Barbara Ann Duis, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Barbara was born June 12, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald O’Neil and Lynwood Norman. Parental family differences in religion, Catholic and Protestant, would deny Barbara […]
Reba Fay (Asbury) Lindstrom, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Reba was born August 10, 1936, to William T. and Katherine L. (McCain) Asbury, in Sterling, IL. She attended Sterling schools. On September 27, 1952, at the […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted this report of the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The July American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 18, from noon to 5:45 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, […]
Craig C. Simester, 58 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Paul and Sandra (Chronister) Simester and was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. Craig married the former Sherri Hagen on September 18, […]
In June 2024, Larry Cooper and Julia Mendez, both of Sterling, IL, were appointed as new trustees of the CGH Health Foundation Board. Since 1987, the focus of the Foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives, which serve Sauk Valley area children and adults. As ambassadors […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce uses this kiosk outside its office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to inform locals and visitors about events in our City. Locally built many years ago, it is time for a refresh! The Chamber Board members desire to restore the structure’s functionality and […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes No Worries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will […]
Gregory “Greg” E. Hicks, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 19, 2024. He passed at his home. Greg was born October 26, 1963, in Sterling, IL, to Kelly and Lois (Davis) Hicks. Greg very much enjoyed his family and friends. Greg was also an […]
This open letter of Monday, July 22, 2024, is to the people of Morrison, IL, from the Congregation of Morrison United Methodist Church. In the last year and a half, we have become aware of incidents in our town which have troubled us. Our minister and her family moved […]
Anna I. Rubright, 81 of Rock Falls, IL, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Anna was born on January 2, 1943, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Wilford and Alice (Monnier) Bushman. She was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married […]
Editor’s note: Morrison Historical Society will feature Officers of the Lincoln Highway Association, at a program on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The free program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Much of the following material […]
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host its “4th Annual Morrison Fire Department Benefit.” There are 360 meals being planned; drive up and support this vital organization. Fire Department staff will serve from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs […]
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, just after 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications began receiving 911 calls, reporting a two-vehicle crash on Moline Road, at the intersection of Yorktown Road, in rural Lyndon, IL. Responding Deputies determined a white GMC pickup, driven by 79-year-old Phillip Ott of Lyndon, […]
Leonard “Dale” Hanson, age 71, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by friends and family. Dale was born September 21, 1952 in Morrison, the son of Melvin and Helen (Harvey) Hanson. He served his Nation in the U. S. Navy as a Hospital […]
The Whiteside County 153rd Fair is a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 13, 2024, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 17. You will not want to miss ant of […]