Assistant Editor Jerry Llndsey submitted the report and photos. The mission of the Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) is to:•enhance the education of our students by raising funds to enable greater educational opportunities.•strengthen our community by promoting the engagement of our residents, businesses, and alumni in our schools.•support the Morrison School […]
Frank J. Vandermyde, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Frank was born October 7, 1935, in Sterling, to Benjamin and Alene (Ardapple) Vandermyde. He was educated in the Morrison, IL, grade schools and was graduate of Morrison High School. He […]
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Whiteside County Bar Association hosted Bar Associations throughout Northwest Illinois, for a joint meeting at the McCormick Event Center, Rock Falls, IL. The event was organized by Attorney Trent Bush of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Sterling, IL. In attendance were members of […]
Clinton Community College is hosting an Artist Reception for the exhibit by instructors Pat Cheak and Beth Wood. It will be held in the CCC Art Gallery located in the college Library on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library is located at 1000 Lincoln […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Progress and change are a never-ending challenge within the River Bend School District, in Fulton, IL. The Industrial Technologies class is receiving hands-on experience, while aiding the repurposing of the High School facility. The District is in the midst […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Police Department are assisting Illinois State Police with an incident, that took place in the early morning hours in the City of Morrison, IL. There is no active threat to the community. An area near Northside Elementary School in Morrison is currently closed, […]
These Morrison High School students achieved 1st Quarter Honor Roll placement. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2023: Zayden Boonstra, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Andrea Fiedlerova, Landri Harmon, Gina Lee, Kadence Rice, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Campbell Buikema, Cooper Bush, […]
Anne Frame submitted the press release. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites you to a Sunday afternoon concert on October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The 50-minute concert will feature “Songs of Praise” in various forms. The concert will open with an organ/piano duet, “God […]
Soft, slanted rays of light inside Morrison’s gorgeous gallery, added to relaxed conversation and home-baked sweets, cider, and coffee, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Mayor Scott Vandermyde said he recently fulfilled a personal goal to sail to Southampton, England, aboard the Queen Mary 2. […]
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. “Would a politician lie to you?” I asked my friends at the Coffee Shop. They said, “Stupid question.” “They’re all a bunch of liars.” I responded, “Then why are you going to vote for them?” That ended the conversation. I don’t know […]
Luanne Bruckner submitted the District II report. Thirteen members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently welcomed District II Director, Dawn Wexell, of Sycamore, IL, to brunch at the Mt. Carroll Community Center, in Mt. Carroll, IL. She discussed membership and the effects […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2022. Arrests: No arrest to report. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-30-2022 Kenneth C. Brainerd 48 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-30-2022 Kyle O. […]
Joan K. Pyse, age 83, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Joan was born November 28, 1938, in Sterling, the daughter of Dean and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse. She was employed at Conco Inc. in Mendota, IL, and at Caterpillar in […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the introduction and took some of the photos. If a parent ever had any reservations about the environment within the educational systems of today, they would have had them all dissolved, if they were witness to the activities at Fulton Elementary School, on Wednesday, October […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The monthly meeting of the Morrison City Council convened on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, with the City Administrator seat occupied by newly-hired Brian Melton. Melton recently retired as the Chief of Police of Morrison, IL, and eagerly anticipates serving the community in a […]