During the Annual Pearl City Holiday Tournament, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, Morrison Girls Basketball action took a pause in the play. Recognition was given to Filly Camryn Veltrop, as she reached a significant career goal, by shooting her 1000th point. She is a Junior. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, […]
Andy J. Widener, 74, of Fulton, IL, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Eagle Point Health Care Center of Clinton, IA, after a 2-year battle with cancer. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Straight Creek, KY, the son of Andy and Magdalene (Haley) Widener. He married Annette […]
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023, there arose exciting activity on the roof of 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The former Donnybrook Bakery Cafe now sports its corner turret, which previous owner Bob Vaughn had fabricated in 2014. It was built by Shambaugh Construction, Inc., […]
Many locals met Shelli Eng, of Erie, IL, years ago at Morrison Farmers Markets. Her delicious baked goods usually sold out early each Saturday. Perhaps because shoppers did not take the time to learn her name, she was affectionately called–even to this day–“the bread lady.” Others discovered the clothing design […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 1, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at approximately 7:43 a.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of a male subject sleeping in a truck in the parking at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. During the investigation it […]
City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs has planned two events this month, to entertain those age 60 and over. There is no charge for viewing the film or playing games. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. Bring someone with you to share the fun. Call 815-535-1105 with questions about […]
James Alan Miatke, age 62, died at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following an extended illness. James was born on November 5, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the son of Kenneth and Rita (Bonnell) Miatke. He was employed at several factories in the area, including Rayovac in Dixon, IL. James […]
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently celebrated their 20-year anniversary on November 28-29, 2023, at the State-wide Conference in Champaign, IL. Morrison Community Hospital has been a part of ICAHN since its inception. ICAHN and its 57 member hospitals make it their overarching goal, to preserve access to […]
Wilma Jean Foster, 95, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Wilma was born on June 5, 1928, in Fulton, to William and Winnie (Geerts) Foster. She received her education in the rural Whiteside County […]
After supper, the entire community is encouraged to attend a Music Department event on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Grades six-through-12 Choirs, Bands, and Madrigal Singers will entertain, showcasing both seasonal and general music selections. “Dessert and a Show!” begins at 6:00 […]
The Editor took the event pictures. Educator Brian Bartoz submitted a few student photos at the end. Two seven-year-old second graders from Northside School, became celebrities for the evening, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Each won a coloring page contest, of “Santa and a [Christmas] tree,” the boy said. Wearing […]
Geraldine Rose Byar, 92, of Sterling, IL, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Gerry was born on March 12, 1931, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Rose (Benson) Springer. She married William F. Byar on June 6, 1953, at Messiah Lutheran Church in […]
Brady Wease (Jerry Lee Lewis), Alessandro Viviano (Elvis Presley), Collin Yates (Carl Perkins), and Peter Oyloe (Johnny Cash) rehearse, in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of “The Million Dollar Quartet Christmas.” Live, holiday musical performances run Wednesday, December 6, through Sunday, December 10, 2023. The G-rated show runs an hour […]
Athletes from ages ten-through-High School may participate in a series of of six, 45-minute training camps, to improve speed and agility, hosted by Sauk Valley Sports Performance LLC Founders Anthony and Jennifer Adamson. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. The first camp is today at 5:30 p.m., on […]
Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, Clinton, IA. The popular, annual concert will feature well-known music and carols of the season, including a selection of Hanukah songs and a carol […]