The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI, conferred degrees to 1100 graduates for the spring 2022 semester. Kaleb Banks of Morrison, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Wildlife Ecology and Management, graduating Cum Laude. Graduation with honors grade point averages vary. Cum laude grade point average […]
Todd Mickley submitted this report. “The Whiteside County Fair opens today, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and completes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 20. The 151st annual fair, held at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL, has exciting attractions and something for everyone.” Tuesday, August 16, […]
Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 18, 2022. This time is perfect for […]
Thomas Eugene May, 48, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Thomas was born on July 16, 1974, in Clinton, IA, the son of Roger and Sue (Kolk) May. He raised his children in Morrison and was employed as an Electrician for many years. Thomas was always […]
Editor’s note: Photographs of the first 13 sculptures by Charles Yost can be found at the Morrison Tech Facebook page. Several smaller pieces are for sale at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Visitors on the Morrison Tech Campus, 701 Portland Avenue, off IL Route 78, […]
James W. Lester, age 68, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jim was born on June 3, 1954, in Sterling,the son of John E. and Beverly (Buckingham) Lester. He was employed as Night Manager with County Market in Sterling for the past 20 years. […]
Did you or your child(ren) paint a fish print, the afternoon of Saturday, July 30, 2022, during the Chamber of Commerce Shuckfest event, on Main Street, Morrison, IL? Sponsored by The Loft on Main, there are 26, dried fishes waiting to be retrieved. Visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. […]
Kerry Williams, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Kerry was born on April 8, 1951, in Sterling, IL, to Harvey L., Sr., and Pauline (Pannell) Williams. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and attended Morrison High School. Kerry was […]
Frank Freas, 86, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Frank was born August 4, 1936, in Rock Falls, IL, to Wayne and Beulah (Blair) Freas. He was educated in Emerson School, Sterling High School, and Sauk Valley Community College […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 5, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 8-05-2022 James B. Jones 36 Fairbury, IL Public Fighting and Public […]
Editor’s note: Lori Matlack took the photograph. The City of Morrison, IL, and its Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief of Police Brian Melton has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP.) He is now designated as a Certified Police Chief through the Association’s […]
Twenty-eight pieces of art created for, and displayed at, the Tiny Art Show held at Odell Public Library earlier this year, have been donated to The Loft on Main. These pieces will be available to the public in a Luck of the Draw fundraiser. Tiny Art pieces will be on […]
Chair Karla Burn writes, “On the Move with Parks and Recreation in Morrison, IL, is finalizing its Bark Park fundraising. In the very near future, the Committee will start to fund raise for children’s park equipment in Morrison. “Please consider supporting these ‘quality of life’ amenities, by joining us at […]
Rotary Club member Mick Welding submitted the press release and photographs. A changing of the guard took place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, for Morrison Rotary Club. Rotary President Carrie Melton handed the gavel along with a President pin to incoming President Scott Vandermyde. He then presented Melton with a […]
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) presented annual recognition awards to dedicated volunteers at its 2022 Annual Meeting, April 30, 2022, in Dekalb, IL. The following awards were presented; local adult honorees are in boldface. The Hall of Fame Award recognizes a lifetime commitment to the Girl Scout Movement within […]