On Thursday, September 1, 2022, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations, for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech (for people ages 12 years and older) and from Moderna (for people ages 18 years and older.) Updated COVID-19 boosters […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a Domestic Dispute at 408 . North Street, Morrison, ILAs a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Jessy R. Denning, […]
On Friday, September 2, 2022, at approximately 7:17 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on Freeport Road, just north of Penrose Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a red Chevrolet, driven by Keonna Lauts, age 33 of Sterling, IL, was traveling southbound on Freeport Road. It collided […]
Planning for Paint the Town – 25th Anniversary Rewind is currently in its final stages. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, artists of all ages paint Morrison, IL, streets. The success of Paint the Town is a culmination of almost a year of planning. From its conception in the mid-1990s, every […]
Kathy Schmidt submitted this press release and photograph. Jim Strating will make brackets to hold the four containers. Garden Plain Rip Snorters 4-H Member Jon Tegler took on a project for Morrison Bark Park. These tubes are the Doggie Bag holders for the park. They are “green” doggie bag containers, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this review and took the photos. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was the center of sunshine, memory sharing, and smiles, as Emmanuel Church sponsored their 9th Annual Car Show. With classic vehicles arriving from as […]
Pastor Sun-Ah Kang, of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will begin Contemporary Worship Services on Wednesday nights. The theme is Quest. Morrison United Methodist Church launches Quest, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Services will continue every other Wednesday […]
The Morrison, IL, area community in invited to a joyful, outdoor, worship service and Blue Grass concert, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The church location is 209 E. Knox Street. The event will be in the parking area along N. Madison Street and E. Lincolnway. Bring […]
Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on Main Street, Morrison, IL. Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers. The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The menu includes […]
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the historic trades are coming to life, at The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, in Clinton, IA. Throughout the day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., various trades will be set up throughout the museum giving demonstrations. Those featured will be Medd Metalworks, showing the […]
Anne Frame submitted this press release. September is the month of cooler air, football games, and back-to-school. So, the church offers a “back-to-events.” Morrison United Methodist Church welcomed a new Pastor in July 2022, Sun-ah Kang, a young, warm, energetic, and talented woman to our pulpit. She has broken new […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community event on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Honoring Our First Responders is an outdoor worship service in the parking lot. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this tribute to Firefighters, Police Officers, Sheriff’s […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Keepers of the Faith to the outdoor stage midweek, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will […]
Joel D. Ramirez, 91, of Ballwin, MO, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, August 26, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Manchester, MO. He was born December 15, 1930, in Mercedes, TX, the son of Isreal and Sarah (Delgado) Ramirez. He married Sharon Kay (Heflin) Galena, IL, October 7, […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Bontragers back to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. […]