Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Monday, November 11, 2019, the annual Veterans Day observance will begin at 10:45 a.m., at Veterans Park and Memorial in Grove HiIl Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL. American Legion Post 328 will conduct a short remembrance service. At 10:55, Jerry Brearton will explain the
On Monday, November 11, 2019, local Veterans and one guest will be honored with a buffet breakfast, beginning at 8:30 a.m., courtesy of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The annual Veterans Day observance will be held at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Park and Memorial, in
Meridith Layne submitted the list of Halloween Costume Contest winners from the Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade, held Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Career awareness will take center stage on Thursday, November 7, 2019, during Morrison High School’s second annual Career Fair. The event will be held in the High School cafeteria from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on the same evening as Parent-Teacher Conferences at MHS. Students, parents, and other attendees are welcome
Timber Lake Playhouse is offering audition classes for area youth. The focus of the classes will be audition techniques for young actresses ages seven through 13, who want to perform in the production of “Annie” next summer. These techniques will provide students with the confidence to perform in front of
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 25, 2019. Arrests: On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nate E. Bradley, age 40 of Davenport, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Scott County, IA,
The Odell Public Library Annual Book Sale continues inside the library, at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, through Saturday, November 16, 2019. Choose from many, many books at bargain prices. All proceeds go to support the library.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Robert W. Cox, age 41 of Tampico, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Mark Hill with the “Because Nice Matters” October 2019 Customer Service Award, on Thursday, October 24. He was surprised at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, where he has worked since 1976. Meridith Layne presented candy and the framed certificate.
Please have digitial tickets ready or bring tickets with you. 12:30 p.m. – Line-up begins in the drive through of Community State Bank, 220 East Main Street. Treat Bags will be provided for the first 200 kids! 1:15 p.m. – Participants wishing to have their costumes judged as part of
Anne Frame submitted this press release. Announcing, the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Odell Public Library on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room will be filled with books for all levels and all interests. In the lobby, tempting you
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. A quartet of Morrison High School Cheerleaders will benefit from sales of take-home breakfast burritos, made with Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, of Morrison, IL. Monies raised will help send the girls to perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Walt Disney World, over Thanksgiving
Anne Frame wrote this article. Lovers of a multi-layered mystery film are invited to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, to view “The Da Vinci Code,” starring Tom Hanks. The movie begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room. There is no
The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the First Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
Stephanie Vavra wrote his article. The public is invited to enjoy a wide range of instrumentals and sweet vocals by Pastor Craig and Kathi Sipes, beginning promptly 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum. Feel free to sing along to their folk songs and easy listening