Elwyn William Nice, 89, from Allure of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Allure. Born on May 26, 1934, in Morrison, Elwyn was the son of Lyle W. and Lucille F. (Bechtel) Nice. He was reared and educated in the Robertson Grade […]
Editor’s note: Visit Morrison Garden Club on Facebook for more of Vern Latwesen’s photos. Monday, November 27, 2023, was one of the coldest of the year, with temperatures in the low 20s, chilly breezes, and no warmth from the late autumn sun. Yet that afternoon, some of the most hard-working […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photograph. The sixth and last community blood drive of 2023 was held from noon to 5:45 p.m., on Thursday, November 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The November drive sponsor is […]
Wands V. Riggen, 91, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born August 18, 1932, to Clark and Stella (Barnhart) Nelson, in Fenton Township of Whiteside County, IL. She attended Valley Grade School and graduated […]
Coach Brian Bartoz wrote the press release and took the photo. Congratulations to Morrison High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team, on its first-place finish in the Riverdale Early Season Tournament, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Riverdale High School. This year’s first-place finish improves upon Morrison’s third-place finish at the […]
The Morrison Mustangs battled during the week, competing in the Oregon Hawks Holiday Tournament. The final games scheduled for Saturday, November 25, pitted the Mustangs against the Rockford Christian Eagles, resulting in a 62-49 win. Carson Strating’s 25 points led the offense. The evening contest pitted the Mustangs against the […]
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. “There is one more week to compare your “Part D Prescription Drug Plan” […]
Nila G. Harris, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday November 22, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation in Rock Falls, IL. Nila was born January 19, 1943, the daughter of William and Louise (Davidson) Harris. She married Robert Harris on November 17, 1960, in Abingdon, VA. Robert preceded Nila in death […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 17, 2023. Arrests: On Saturday, November 18, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Morrison Police Department received a call of a vehicle rollover crash at 610 N. Jackson St., Morrison, IL. During the investigation it was discovered the driver, Tristan James, […]
Judith “Judy” Ann Hook, 82, of Morrison, IL. died November 23, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Judy was born November 7, 1941, in Morrison, to Clair and Dorothy (Williams) Scudder. She married James Smith and later married John Hook on April 7, 1992, in Morrison Judy worked […]
October 2023 Rotary Students of the Month are Cambell Buikema and Carson Strating. Cambell is the daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. She has participated in Golf in her Freshman year and Volleyball all four years. She is a member of Student Council and the National Honor Society. She has […]
Flags shall be lowered to half-staff from Saturday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in honor a respect for Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life as First Lady of Georgia and First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter exemplified hope, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to doing all she […]
Durand, IL, will host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, from Saturday, December 2, 2023, through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Durand is 73 miles from Morrison, IL, and north of Rockford, IL.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Morrison Filles edged the host Warren Lady Warriors by a score of 45-41. Entering the fourth quarter with a comfortable seventeen-point lead, the Fillies went cold as the Warriors heated up and netted five 3-pointers to create a […]
Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL, 508 E. 11th Street, will shine brightly for the 4th consecutive holiday season, as visitors enjoy festive light displays, put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year, with seven more displays throughout the park. The […]