Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), 8215 Burr Oak Road, Mr. Carroll, IL 61053, is the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois. We are thrilled to announce that “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will open on Friday, May 12, 2023, for one weekend. From page-to-stage, it’s a thrilling, new, […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 7, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-10-2023 Denise Kuehl 66 Morrison, IL Speeding The public is reminded that these are […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The non-Conference game between the Morrison Fillies and the Annawan-Wethersfield Coop was highlighted by a pitching dual and ended in a 1-0 win for the home team at Annawan, IL. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan only allowed three hits, while striking out 11 batters. She […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Annawan, IL, to challenge a non-Conference foe in the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Titans opened the scoring by mustering four runs in the third inning off Mustang starter Danny Mouw. The Mustang offense retaliated with […]
Justin Robert Emerson, 41, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home. Justin was born January 8, 1982, in Clinton, IA, to Henry A. and Diana L. (Reese) Emerson. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, school system and was a 2000 graduate of Morrison High […]
Clarence Augustus “Gus” Linke III, 76, of Morrison, IL, passed away on April 6, 2023, at Monmouth Medical Center South Campus, in Lakewood, N J. He was born at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, to Clarence Linke II and Angelina (Palumbo) Linke on August 14, 1946. He grew […]
Katheryn Ann Hogue, 55, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Kathy was born November 28, 1967, in Plainfield , NJ, to Kent and Naomi (Corathers) Babbitt. Her family moved to Milwaukee, WI, for a short period of time and then […]
The CGH Auxiliary will host their annual Masquerade™ Jewelry and Accessories $5 Fundraising Sale, on Monday, April 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale is located in a new location this year, in the CGH Main Clinic Lobby, […]
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has a swinging fundraiser planned for Thursday, May 18, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The venue is Eagle Point Lodge, 4101 N. Third Street, in Eagle Point Park, Clinton, IA. Purchase tickets at https://mchf.cbo.io or at the hospital. Contact Mick Welding at 815-772-5510 or mwilding@mchstaff.com […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the City of Morrison City Council met, with all Aldermen meeting the roll call except Alderman Deets. A Departmental report from Police Chief Valladares noted a current search for an additional hire should be completed by the week’s end. […]
Morrison Historical Society presents monthly, Sunday afternoon programs of general interest to the public, from April through November. Morrison’s Heritage Museum opens at 1:00 p.m., and programs begin promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all from the back parking area, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. There is […]
MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted his article and photos. Twenty-eight students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. They were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership […]
Kendra Kophamer Bush, Whiteside County Recorder is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Recorder. A Job Summary and an Application can be found online at https://www.whiteside.org/departments/recorder.html. In person, visit the Whiteside County Recorder Office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Applications are on the front counter. Job Description: Deputy Recorder […]
Editor’s note: Deputy County Clerk Kari Johnson reports 193 Election Judges worked in Whiteside County, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Editor was one. It was still “night” as I alone drove south on Jackson Street, toward Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, shortly before 5:00 a.m. I passed […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Galena[, IL,] Lady Pirates visited the Morrison Sports Complex on Thursday, April 6, 2023, and were welcomed by Bella Duncan and the Morrison Fillies. The Pirates were sent home after being held to only two hits in a 7-0 defeat. Filly Bella Duncan […]