Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30 […]
Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly at 30 […]
Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Click the link to see a short video created by Rich Criss and Mick Welding. Criss stated, “This video shows a route to get from home-to-home, as well as a description of the décor in each home. It is an amateur video that, unfortunately, ends abruptly […]
This year, Morrison Historical Society was gifted an old saddle. It was unclean, stiff, and dessicated. About the same time, the Editor and MHS Board Trustee began a search for a tin of Saddle Soap, to clean a pair of leather shoes. Grummert’s Hardware solved both problems and replenished the […]
Morrison Fire Department held its annual, autumn, Drive-Through Pork Chop Lunch on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to pork chop sandwiches, there were grilled brats and hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a choice of beverage. The Sandwich Sale Committee is shown, left-to-right: Chair […]
Edna Anne Spencer, 90, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Edna was born on January 24, 1931, in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Noling) Byvick. She was educated in the Sterling, IL, schools through […]
The last few years haven’t been easy years for Northwest Illinois manufacturers, and 2022 will get even more challenging. Workforce challenges have been, and remain, one the biggest challenges facing employers in Northwest Illinois. If the region’s manufacturers are to remain competitive, this problem needs to be addressed. With a […]
John D. Brodrecht, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. John was born April 18, 1947, in Galena, IL, to Delbert John and Irene Marie (Johnson) Brodrecht. He was educated in the Galena Grade Schools and attended Galena High School. […]
The Gateway Area’s Community Chorus, “RiverChor,” presents “With Hope We Shall Rise,” on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The program begins at 3:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue S., Clinton, IA. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The concert will explore songs of crisis, including “Think on Me” […]
Morrison Diet Club (MDC) has been active for decades. They welcome everyone; currently, there are 12 female members in the support group. MDC member Pam Pickens noted, “We have weigh-in every Monday morning at Bethesda Lutheran Church-ELCA, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, starting at 9:00 a.m., with a meeting at […]
As winter rapidly approaches and COVID-19 virus remains a threat, there are possibilities of changes in the student attendance priority. It is likely to create a spike in parents desiring remote learning for their children. This threat was the topic of much discussion in the River Bend School District Board […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 12, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-14-2021 Shawn M. Hintz 24 Clinton, IA Improper Use of Electronic Device (Cell Phone) 11-18-2021 Rebecca […]
Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will feature two musicals in November and December. All concerts are in the TLP theatre; musicals begin at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at 815-244-2035. The Box Office is open every […]
Orville Eugene Buikema, 89, of Clinton, IA, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021. Orville was born November 25, 1931, in Morrison, IL, to Richard and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1950. He enlisted in […]
While scrolling through Facebook on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Editor came across an attractive, unique, seasonal stamp scam. It was written by an illiterate scammer, with little precision. This advertisement was selling “a packet” of 100 postage stamps. It stated stamps were “on sale” for “$39.9” “from U. S […]