The Morrison Fillies opened their home Softball season before a large, but chilled, crowd with a 17-9 victory over the Lena- Winslow Panthers. The Fillies’ offense had six players with multi-hit nights led by Jordan Eads, Bayleigh Brewer, and Allie Anderson each recording four hits and totaling 11 RBIs. Bella […]
On Monday, March 20, 2023, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Costello released this detailed statement about the death of Aaron Linke, on October 21, 2022. I, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry A. Costello, have completed my review of the investigation of the incident, which occurred during the serving of a search […]
Kathy Janicek submitted this press release. Al Janicek took the practtice photos. The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LC-MS, 601 N. Jackson Street in Morrison, IL. The concert, […]
D. George Snyder, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. George was born July 27, 1939, in Ustick Township, IL, to Cornelius and Grace (Smith) Snyder. He was educated in the rural Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High […]
Our dear mother, Ruth Dorothy Slonneger sadly passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Morrison, IL, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Assisted Living facility, at the age of 99. She would have been 100 years of age on April 27. Ruth was born April 27, 1923, in Troy, NY. She […]
Debra J. Palmer, age 57 of Pleasant Grove, UT, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. Debbie was born on March 30, 1965, in Sterling, the daughter of Dale E. Reed and Jule (Schumacher) Johnson. She graduated from Sterling High School. Survivors include her brothers, […]
June E. Ufkin, 90, died Wednesday March 15, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She was born on October 16, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Fritz and Alma (Stern) Rosenow and was a graduate of Sterling High School. June married Kenneth W. Ufkin on March […]
Bernita M. Forth, 97, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Homestead of Morrison, in Morrison. Bernita was born October 18, 1925, in Sterling, IL, to Lester H. and Vera Bernice (James) Conrady. She was educated in the James School of rural Whiteside County, and was a 1943 […]
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker invites the public to join him in a cup of chocolatey cocoa, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Meet at his office, inside the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The time is 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Writing and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Deciding if the sky had fallen or if River Bend Elementary School was been transported into space was a question for those attending on Monday, March 13, 2023. The evening was entitled “Family Fun Night.” All 200 parents and 250 students would […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey composed the feature. Shelby Veltrop, Senior Center for the Morrison High School Fillies, recently concluded her Varsity Basketball career and is being recognized for her accomplishments. She has been voted:1. Unanimous 1st Team All-Conference TRAC-West2. Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention3. 2nd Team All-State by the Illinois […]
Morrison Junior High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted the summary of results and photo from the IESA State Wrestling Finals. They were held at the Convocation Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, 2023. It was a banner weekend for […]
Marc Adami supplied this event information. The Whiteside Forum will host a panel discussion on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library discussing current agriculture. The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL; the program will begin at 2:00 […]
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host an “Impact Life” Blood Drive, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Donations will be received in the Conference Room from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Masks are optional, but appointments are required. To schedule, call Angie VanZuiden at 815-772-5535. Please eat […]
Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses, to be delivered on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Colors cannot be guaranteed, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. Colors are brilliant from reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, pinks, and other combinations. The deadline for placing your order […]