The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at their Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to […]
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued a statement following the news that Eric Sorensen was elected to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: “Yesterday, the residents of Northwest and Central Illinois chose to stand for democracy, freedom and a future where we work together, instead of tearing each […]
Tonight, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a 5th grade Veterans Day Concert, in the High School auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Music teacher Samantha Scholl invites families, veterans, and the general public to attend this tribute and to acknowledge her students’ […]
Below are some results of the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election major contests. Click here to see the complete election results: https://il-whiteside.pollresults.net. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: It calls for addition of Section 25 to Article 1 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution that would add a new section to the Bill of […]
A live nativity scene is being organized as part of the Fulton Christmas Walk on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to portray the characters of the Holy Nativity. Each volunteer will be asked to take part in the scene for 30 minutes. The […]
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the Country. As disasters roil communities, veterans are donning the Red Cross vest and lending a hand to those in need in their local communities. At military bases […]
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the Editor was an Illinois Election Judge at the Union Grove Precinct, photographed below. I had contacted Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson recently, to volunteer as a Poll Worker. Nelson was pleased, because the County needs Election Judges. Within days a 100-page “Election Judge Manual, […]
Thank you to everyone who supported the November 5 and 6, 2022, Odell Public Library Book and Bake Sale, by donating and/or buying books and goodies! Thank you to Farmers National Bank for the classy bags for carrying purchases. The Book Sale continues in the library at 307 S. Madison […]
Dear Editor: The voters of this County have once again spoken. It is my life’s greatest honor tocontinue to be the Sheriff of Whiteside County. I have so many people to thank tonight [Tuesday, November 8, 2022]–far more than I could ever mention in a short speech. Over the next […]
Nancy Ann Wolf, 91, of Erie, IL, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL, where she had most-recently resided. Nancy was born August 13, 1931, in Joslin, IL, a daughter of Lloyd and Grace (Brennan) Hanna. She graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1949. […]
The Loft of Main will host a “drop-in” ornament painting party between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This creative endeavor is planned for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. The location is 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to […]
Pastor Toni Lucas writes, “Albany United Methodist Church’s annual Celebration Saturday event will take place on November 12, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will serve coffee and pastries. Will Mueller will provide live music. “This is our introduction to the Thanksgiving season, as we celebrate all our many […]
Rock River Valley Conference began its Basketball season at Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. During 12 games, the Colts face Amboy, Dixon Catholic, Rock Falls East Coloma, Rock Falls Montmorency, Rock Falls Middle School, and Rock Falls Sauk Valley Saints. Competition […]
The 2nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by Morrison Community Hospital Foundation, is just weeks away. The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets are now available. Five homes are in the City of Morrison, IL, on three streets; visit them in any order. Owners are Gosch (301 E. […]
The United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) relocated to a new office, at 100 W. First Street, Rock Falls, IL, on Friday, November 4, 2022. The first opportunity for the public to see the new office will be at the Rock Falls Chamber’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk, on Friday, November […]