Juneteenth is a Federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. the […]
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash, on Illinois Route 40 north of Fulfs Road, in rural Sterling, IL, at 5:20 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a tree. Deputies arrived on scene; the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The male driver […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied 16 photographs. The Editor took three photos of the MHS Band and Choir and Mark Schuler’s certificate. Morrison, IL, began its celebration of America’s 157th Decoration Day/Memorial Day parade, on Monday, May 29, 2023. It began at 10:30 a.m. with a Main Street parade and […]
Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photo of Wes Haan speaking, on Monday, May 29, 2023. Click here to read the Memorial Day feature including parade pictures. The Editor photographed the Haan family military boots and cap. The latter shows the 1st Cavalry Division insignia of Doug Haan. […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to Third Thursday on June 15, 2023. This morning get together will be a special “treat,” because professional baker Shelli Eng will contribute strawberry scones, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. Many know her as “The Bread […]
Karla Burn supplied the press release and photo. On the Move with Parks and Recreation (OTM) is excited to see the second shelter on the Small Dog Run being built this week–[the second week of June 2023]–thanks to a donation from the Morrison Rotary! Morrison Rotary donated both shelters at […]
Sharon Moore submitted this feature and photo. These ever-popular phrases that were, and still are, trending on TikTok: “Nobody’s gonna know!” “They’re gonna know!” “How are they gonna know?” Not many know what lies behind the front gate of Debby and Bob Vaughn’s home on S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. […]
The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) will travel through northwest Illinois including Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami will participate in the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders will pedal between 210-to-375 miles during their six-day tour. The tour brings riders from 19 […]
Kaywyn Beswick submitted the press release and photo. Please note the corrected site. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, family members of the late Jim Shirk donated items to the American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive donors. Black t-shirts imprinted with the ARC logo and slogan were available for all […]
Jerry Brearton submitted the press release. The American Legion National Commander Vincent J. Troiola presented Morrison, IL, Post 328 Commander Larry J. Zuidema a Certificate of Appreciation for his Post. The Post successfully accomplished 100 percent of its annual membership goal, for the 2023 membership year. Commander Zuidema stated, “This […]
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a singe-vehicle crash, on U. S. Route 30 near Hillside Road. Initial investigation by the Sheriff’s Office revealed a U-Haul truck was traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30, left the roadway, […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 2, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-02-2023 Amber Shipley 46 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 6-04-2023 Corissa Muntean 32 […]
Howard A. VanZuiden, 86 of Fulton, IL, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Howard was born June 7, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to William and Fannie (VenHuizen) VanZuiden. He was educated in the Spring Creek School in rural Whiteside […]
Marilyn Vos, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday June 8, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Marilyn was born March 8, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Karl and Alice (Wilkens) Bush. She was educated in the Prairie Center Grade School in rural Whiteside County and […]
Ron J. Decker, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home. Ron was born October 24, 1949, in Morrison, to Alfred and Alice B. (Wilkens) Decker. He was educated in the Morrison Schools and was a 1967 graduate of Morrison High School. He served in the […]