Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report and pictures. The weekend weather failed to weaken the spirits of Junior High and High School youth, who gathered at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds to compete in Rodeo events, on Friday night, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2022. Trailers filled the grounds […]
Morrison Garden Club President Sharon Moore submitted this press release. Many of us in Morrison, IL, have lost trees due to storms and disease. Morrison Garden Club would like to help encourage residents to replace some of those trees. The club is sponsoring a “tree planting reimbursement program” this fall. […]
Lyle E. “Whitey” Hammelman, age 95, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Lyle was born August 18, 1927, in Sterling, the son of Chris and Clara (Lauts) Hammelman. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. Pre-game activities prior to the Friday, September 16, 2022, home game against Hall focused on induction of the following Morrison High School athletes into the Hall of Fame. Kelvin Tenboer – 1977, presented by Hall of Fame Committee member […]
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, on Main Street, Morrison, IL, people were encouraged to begin their downtown day with breakfast/brunch by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers. The grapplers offered their annual, post-Paint the Town, sit-down, fundraiser. Pancakes, sausage patties, orange juice, and coffee were offered, at the […]
Nancy C. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Nancy was born June 2, 1940, in Morrison to Louis and Helen (Curtis) Shambaugh. She was a 1958 graduate of Morrison High School. On June 6, 1958, she married […]
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the feature and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated National Assisted Living Week, with special events and prizes for our residents. Indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts were held. Residents were able to choose a Resthave t-shirt or tumbler as a […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. The Friday night game of September 15, 2022, will be remembered by Morrison Mustang football fans, as a night the team refused to give-up. The Mustangs scored first in the second quarter and led 12-8 at the half, but […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this feature and photo. The Homecoming Court for the 2022 festivities was announced at an assembly held on Friday, September 16, in the school auditorium. The King and Queen will be announced during the THUSE activities to be held on Thursday evening, September 22, at […]
The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13, […]
Cornelius “Neal” Henry Geerts, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Neal was born October 3, 1932, in Thomson, IL, to Henry C. and Jennie (Zeeryp) Geerts. He was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was a graduate […]
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, there will be activities inside and outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Loft on Main photographer, Mary Katos, will […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 9, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-08-2022 Male Juvenile 16 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device […]
The Loft on Main opened its doors early for two hours, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. This time is perfect for relaxing with family or friends. An extra special attendee entered the gallery, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, […]
Long before this photograph was captured prior to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 15, 2022, Morrison, IL, resident Jessica Ryan began painting. She is working on a window at 218 W. Main Street, former location of thecity1.com. Prior to Paint the Town, “I used to paint that [left] window for […]