Article written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Morrison High School Principal David Mills, left, introduced a new Staff Recognition Program. It allows students to recognize by their individual votes a Morrison High School staff member worthy of being named “Staff Member of the Month.” Student responses will be […]
Following are the MHS Volleyball results from Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Set 1: Morrison 16 – Sherrard 25 Set 2 Morrison 18- Sherrard 25 Top stats: Jordan Eads – 3 assists, 8 digs, 5 kills Kaylee Pruis – 6 digs, 5 kills, 2 blocks Bella Duncan – 4 assists, 3 […]
Denise L. Unger, 65, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home in Rock Falls. She was born on June 18, 1958, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Laverne and Margaret (Remmington) Reul. Denise was a Cook for Sterling High School for many years. She […]
Kaye Marie Wilkins, age 84, formerly of Fulton, IL, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Allure of Prophetstown, in Prophetstown, IL. Kaye was born on March 16, 1939, in Geddes, SD, to Clarence J. and Vera (Jones) Davis. She embarked on her life journey in Sterling, IL, where she […]
Joe W. Billings, Jr., 85 of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Joe was born October 1, 1937, in Chilhowie, VA, the son of Joe and Bradley (Duncan) Billings, Sr. He married Alice Royer on August 2, 1958, in Sterling. She preceded him […]
Sally Carroll, 84, of Cedar Rapids, IA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, IA. Sally was born December 12, 1938, in Morrison, IL, to William and Edna (Gash) Onken. Sally was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a […]
Steven J. Lester, 63, of Morrison, IL, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center of Peoria, IL. He was born on June 9, 1960, in Sterling, IL, the son of John and Beverly (Buckingham) Lester. He married Rebecca L. Howard on May 24, 1986, in […]
Submitted by Morrison City Administrator, Brian Melton Low-Interest Loan with Principal Forgiveness On August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kimannounced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photographs. Morrison High School Fillies Volleyball team hosted Annawan, IL. Varsity: Set 1: 10-25 (Annawan) Set 2: 19-25 (Annawan) Top stats for Morrison Varsity: Kaylee Pruis – 9 digs, 1 kill Jordan Eads – 2 digs, 3 assists with 28 attempted assists Elle […]
On Monday, August 21, 2023, after four days of testimony and evidence, a Whiteside County Jury found Michael W. T. Bennett guilty of two counts of first degree murder, in the May 1, 2021, shooting death of Joshua N. Hamrick. The Jury also found that Bennett personally discharged a firearm […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 18, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 8-20-2023 Cassandra May 31 Clinton, IA Driving Under the Influence of Drugs 8-24-2023 William Perris […]
“No excuses,” says the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. The Office is currently partnering with the Illinois State Police and Law Enforcement across the State, to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and to help save lives, as we near the end of summer and the onset of the busy […]
Larry J. Stuart, 79, of Rock Falls, IL, formerly of Clinton, IA, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center in Rock Falls. Larry was born January 24, 1944, in Morrison, IL, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart. He was educated in the rural Morrison grade […]
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans, to local Governments and Water Districts, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (April – June 2023.) The Illinois EPA State Revolving […]
Melody Ann Boyer, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, of Morrison. Melody was born May 15, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Leo and Henrietta (Schultz) Manon. Melody loved any kind of shopping. From thrifting to garage sales, […]