Whiteside County Health Department reports, “Beyond the wind chill, we’re eyeing more snow and dangerous cold. Snowfall of 1-4” is generally expected in two rounds between Wednesday night, January 17, 2024, into Friday morning, January 18. This may bring travel impacts to parts of the area, especially with the second […]
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2023-2024 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison, […]
Duane L. Stern, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024. Duane was born August 28, 1941, in Sterling, IL, the son of Louis and Loretta (Rickleff) Stern. He married Charlotte Blevins on September 18, 1965, in Sterling. Duane served in the Army as a Military […]
Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will run its normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Dismissal time will be 2:55 p.m. at Northside, and 3:05 at the other building. There is no early dismissal tomorrow. Both morning and afternoon PreK programs will be in attendance.
“All athletic events for Morrison High School have been cancelled for tonight, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Boys Basketball game has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27, with a Junior Varsity tip-off of 11:00 a.m. and the Varsity game to follow. No other makeup dates have been set at this […]
Due to inclement weather conditions, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias encourages those seeking Secretary of State services, at Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities, to call 800-252-8980 or visit www.ilsos.gov to check DMV hours and status of appointments. “In times of inclement weather, like the current cold snap the State […]
Karla Burn wrote, “If you are 50 or older, please consider coming to join us for Bingo, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.” “We will play every third Wednesday of the month, beginning February 21, 2024, and ending June 19. Competition takes place in our Assisted […]
The postponed concert of Chamber Music by Clinton Symphony Orchestra musicians will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 715 S. Third Street, in Clinton, IA. The program includes a Dvorak Piano Trio five Madrigals sung by a quartet from Clinton’s RiverChor a […]
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2023 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Laney Edgeton of Morrison, IL, met those criteria.
Richard Eugene Dombroski, 77, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Allure of Sterling, IL. Richard was born on September 19, 1946, in Sterling, the son of Edward and Patricia (Kroff) Dombroski. He married Mary Beth Bauer on May 7, 1966, in Prophetstown, IL. Richard owned and […]
Supposedly, as a Nation, we value a democratic society where everyone has the same legal rights and responsibilities. Ideally, everyone can live together peacefully in spite of their different nationalities, religious beliefs, and ethnic background. However, that belief was not thought through at the founding of our Nation. Originally, only […]
Given the dangerously-low temperatures forecasted throughout the day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will not be in session. All Basketball, Cheerleading, Swimming, and Wrestling events are cancelled.
Richard Dale Boelkins, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home. Richard was born July 10, 1952, in Morrison, to Robert A. and Grace (Van Zuiden) Boelkins. He was educated in the Coleta Grade Schools and was a 1970 graduate of Sterling High School. Rick married Diane […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report. The first Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 was held on Thursday, January 11, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thanks to the church for […]
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The location is the first floor Conference Room. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. The last date to have previously […]