Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 runs from Monday, May 2, through Friday, May 6. As a guided imagery assignment, spend five, quiet minutes remembering a Teacher or Coach who made you feel special, talented, or proud; one who helped you understand new content or skills; someone who made learning enjoyable. Add […]
United Way of Whiteside County CEO Keri Olson submitted the press release and photograph. For 102 years, this imposing, two-story, brick edifice has been a gathering place, at 502 First Avenue, Sterling, IL. It began as a church, welcoming life-long parishioners and visitors, and celebrating baptisms, Sunday Schools programs, weddings, […]
MHS Director Joplin Sell submitted the press release and graphic. Do you love fantasy and going on magical adventures? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for nerds, or maybe even consider yourself to be one? Do you love “Dungeons & Dragons” and aren’t afraid to fight monsters […]
Editor’s note: Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-8718) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Memorial Day approaches on Monday, May 30, 2022. At Grove Hill Cemetery, there will be a gathering of citizens to mark the service of military personnel. Others will place decor on graves or pause at burial […]
Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Bargain Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Cattail Park, in Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue north, out of town, toward the Golf Course. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., and the sale ends at noon. How does the Plant […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The MCUSD #6 Board of Education was in full attendance, as it convened in the District Office on Monday, April 25, 2022. The approved Consent Agenda included the hiring of Colin Wolf (1:1 Aide at Northside School) and Roger Barry (Custodian at Morrison […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second month in a row, the Board room of the River Bend School District had to be relocated to accommodate a larger number of guests. The March Board meeting visitors had focused their comments and concerns on the selection of books, […]
Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a two-story house at 705 W. Wall Street. The dwelling is located near the end of a dead-end street, close to downtown and schools. The bathroom is on the first floor, as is one bedroom. A second bedroom is upstairs with three bonus […]
Following a two years’ absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Morrison High School’s Junior/Senior Prom made a joyous return to 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. “Moonlight Masquerade” Grand March began promptly at 4:00 p.m., with Trent Bush as Master of Ceremonies and Teacher Julia Deter back […]
Keith James Bull was born in Morrison, IL, on March 9, 1958, the youngest child of Wilson Wilfred and Dorcas Knapp Bull. He was creative, funny, intelligent, inquisitive, interested, vital, kind, welcoming, steady, and true. Immensely capable of change, he delighted in making and remaking his environment and himself. He […]
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club again will hold a Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 21, 2022, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the sale […]
Volunteer Firefighter Anthony VanderLeest submitted the press release. Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs, […]
The Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan will be available for public review and comment, starting Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Mitigation Plan outlines projects and activities to reduce damages, caused by severe weather and other natural and man-made hazards. The Plan, along with a summary sheet and a […]
Belva A. Burmeister, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Belva was born August 10, 1932, in White Pigeon Township, Morrison, to Elmer and Blanche (Groharing) Mosher. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison […]
Editor’s note: Do not arrive before 5:00 to line up. Cars must not stop on Lincolnway. If there is a line, please drive around the block; approach the Church by driving down Genesee Street. Park on the west side of the street; servers will bring your meal(s) to you. […]