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....

Ebenezer, Emmanuel, and Yarbrough Construction Projects

  Late summer is a traditional time to schedule outdoor construction and building improvement projects.  Cooler temperatures accompanied by Daylight Saving Time sunlight, make labor hours efficient.  Following are three September 17-18, 2024, displays of such...

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...