The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 28, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Morrison Police Department served a valid warrant in the 100 block W. Main Street. Matt McCole, age 41, from Morrison, IL, had a warrant for Failure to […]
Jerry Lee Engelkins, 76, of Morrison, IL, passed from this life at his home with his wife by his side, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Jerry was born on January 16, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Bernard and Dorothy (Geerts) Engelkins. He attended Lockhart country school and Garden Plain Elementary […]
Jeanette Brondyke, 97, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Resthave. Jeanette was born July 21, 1926, in Fulton, to Tony and Catherine (Borgman) Post. On July 30, 1946, she married Rensie D. Brondyke in Fulton. He died on […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, July 24, 2023, meeting of the MCUD 6 Board of Education opened with notification, that the new air conditioning unit recently installed at the Junior High would be operational, prior to the opening of the fall semester. Additional opening comments noted […]
Morrison High School will host Orientation for “rising” Freshman, at 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2023. More information for students and parents/guardians will be shared.
Chris Shetler “Ludachris,” 44, of Morrison, IL, died Friday July 28, 2023, at his home. Chris was born September 13, 1978, in Morrison, to Dave and Sandy (Bardell) Shetler. He was educated in the Milledgeville, IL, and Morrison grade schools and Morrison Junior High and Morrison High School. Chris worked […]
Glenda K. Ingram, 75, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday July 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Glenda was born October 11, 1947, in Morrison, to Harold J. and Vera E. (Rick) Landherr. She was educated in the rural […]
The following Arrest was made and Citations issued since Friday, July 21, 2023. Arrest: On Thursday, July 27, 2023, at approximately 5:09 p.m., the Morrison Police Department responded to a violation of Order of Protection, at 406 W. Winfield Street, Morrison. IL. During the investigation, it was discovered Triston James, […]
Rock Falls Tourism presents Jammin’ on the Rock at the RB&W District, 201 E. 2nd Street, in Rock Falls, IL, this Thursday, August 3, 2023. We have a great line-up of musicians, who will take the stage starting at 6:00 p.m. Musicians include “Barn Ratz,” “Wild Wrek,” “Jim Perron,” and […]
The public is invited to a party, to celebrate the opening of the new Morrison Community Hospital Erie Clinic. The building is located at 530 12th Street, Erie, IL. Marketing Director Mick Welding stated, “We are hosting a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 11, 2023, at noon. Cookies and refreshments […]
General Ulysses S. Grant will address the public on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the City of Morrison Community Room, inside Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. There is no fee to attend. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the General’s talk begins promptly at 1:30. Pictured […]
High temperatures are expected throughout much of Illinois this week. It is important to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The Red Cross offers steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. Hot cars can be deadly! Never leave children or pets in […]
Geraldine Rose Cassens, 92, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Resthave. Geri was born March 27, 1931, in Peoria, IL, to Carl and Ida (Streitmatter) Koehler. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and […]
On Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Morrison Police Department received reports of a suspicious subject ringing the doorbells at different residences in Morrison, IL, and trespassing on private property. After a short investigation, Morrison Police Department charged Jake V. Hartsock, age 22, from Morrison, with three […]
The 152nd Whiteside County Fair is less than a month away. Another impressive lineup of entertainment is in place, that is sure to wow all crowds! The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and completes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 19. You will not want to miss […]