“Third Thursday,” December 16, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concludes 2021 with Mayor Scott Vandermyde in attendance. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.–before the gallery opens–he will gather with others for informal conversation and free coffee, juice, and home-baked treats. Mayor Vandermyde stated he wanted […]
Judy A. MCCulloh, 82, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Judy was born October 2, 1939, in Morrison, to Lawrence and Anneta (Vanderlaan) Schroeder. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1957. She married Owen “Mac” G. McCulloh […]
With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it will participate in a Statewide Impaired Driving Awareness Campaign, from Friday, December 17, 2021, through Monday, January 3, 2022. The holiday enforcement effort is made possible by Federal Traffic Safety Funds, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. […]
Hannah Rillie, Morrison, IL, is among more than 1900 prospective candidates for degree, who attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Virtual Commencement exercises. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Milwaukee, WI. Rillie will earn her College of Letters and Science, Master of Arts degree. UWM is […]
Richard “Dick” H. Landheer, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabiltation in Morrison, IL, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at MercyOne Clinton, in Clinton, IA. Dick was born November 7, 1934, in Sterling, IL, to Harry and Anna (Gerdes) Landheer. He attended McElrath School in rural Whiteside County. Dick served in […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Sanctioned High School wrestling matches consist of three, two-minute periods with no rest between periods. At the Youth level (K-8th grade), the match period timing could be between one and two minutes per period. The wrestler with the most points at the end […]
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Bountiful Bake Sale on Friday, December 10, 2021, in the new Lobby. Karen Price stated, “We had a banner year at the sale! They raised over $1200. Hats off to my crew, the wonderful bakers, and the great customers. Thank you, everyone.” Funds […]
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Black Road and Henry Road, in rural Fenton, IL, for a report of a disturbance, with shots fired at an occupied vehicle. Upon investigating the incident, Deputies arrested Cody M. Emery, […]
Let our downtown gallery–The Loft on Main–be your source for unique gifts and Christmas items during the holiday season. With over 1200 hand made items available and 43 different artists represented, The Loft on Main has something to offer all tastes and budgets. For stocking stuffers and hostess gifts to […]
Head Wrestling Coach Tom Drosopoulos submitted these Varsity results from Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Morrison, IL. Morrison vs LeWin, LeWin 56–Morrison 6 106: Forfeit (LW) Forfeit (M) 113: Forfeit (LW) Forfeit (M) 120: D. Presson (LW) Dec. 7-2 W. Riffle (M) 126: Kar. White (M) Fall 3:30 Kar. White […]
Laura L. Everson, age 84, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL. Laura was born April 4, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Hageland) Olsen. She married Carl Everson on May 29, 1982, in Galena, IL. He preceded […]
Head Wrestling Coach Tom Drosopoulos submitted these dual Varsity results from Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Sherrard, IL. Morrison vs Monmouth-Roseville, Morrison 42–Monmouth-Roseville 36 106: D. Ortiz Mora (MR) Forfeit (Mor) 113: L. Spears (MR) Fall 5:13 W. Riffle (Mor) 120: K. Martinez (MR) Fall 1:49 Kar. White (Mor) 126: […]
A Tuesday night, December 7, 2021, visit to Sherrard High School by the Morrison Mustangs saw the Mustangs send the Tigers to the foul line 21 times where they completed 67% to keep the visitors at bay. However, the halftime adjustment made by the Tigers allowed the Mustangs only five, […]
Jack Cahill-Lemme (Jack) and Anna Catherine Smith (Lucy) share a scene in Timber Lake Playhouse’s World Premiere production of “What a Wonderful World.” The production is a feel-good, holiday-themed, musical comedy for the whole family. This magical tale involves how Santa and Mrs. Claus try to retire, but in doing […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs ventured north to invade the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and challenge the Milledgeville, IL, Missiles, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Starting slowly and trailing 12-8 after one quarter, the Mustangs–behind Trey Strating’s eight, second quarter points–captured a half time lead […]