Marsha Lynn Downs Jilderda, 73, of Dixon, IL, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Marsha was born February 17, 1950, the daughter of Randall and Martha (Gehrtz) Downs. She married Tom Jilderda on May 6, 1967, in Lanark, IL. He preceded her in death on February […]
Letter to the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to all the people who have made the dog park possible. I realize it has taken many monetary donations and time spent volunteering to make the park a reality. I use the park nearly every day and sometimes twice […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes GloryWay to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of worship and fellowship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of rain or extreme heat, […]
The evening of Saturday, June 17, 2023, was perfect for the first downtown Main Street Car Show in Morrison, IL. Organized by Ron Wiemer, below, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., “about 30” entries were displayed. Citizens reminisced, admired, and–perhaps–coveted these wheeled works of art. Remember the allure of chrome? It […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo provided by the Wiersema family. When the subject of “rodeo” enters a conversation, one does not usually think of High School boys and girls competing on horseback. The Wiersema family of Erie, IL, has taken the business of ‘rodeoing’ to another level, reaping […]
In Kaywyn Beswick’s May 2023 American Red Cross Blood Drive report, the Editor indicated the next drive would be at St. Mary Catholic Church, as usual. That is incorrect. The ARC Blood Drive on Thursday, July 20, 2023, will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, beginning […]
United Way of Whiteside County provides free meals to children in 18 communities all summer long. “Our program provides kids in Whiteside County with nutritious meals during the summer months,” said CEO Keri Olson. “Making food accessible to our youth when school is not in session is vital, to ensure […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn supplied the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Car Show and Cookout on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to celebrate Father’s Day with our residents and families. Several owners came to showcase their beautiful cars, and we had two […]
Family Dollar is a business where clothing, food, and various merchandise can be purchased at cost-savings. Located at 414 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, it has been in place over 30 years. Employees recently learned the franchise will close its doors on, or before, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. On Friday afternoon, […]
Passing the business ownership to a new generation is gratifying, for those who strove to create and sustain a successful enterprise. Such is true for Randy Muur, former owner of Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. In March 2021, he transferred ownership to his daughter and son-in-law, […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from Friday, June 16, through the early-morning hours of Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Extra traffic enforcement will encompass three summer weekends leading up to, and […]
Editor’s note: Automotive photos were taken by the Editor at prior car shows. Hear ye, hear ye, vehicle show enthusiasts! Ron Wiemer has organized a Car Show scheduled on downtown Main Street, in Morrison, IL, for Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., rain or shine. Registration begins […]
The following Arrest was made and Citations issued since Friday, June 9, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 7:11 p.m., the Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway. During the stop it was discovered Hector Salmon, age 51, from Sterling, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took photographs and added captions. The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) traveled to Morrison, IL, on their trip through northwest Illinois, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami was part of the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders–from 19 States and Canada–pedaled […]
I am Josh West, a Ward 3 Alderman who has served on Morrison’s City Council a number of years. I am writing in response to an article [Assistant Editor] Jerry Lindsey wrote in regards to Monday’s, June 12[, 2023,] City Council meeting. While I wouldn’t have used the word “ignited,” […]