Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photographs. “THUSE” is celebrated annually by the students of Morrison High School as part of the Homecoming Week festivities, but the word cannot be found in the Webster’s Dictionary with a definition of purpose. The only reference of definition is […]
Five months of The Whiteside Forum lecture/discussion events are listed here. All programs are free to the public and held at the City of Morrison Community Room, (in Odell Public Library,) 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Marc Adami stated, “COVID-19 protocols at the time of each event will be […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 1, 2021. Arrests: On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at approximately 8:37 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Antonio D. Simmons, age 21 of Houston TX, on N. Genesee Street for speeding. As a […]
The City of Morrison is in search of someone to join our team. Do you want to serve your community? Join a team committed to working for the residents of Morrison, IL. The City is accepting applications for a Public Services Maintenance Worker. We are an equal opportunity employer. In […]
Kaywyn Beswick supplied the photos. Members of St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, hosted a pro-life gathering, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in opposition to abortions. Supporters of “Life Chain” met at the northwest corner of E. Lincolnway and N. Jackson Street from 2:00 to 3:00 […]
Jacob “Jake” Arthur Damhoff, 92, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Jacob Arthur was born November 10, 1928, in Fulton, IL, the son of John and Fannie (Renkes) Damhoff. He married Arlene Van Oosten on October 21, 1957, at Newton Zion Reformed Church, […]
Photos were taken by the Editor and Assistant Editor, Jerry Lindsey. Participants have been reordered from the way they processed, beginning at the GE Appliance Control Department parking lot. The route was east on W. Wall Street and south on Genesee Street, to Morrison High School on Genesee Avenue. One […]
Brian Bartoz submitted this article and a photo from the 2019 College & Career Fair. Morrison High School will open its doors to 36 college and career representatives, during its third annual College & Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the gymnasium. Students […]
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. I have long believed voting in our elections is a sacred duty. I am a Korean Conflict Veteran and was unable to vote until I was 21 years of age. In the midst of the Vietnam War we constantly would hear […]
Editor’s note: The following news report by WQAD Author Katrina Lamansky was published Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:19 a.m. Social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are having connectivity issues on desktop and mobile devices. According to DownDetector, where internet users can report website outages, all three social […]
The family of Becky Lynn VanDeWostine invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Becky. Please join them on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the River’s Edge Resort and Campground, 18031 Moline Road, […]
The family of Becky Lynn VanDeWostine invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Becky. Please join them on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the River’s Edge Resort and Campground, 18031 Moline Road, […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The open air market will feature local farmers, crafters, businesses, food trucks, music, and more than 20 vendors. Oregon, IL, […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 24, 2021. Arrests: On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Morrison Police arrested Timothy D. Messina, age 31 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County, charging Messina with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (Class […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. The 2021 Homecoming opponent of the Mustangs came to Morrison, IL, will a question mark on their backs, due to the fact that they have scored 48 points in a recent game but lost. What challenges did they bring […]