Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted the press release and photo. On Monday, December 17, 2018, The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, delivered 38 “Gifts to Yanks That Gave” [https://giftstotheyanks.org] to veterans living in the three nursing homes in Morrison. Veteran residents are given a choice of usually three
Morrison High School Boys Basketball Coach Jason Banks reported the Riverdale Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated Morrison by 12 points, on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in Morrison, IL. The final score was 55 to 43.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 14, 2018. Arrests: On Sunday, December 16, 2018, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a Criminal Trespass complaint at 631 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police
The Winter solstice, on Friday, December 21, 2018, was celebrated by Morrison Fire Department in Morrison, IL, as they demonstrated “Caring for Our Community.” Their outreach event began in 2008. After a decade of collecting toys and other gifts for children, Fireman Rob Hudson said, “Most people who are involved in [the
Pastor Mike Winkelman will officiate his last service at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Members of the community are invited to fill the pews for a memorable send-off. He will retire on Monday, December 31, after
On Wednesday evening, December 19, 2018, the U. S. Senate unanimously passed Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’s (IL-17) Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act to support widows and widowers of fallen soldiers, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk. The bill extends residential leasing protections to surviving spouses of servicemembers killed
This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-19-18 at 7:43 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of U. S. Route 30 and Matznick Road. Upon arrival, Deputies determined a passenger car, driven by Darius R.
The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Illinois State Police investigators arrested David A. Ketelsen, age 50 of Savanna, IL, for Class 2 Felony Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. All nominees and the winners will be honored at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Networking Event and Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Morrison High School Boys Basketball Coach Jason Banks reported the Wethersfield Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated Morrison by 14 points, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in Kewanee, IL. The final score was 64 to 50.
Ronald H. Koehn of Fulton, IL, retired from teaching Social Studies at Fulton High School in 2003. He continues to educate the public through programs on various historical topics. On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Koehn will present “Theodore Roosevelt: Enough for Two Lifetimes” at Odell
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-11-18 at 5:10 a.m. Deputies stopped a reported reckless driver traveling eastbound on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL. Erna J. Gragert, age 55 of Sterling, IL, was cited for Improper Lane Usage and
A lacy, window blizzard tells you that Christmas has arrived at The Loft on Main, at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Just as no two snowflakes are identical, this gallery is filled with art which is one-of-a-kind. There also is a plethora of artistic media used to create the
Editor’s note: Photos were submitted by Pastor Toni Lucas. On Friday, December 14, 2018, American Legion Post 328 member Jerry Brearton of Morrison, IL, received word that the Color Guard for a Saturday, December 15, veterans tribute in Albany, IL, had fallen through. He reported late Saturday, “I was able
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted the fourth annual Cub Scout Space Derby on Tuesday, November 27, 2018., beginning at 6:00 p.m. Rockets literally flew across the Assisted Living Lounge of during the f Beginning at on T 22 youngsters from Pack #328 brought their individually-designed rockets to