Sandra “Sandy” Jo Duncan, 67, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Burial will immediately follow at Sharon Cemetery, Erie, IL. The […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 17, 2024. Arrests: On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a one-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 600 block of Genesee Avenue. After investigating the incident Morrison Police cited Carver D. Findley, 20, […]
The Black Box Theatre is happy to host Mockingbird on Main as they present “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted from Harper Lee’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The venue is at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61245. The setting opens in a sleepy, Alabama town during the Great Depression, where Scout […]
United Way of Whiteside County will continue its tradition of providing free, nutritious meals once a week, to children across the County, through the Let’s Feed Our Children program. In Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, through Wednesday, August 7, kids and teens can receive free grab-and-go lunches, at […]
The University of Illinois Extension office will be providing weekly Homegrown Healthy Classes at 5:30 p.m., to teach participants how to effectively grow a garden; introduce gardeners to hydrophonics; share recipes made with garden produce. Classes are free. Register at www.go.illinois.edu/homegrownhealthy. Classes start Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Community […]
Friday, June 14, 2024, is the submission deadline for the 2024 CGH Health Foundation scholarship application. Area students already accepted into their Healthcare/Nursing Program professional field of study are eligible. There are 11 different grants available, ranging from $1000 to $3000. The total amount to be awarded is $28,500. Four […]
On Saturday, May 19, 2024, Morrison Fire Department staff swapped out a half dozen large pieces of equipment, in order to fill their building space with tables and chairs, for prospective breakfast eaters. To promote the annual fundraiser, Engine 1 served as a billboard at the corner of U. S. […]
Roger Eugene Smith, 55, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born to Larry W. Smith and Linda C. Miner on February 2, 1969, in Coldwater, MI. He grew up in Lyndon, IL, and graduated from Prophetstown High School. After he graduated, he […]
James Prombo submitted this press release. 2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 27. Parade line up will begin at The American Legion Hall, 306 E. Main Street, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional parade will start at 10:30; travel west on Main Street to […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Sacred Call to their outdoor stage on Monday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. We will have our annual Memorial Day Kick-off Dinner, starting at 4:30. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering […]
Recently, Clinton Community College Student Leaders were recognized by the CCC Alumni Association, at the annual Student Leader Luncheon. Sixteen students were nominated by the CCC staff and faculty for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Local Illinois students who were recognized included *Fulton: Lindsey […]
The American Legion member J. W. Brearton submitted the press release. Brian Bartoz submitted an additional photo of Morrison High School students. Fifty-six volunteers from Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, SVCC Impact, MHS Key Club, Legion Post, MHS Legion Scholarship winners, and good citizens volunteered their Saturday, May 18, […]
Rick L. Morgan, 68, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home. Rick was born November 18, 1955, in Morrison, IL to Fay E. and Vernabelle J. (Buikema) Morgan. He was educated in the Tampico, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Tampico High School. He […]
It is with great sadness the family of Martha (Marty) Rose Renkes shares the news of her passing, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home on Pine Island, in St. James City, FL, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on June 2, 1946, in Rock Island, IL, to […]
Morrison, IL, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “Our first road clean up of 2024 netted a nice haul of garbage that, in turn, made a one-mile stretch of Highway 30 look much nicer! Thanks to Stan Steines and John Prange for arranging the vests and bags to use for the crew. […]