Wilma J. (Schrader) Bush, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL. Wilma was born July 29, 1929, in Fulton, IL, to Onno and Lena (Barsema) Blink, Jr. She was a 1947 graduate of Fulton High School. On July 30, 1948, she married […]
The City of Morrison, IL, announces that Main Street line painting of parking spaces will begin Monday, November 1, 2021. By 7:00 a.m. that day, all vehicles must be removed from Main Street, so contractors can paint the parking lines. On Friday, October 29, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, ICMA-CM, added, […]
The CGH Auxiliary will celebrate their 75th year on Thursday, November 4, 2021. On this date in 1946, Mrs. Hellen M. Lawrence met with about 25 women in her home, to discuss the shortage of Nurses caused by World War II. Together, they had a vision to contribute to the […]
The McKenna Family decided 16 years ago that instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, they would instead donate to a favorite charity. In the family, there are six siblings and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who pool their money. It started with the oldest member in the family […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took the photograph. Throughout the ages, dogs that have passed have been lamented by their owners. Memorializing the time spent together will always be welcome. “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve, and nurture, and […]
On Friday, October 22, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (1) Under 20; (3) 20s; (3) 30s; (2) 50s. There were two recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 8430; (2.4%); Daily Case Count of 9; Total Fatalities 183; […]
Whiteside County Health Department will be pausing Walk-In Immunizations on Wednesdays. County residents needing immunizations will be able to make an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are taking this step in response to the current high demand for various types of immunizations; […]
These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2021-2022 First Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Ethan Bush, Sophie Damhoff, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Owen Ewoldsen, Noah Icenogle, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Cody Peters, Charles Pruis, Dawson Quick, Ava Robbins, Campbell Scott, […]
State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, to host a free, community paper shredding event, on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Times are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL. The location is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Residents […]
State Representative Tony McCombie is praising efforts by the Illinois Pork Producers Association. IPPA donatied over 1500 boxes of bacon to Illinois food pantries, through their “‘Pass the Bacon” campaign in honor of October Pork Month. To kick-off the month of celebration related to the pork industry, IPPA recruited nominations […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The invitation for Public Comments at the monthly Board of Education meeting usually passes without any takers, but on Monday, October 18, 2021, the list was lengthy. Superintendent Scott Vance reminded the full room of visitors of the three-minute limit and told all […]
Warren P. Temple, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Warren was born August 16, 1931, in Morrison, to Peter and Alice (Logemeyer) Temple. He was a graduate of Morrison High School. He married Loretta J. Klount on February 13, 1952, […]
The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Allison Taylor, Faith […]
Seven-and-a-half months ago TBK Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, awarded a generous donation of $500 to the future Morrison Bark Park. Pictured left-to-right were members of the “On the Move with Parks and Recreation” committee and TBK Bank staff: Nick Volckmann (OTM); Bob Smith (TBK); Kathy Schmidt (OTM); […]
The Illinois Health Care Association has announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Long-Term Care Centers. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the award. The award was presented during the 2021 Opening General Session at the Association’s Annual Convention […]