James L. Isenhart, age 85, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. James was born September 28, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Frederick and Ella (Cratty) Isenhart. He grew up in Mt. Morris, IL, graduating from Mt. Morris High School in […]
Judith Kay Johnson, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home. Judith was born March 29, 1944, in Morrison, to Fred and Winnie (Tenboer) Pruis. She received her early education in Lincoln School, a one-room country schoolhouse, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1962. […]
Editor’s note: There are numerous musical and theatrical opportunities listed for August 31 through October 26. Readers may benefit by printing this press release to keep straight events and events, both for youth and adults. As Timber Lake Playhouse bids farewell to its summer season, the excitement doesn’t end. […]
Local Amish school children have a new school building in the Spring Valley, IL, area. To raise funds for supplies, a unique benefit, “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial […]
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Now is the time to signup for a free, confidential, Senior […]
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new State flag design, beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The IFC will accept design ideas for consideration from the public–online or via mail–until Friday, October 18. The commission also plans […]
Editor’s note: The entire High School Volleyball team and Coaches Jill DeRycke and Emma Sitzmore were not photographed at Meet the Players, due to a technical difficulty. *However, they were photographed at practice on Tuesday, August 27. It was a simmering evening, Monday, August 26, 2024, when 201 Morrison […]
The Rock River Jazz Band will perform a second Big Band Revival Concert on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon, IL. Don’t miss this free event! Featuring the remarkable Angie Harrison and several talented instrumental soloists, this concert […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, August 27, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call 815-772-3510 […]
Communities across The United States are encouraged to stay ready for possible emergencies, and to give blood or platelets during National Preparedness Month, September 2024. The American Red Cross continues to experience a National blood supply emergency. Remnants of Hurricane Debby, earlier in August, and other severe weather events […]
Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Organizational Officer, submitted this Public Service Announcement, regarding health risks during extreme heat. National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for today, Monday, August 26, 2024, and a Heat Watch through Tuesday, August 27. An Excessive Heat Warning means dangerous […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters created this schedule for the week of Monday, August 26, through Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Three exciting changes soon will be in place at the Morrison High School Football field. Attend a “Meet the Players” event on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Staff, families, students, and fans are invited to gather at E. M. “Bud” Cole Stadium, to celebrate all High School […]
Rock Falls, IL, Tourism will host its 7th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location is the RB&W District Park, 201 E. 2nd Street, in Rock Falls, IL. This year, we are happy to include an […]
On the last Sunday of September each year, The America Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Flags that have been deposited into our Flag Drop Box (306 E. Main Street) throughout the year are burned, pursuant to United States Flag […]