Robert Reich wrote this essay the day before President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union Address, Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Reich is a former United States Secretary of Labor. How can inflation be dropping at the same time job creation is soaring? It has taken one of the oldest Presidents […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, [rural] Sterling, IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The cost to members is $20 and $30 for nonmembers. Register for tickets: […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Team Leader submitted this report. The first Morrison, IL, Community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2023 was held on Thursday, January 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road. Thank you, Father Zimodro and the St. Mary parish family, […]
Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual Flock to the Rock event, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Activities are free, and all ages are welcome. First, head to the Lower Dam, 300 E. 1st Street, Rock Falls, IL, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., to view eagles soaring around the Rock […]
Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run participants were blessed with a sunny, 42-degree day for the 42nd annual event on Saturday, February 4 2023. The 397 runners and walkers took to the course at noon, for the annual event that raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry […]
Mick Welding submitted the press releases and photos. Morrison Rotary Learns about B.L.I.N.D. Program Our Rotarians were treated to a presentation outlining the Morrison High School program “Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die” (B.L.I.N.D.) Our presenters were Melissa Landes, Student Council Leader, and Jennifer Stevenson, Librarian. What started at Sterling […]
Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. Recently I received a copy of The Epoch Times in the mail. At the bottom of the front page in bold print was this, “Accuracy & Integrity: The Epoch Times was founded in 2000 as an independent newspaper with the goal to restore […]
Geraldine (“Gerry”) Katherine (Smith) Elfline, aged 82, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Gerry Elfline was born on October 10, 1940, in Sheridan, WY, to Kenneth and Isa (Treichel) Smith. Not long after, the family relocated to Coal City, IL, where she would graduate from […]
Farmers National Bank will host a Farmer Meeting, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Deer Valley Golf Course, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL. Reply with your acceptance by Friday, February 24, by calling Tiffany Tipton at 815-537-2348, or email tiffanyt@farmersnationalbank.bank. Event day registration is from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. […]
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Fall 2022 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Those listed reside in area Illinois cities. Albany, Adrianna YoungChadwick, Nicole ShoresFenton, Carter JepsonFulton, Brianna CramerLyndon, Heather AllisonMorrison, Melissa Melton and Joshua PromboSterling, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. Morrison Winter Park on W. Winfield Street (in Waterworks Park) is officially open for those interested in ice skating. The newly-constructed rink has had delayed openings, due to the warmer temperatures and a recent incident of vandalism. Diligent attention to […]
Ronald C. Roth, age 90, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, died Friday, January 27, 2023. Ron Roth was born April 26, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Southeast High School, he went to Kansas City Missouri Junior College for two years, then attended University of Kansas at Lawrence, […]
Gina Ellis, age 36, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Gina was born on August 20, 1986, in Sterling, the daughter of Ervin and Jill (Siperly) Cornstubble. She married Adam Ellis on June 5, 2009. He preceded her in death in 2015. […]
Robert “Bob” W. Tiesman, 85, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Bob was born March 27, 1937, in Dixon, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of […]
Calvin S. Wing, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Calvin was born November 13, 1938, in Maquoketa, IA, to Edwin Slater and Elda Anna (Huebbe) Wing. He was educated in the rural Jackson County, Iowa, grade schools, and he […]