The American Red Cross of Illinois is leading the “Sound the Alarm” smoke alarm installation and home fire safety event, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Morrison, IL. This is part of a National Red Cross initiative to install 50,000 free smoke alarms with partners in more than 50 communities […]
Producers can now take a Nationwide survey to help the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services, for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers. USDA encourages all agricultural producers to take the survey, especially those […]
All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day, by remembering one important piece of advice. If you’ll be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember, “Drive Sober […]
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year have until Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to elect and enroll a contract. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support, […]
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 1:10 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Illinois Route 84 and U. S. Route 30 for a single-vehicle, roll-over crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 84 between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks […]
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to Sunset on Thursday, March 9. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag […]
Volunteer Millers of the Dutch Windmill, de Immigrant, will be hosting a presentation featuring skills and artistry of the past. While most engineering and mechanics of milling today is performed by power tools and automation, our authentic mill maintains its use of wooden gears, to stone grind grains into flour. […]
Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will host a program to focus on one of America’s most influential and respected women, set for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023. The location is The Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Megan Wells presents “Eleanor Roosevelt: On Discovering How to Be Useful.” She is […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 24, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a 911 hangup, at 606 Ash Avenue, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Nathan Sandell, […]
Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday, March 10, 2023. The following meals are March 17 and 31. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, fried and baked Alaskan Pollack. Beer-battered […]
City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this press release. The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applicants for seasonal and part-time work for General Maintenance, Mowing, and Concessions. Within these positions, work can begin as early as March 2023, through the summer months, and into October. Work schedules may vary with […]
The community is invited to attend the annual Books and Gifts Sale, sponsored by Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary. It will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The event will be in the Hospital Lobby from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery will host an exhibit of pieces by Jo Van Arkel through March 2023. Van Arkel’s artwork includes paintings, drawings, and framed short stories. The Library Art Gallery is open from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m., and is located at the CCC main campus, […]
Clinton Community College has received a donation of equipment from LyondellBasell Clinton Complex. The Fluke 744 documenting process calibrators will be used in the Advanced Manufacturing program, to train students for their jobs in area industries such as LyondellBasell. Dave Wallace, below, is Instructor of the Advanced Manufacturing program, which […]
Marilyn J. Dyke, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home. Marilyn was born June 12, 1938, in Galesburg, IL, to John W. and Hazel (Wiebenga) Maring. She was educated in the Unity Christian Grade School and was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married […]