ARC Report of September 12 Blood Drive

  This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader.  She is pictured donating on her way to 15 gallons. The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m., until...

Legionnaires Retire 521 Flags

The American Legion conducted its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  A small group of attendees watched “as we cleanse and purge these flags,”...

Ceremony to Retire Unserviceable Flags

  The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony, at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Park. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned, pursuant to the U....

Successful 28th Paint the Town Event

  CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) hosted its 28th Paint the Town event, in Morrison, IL.  This family festival for the visual arts occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with between 1200-and-1300 outlined squares and a few circles...

2024 Harvest Hammer Short Results and Photos

  Editor’s note:  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photos, with the exception of the first. The Morrison, IL, Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K & Duathlon, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was open to race fans spanning eight decades of age groups.  Race...