Editor’s note: Former owners Roger and Sue Meiers sold their beloved K & R Greenhouse early this year, to Kenneth Lange, of Morrison, IL. The business name, phone, and exquisite product lines remain in place. The website is kandrgreenhouse.com. Manager Chancie Noel (pronounced Nohl) welcomes area plant, vegetable, decor, and […]
Marketing Manager Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, heard about the 100% FIRST TIME pass rate, on the Certified Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) certification exam, from the 57 Whiteside Area Career Center students and wanted to congratulate them for their […]
George C. Seger, 94, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. George was born May 11, 1929, in rural Erie, the son of Leslie and Alvina Christina (Ohlsen) Seger. He married Patricia Ellen Keag in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1970. He then married […]
Morrison Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 12, through Friday, June 16, 2023, at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The theme is “Stellar, Shine Jesus’s Light.” Times are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register now on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/morrisonvbs or www.myvbs.org/morrisonvbs.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Morrison Fillies flashed their talents with some out-of-Conference action in Oregon, IL. Game one against the host Oregon Lady Hawks saw Bella Duncan stifle the bats, by allowing only two hits, as the Fillies earned a 10-0 shutout […]
Three Whiteside County 4-H members were awarded 4-H Support Fund scholarships, in recognition of their commitment to 4-H and its values. All three awardees have been 4-H members from a young age. They participated in various project areas and activities, including Livestock, Veterinary Science, Crop Sciences, Visual Arts, Natural Resources, […]
Morrison Recreational Director Nathan Jacobs recently announced the offering of new activities for Morrison, IL, area youth. YOUTH ARMY BOOT CAMP Attention, all ages of boys and girls, “UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!” at this free event. Wear green, and paint your face camouflage-style (black, green and/or brown.) Register for one […]
Grace J. Green, 94, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Resthave. Grace was born February 21, 1929, in rural Sabula, IA, to Henry and Esther (Doyle) Tillis. She was educated in the rural Clinton, and Jackson County, IA, schools and graduated from […]
Larry D. Karash, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on May 24, 1950, in Cambridge, NE, the son of Anthony Karash and Elsie Kinder. He married Peggy Pyse on September 28, 198,7 in Rock Island, IL. […]
Willis “Bill” E. Sikkema, 97, of Erie, IL, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison, IL. Willis was born May 10, 1926, in Garden Plain Township, IL, to Joseph J. and Gertrude (Wilkins) Sikkema. He was educated in the East Clinton Grade […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 5, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-09-2023 Michael Cook 35 Morrison, IL Improper Display Registration Sticker 5-09-2023 Jennifer Maddox 27 […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Mustangs were held to three hits as the Orion Chargers recorded a 14-2 five-inning victory, on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Troy Baker and Aydan Meinsma shared the mound duties and allowed 12 runners via the walk. Junior Brenden Martin recorded two of […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Morrison Fillies traveled to Orion, IL, and captured two Three River Conference wins. Game one was a makeup of a weather-canceled game scheduled in Morrison. Jordan Eads corralled the Lady Chargers over five innings, to earn the 5-2 […]
Written by Jerry Lindsey. Mayor Scott Vandermyde swears in the new members of the Morrison City Council (Standing: City Clerk Mike Hemmer, Greg Kruse, Sadonna Mahaffey, Mat Tichler, Todd Schlegel, and Vern Tervelt.) The Monday, May 8, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the swearing-in of […]
The Morrison High School Football team will be hosting a summer camp for students in Junior Tackle (5th – 8th grade) during the week of Monday, July 17, through Thursday, July 20, 2023.