Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at noon. The meal begins promptly at 12:30. Kindly bring a dish to pass, plate,
The public is invited to begin the new decade with a sociable visit to The Loft of Main, for the first “Third Thursday” of 2020. The free event is January 16, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery opens to the public. These morning gatherings allow men and women
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2019-2020 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2020: Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Sophie Prombo, Jade Stock, Hannah Stralow, Hannah Wallander Class of 2021: Chloe Bielema, Ashton Smith Class
Ever optimistic despite predicted heavy snowfall, business owner Andrea Ramirez will host the first Vendor Fair of the new decade, inside Embraced, her wellness business at 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. She and husband Christopher lease the former Quinn’s
In early November 2019, Elkay installed a Smartwell Beverage System at Exchange State Bank in Lanark, IL. The product has been enjoyed by visitors, employees, and clientele. Elkay is a family-owned manufacturing company, serving a wide array of customers for plumbing, commercial, industrial, retail, and food service goods and services.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 3, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, January 3, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Morrison Police attempted a welfare check on Shane A. Gaffey, age 45, at his residence of 631 E. Lincolnway, Apt. G,
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announced Audrey Temple as their “Resident Volunteer of the [2019] Year.” Audrey has shown excellent service at Resthave by giving endless hours of her time to help several departments. Audrey prepares mailings, cuts, folds, staples, sorts, etc. as needed, to help
Press release published on thecity1.com, Morrison Online by Editor and Publisher by Stephanie A. Vavra C.A.R. President to Discuss Orphan Train Project June 30 Morrison Historical Society will host Bryn Callahan, 17, State President of Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), on Sunday, June 30, 2019. The public is invited
Marketing Director Karla Burn reported a special Christmas visit to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, December 20, 2019. Four of 120 members of Morrison American Legion Post 328–Bob Brands, Terry Jones, Kenneth Petersen, and Dale Usterbowski–visited with 21 Resthave veterans. Legionnaires presented each with a
Connie Koehn, of Fulton, IL, will present “Beauty in Europe’s Churches, Monasteries, and Convents” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Her program will focus on the various elements that add beauty to more than 80 sites,
Economic activity in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) picked up in 2019, with 19 projects and an investment of $38.6 million, up from 2018’s 13 projects with an investment of $10.5 million. The 2019 projects are on track to create over 450 jobs in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone.
In ceremonies Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Illinois Society Children of the American Revolution unveiled one of the first Illinois memorials, to children who rode “Orphan Trains” from New York to Illinois. This memorial is located at the Amboy Railway Depot Museum, Amboy, IL. Ceremonies were moderated by C.A.R. State
Editor’s note: The potluck meal will begin at 12:30 p.m., not 1:00 as previously stated. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck. Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
Some New Year’s resolutions are in a class by themselves: bold, unforgettable, and personally fulfilling. All interested adults are invited to share the same 2020 resolution to expand their travel horizons, by registering for the autumn Morrison Travel Club trip to Italy. Join us as we explore art, architecture, culture,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 20, 2019. Arrests: On Saturday, December 21, 2019, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Timothy W. Hansen, age 54 of Morrison, IL, for an