Candance Bousum, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs, or MAs. […]
Karen Hosler, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, is a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, this award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. “We recently brought our […]
Orville Knox Goodenough, Jr., age 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Orville was born June 10, 1930, to Orville, Sr. and Helen (Montgomery) Goodenough. He lived on the family farm on Garden Plain Road, with a few exceptions, all […]
Mildred “Mille” Alvena Douglas, 85, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Mille was born April 4, 1938 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Burdette and Eula Alvena (Ide) Huff. She was married to Don I. Douglas on June 18, 1955. Mille […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey Renner Rosengren of the Sterling, IL, Newman Comets created an unstoppable force, while scoring 40 points and leading the Comets to a 66-56 win over the neighboring Morrison Mustangs at Newman, on Wednesday, January 3, 2023. Scoring: Morrison: Hepner 2, McQueen 4, Newman 14, Bielema […]
The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Currently, there are 13 double red cell/PowerRed appointments available, and there are 12 whole […]
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has three guiding principles, which define their multi-faceted programs, activities, and sponsorships: Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. Open to all High School Seniors enrolled in public or […]
Frederick John Geiger, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2023, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. He lived in Morrison, IL, for over 30 years. Born on July 4, 1944, in Aurora, IL, he was the son of the late Leonard Francis and Juanita Mary (Donkle) Geiger. Frederick was […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their first free, Community Drive-Up Meal of 2024, on Thursday, January 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) The meal features Beef and Veggie Soup. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in […]
This event will be an indoors workshop in a classroom setting, held at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sponsored by the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The free session runs from […]
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 donated […]
The following Arrest was made, and Citation issued since Friday, December 22, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, December 25, at approximately 12:56 a.m., the Morrison Police Department received a call of a suspicious subject attempting to enter locked vehicles at 400 N. Cherry Street. During the investigation it was discovered Dealon […]
By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison Fillies opened play in the Warkins Holiday Tournament in Prophetstown, IL, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, with a convincing victory over the Orion Lady Chargers 43-32. The inside play of Camryn Veltrop (16 pts.) and Avery White (14 pts.) kept the Chargers at bay to […]
By Jerry Lindsey The Beecher Bobcats established a first-quarter advantage, from which the Morrison Mustangs never recovered. The Bobcats recorded an impressive 76-59 win in the Warkins Holiday Tourney at Erie High School, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Beecher: 24 – 25 – 17 – 9 = 76 Morrison: 8 – […]
Shirley M. Jones, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Shirley was born October 6, 1936, in Geneseo, IL, to Anthony and Bernadine (David) Large. She attended Geneseo and Sheffield schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She […]