations.  Know that The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, makes a unique venue for a special occasion.  Consider this attractive space for birthdays, receptions, anniversaries, graduations, reunions, showers, or meetings. It

Duane Zuidema (1937 – 2019)

Duane Zuidema, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Duane was born October 30, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to Alvin H. and Dorothy A. (Pessman) Zuidema.  He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1956 graduate