Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison City Council meeting opened, without Alderman Josh West, on Monday, February 27, 2023, to announcement of the closing of the Odell Public Library for flooring repair (March 20 – April 1.) Mayor Scott Vandermyde noted that the Community Room would remain […]
Kathy Janicek submitted the press release. Morrison Music Theatre Association will present “Charlotte’s Web” on Friday, March 10, 2023, and Saturday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be in the theater at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, in Morrison, IL. The […]
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker and historical object expert Ralph Kennedy, from Mount Carroll, IL, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the City of Morrison, IL, Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, starting at 2:00 p.m. All […]
Larry Edward Blackert, 84, of Homestead o Morrison, Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died February 23, 2023, at Rock River Hospice in Sterling, IL. Larry was born March 6, 1938, in Omro, WI, to George, Sr. and Mabel Blackert. The family moved to Yorktown, IL, in 1940, and to […]
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker and historical object expert Ralph Kennedy, from Mount Carroll, IL, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the City of Morrison, IL, Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, starting at 2:00 p.m. All […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the send-off portion of this feature and added his photograph. Myriah Drolema added additional information and photos regarding her son’s efforts at the State Finals. Skylar Drolema received a students’ send-off on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as he left Morrison High School, to compete in […]
With ten private, spacious birthing suites, a cesarean surgical suite, cozy furniture, walk-in showers, sleeping accommodations for your partner, and soothing whirlpools, the Birthing Center at CGH Medical Center is the top choice when it’s time to have a baby. We would be honored to help your family! Visit the […]
MHS Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz submitted the press release and photos. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a fourth-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Tournament, at Prophetstown[, IL,] High School on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Fulton High School, which maintained a 6-1 record throughout the day, finishing in […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 17, 2023. Arrests: On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a domestic dispute at 520 E. High Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Tyler […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with refreshments, socializing, pictures, and crafts. Our royalty’s families were in attendance for the crowning. Resthave’s kings and queens are voted on by their peers, […]
Geraldine “Deanie” L. Kophamer, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Homestead of Morrison. Geri was born on March 17, 1933, in Morrison, to Rennie J. and Lodina (Medema) Buikema. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a 1951 graduate of Morrison […]
If the morning air in downtown Morrison, IL, smelled sweeter on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, it likely was, because loads of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered. Mahaffey’s on Main Street owner Sidonna Mahaffey had offered her building as delivery and pick-up location. Cookie Chaos Chairman Hillary Blevins took receipt […]
Richard K. Barsema, 75, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA, with his daughters by his side. Rich was born July 22, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Cornelius and Lena R. (Brackemyer) Barsema. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools, was a […]
Evelyn H. Haas, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Evelyn was born January 1, 1929, in Clinton, IA, to Walter K. and Elfrieda (Martensen) Biermann. She attended Clinton schools and was a 1946 graduate of Clinton High School. She married […]
As the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers a 7:00 p.m. message, a choir, Imposition of […]