The City of Morrison, IL, Trick or Treat hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Listed are 11 locations who welcome trick-or-treaters. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office presents “Trunk or Treat” on October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00. The location is the Law Enforcement Center
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Fall Book & Gift Sale on Monday, November 4, 2024. Merchandise will be for sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby. Consider this a start to holiday shopping “at great prices.”
Stanley W. Stralow, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, of Morrison. Stan was born October 19, 1937, in Morrison, to Raymond and Ruth (Schroeder) Stralow. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and was a 1955 graduate
Geraldine “Deanie” Ann Damhoff, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her residence in Morrison. Deanie was born on September 14, 1928, in Morrison, to her parents, Don and Kathryn (Rose) Zuidema. Deanie attended Green Valley Grade School and Morrison
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted an outdoor Halloween Trick-or-Treating parade, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This beautiful fall day encouraged tons of ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, and more, to attend the event! Resthave residents adorned some fun costumes for the event, as well.
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents had a wonderful surprise, on Monday, October 28, 2024. Four kind and caring young ladies decided to stop by, with flowers and a Bible verse attached. Pictured with Resident Mary Jane Connelly, left-to-right are Gracie Becker, Kinsley Swaim, Halle Schaefer, and Riley Onken.
As the holiday season approaches, Morrison United Methodist Church, located at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is offering GriefShare, a well-known Christian support group. “Navigating Grief During the Holidays” provides guidance for those coping with loss. While not specifically a Methodist tradition, GriefShare is open to everyone seeking comfort
Whiteside Area Career Center selected Madi Armitage as the September 2024 Student of the Month. Armitage is a Senior at Morrison High School. She is studying Early Childhood Education at WACC. The parents are Leslie Harridge and Daniel Armitage.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are encouraged to wear it. After the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison School Board convened on Monday, October 21, 2024, with the announcement of the vacant Board position replacement being filled by Jennifer Vander Molen. Shannon Bumann, the Interim Superintendent for the second semester of 2024-2025 Morrison school year, was in attendance.
An individual adult ticket is $20. Students are admitted free of charge, and an accompanying adult ticket is $10. The Symphony’s season tickets are honored. The Symphony and Community State Bank have for several years offered a charter bus from Clinton, IA, through Fulton, and Morrison, IL, to the concert
The official General Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, fast approaches. In advance of that day, across the United States registered Early and Absentee voters have been making their political preferences known. Those who have not returned these ballots, are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Morrison Athletic Boosters announces a significant achievement from the recent Cross Country Conference Meet. Isaiah McDearmon has qualified for the IHSA Sectional Cross Country Meet, during the first weekend of November 2024. Isaiah finished 14th overall today, Saturday, October 26. “Nice job and good luck at Sectionals! You are
Assisted Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. October 25, 2024, was a perfect fall night for reviving a high school rivalry that always excites the small towns of Morrison, and Fulton, IL. Both teams entered the game with identical records, of three wins and five losses, and no hopes
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events. These take place prior to announcing the elected King and