Jennifer Finney Boylan is a Professor of English at Barnard College of Columbia University and a fellow at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Her most recent book is Mad Honey, co-written with Jodi Picoult. There they are, in their Chevrolet Colorado, five dudes bouncing up and down, as […]
Award-winning political journalist, John L. Micek, is Editor-in-Chief of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star in Harrisburg, PA. Let’s get a few things out the way right now. Transgender rights are human rights. Transgender women are women. Transgender men are men. And children who are coming to terms with their sexual and gender […]
Mary “Kayla” Engelkens, age 67, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home. Kayla was born December 18, 1955, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Rosemary Egan. She married Rick Engelkens on February 21, 1987, at Lyndon[, IL,] Methodist Church. Kayla had previously been employed as a […]
Morrison Historical Society Trustee Patricia Pessman shared her book, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush, An American Pioneer Narrative,” with Historical Society members and the community. At least 50 attended the PowerPoint presentation, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She stated, “This book is the account of an Illinois and Arizona […]
Marketing Director Mick Welding supplied this press release. Morrison Community Hospital has announced that it will take over the family clinic operations in Erie, effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. Approximately 1100 patients will be eligible to continue with medical services at Morrison Community Hospital. Pam Pfister, Morrison Hospital CEO, stated, […]
Publicity Director Todd Mickley submitted the press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have a night of brand new grandstand entertainment for the 152nd Fair! This year we welcome Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The crowd will be wowed […]
Be aware that Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Pedro Valladares ordered No Parking on Main Street, from Clinton-to-Orange Street, tonight, Thursday, May 25, 2023. Also, there will be No Parking between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m., on Friday morning, May 26. Street cleaning equipment needs a clear route. Towing and ticketing […]
Written and photographed by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The afternoon was beautiful, and the situation was perfect for a good, High School Softball game at Peru, IL, (St. Bede.) That is exactly what the crowd saw, at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional Semi-Finals on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Heat […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual […]
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags on the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed their mission at 10:15. Jerry Brearton took this photo of 40+ […]
Editor’s note: David Mindrum and his family lived in Morrison in the 1960s and 70s. Kyle David Mindrum, 65, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Preston, MN, to Caryl and Mary (Nelson) Mindrum. Kyle graduated from High School […]
The Morrison Filles only collected five hits, but a ninth-inning walk-off home run by Marissa Folkers allowed them to advance in the IHSA Girls State Softball Finals. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan controlled the Lady Rocket offense. She allowed only two hits in the extra-inning contest and struck out 19 of […]
The Student Impact Award honors students who give blood, volunteer, and/or host a blood drive. Area High School students will receive the ImpactLife Student Impact Award. It is given annually to those who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many […]
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Ryan Spain co-sponsored the legislation, during the 101st General Assembly. There will be $20 million available annually, for companies that are looking to expand and grow in […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it is stepping up enforcement, for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. It will run Friday, May 19, through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The safety initiative reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to […]