Joyce A. Schaver-Fowler, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Joyce was born July 13, 1947, in Morrison, to Andrew and Millie (Stuart) Schaver. She was educated in the Morrison Schools. She married Douglas E. Fowler, Sr. on February […]
Editor’s note: This joyous return of Iowa National Guardsman Joe Brewer form overseas duty was created on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. It was inadvertently saved as a draft copy and never displayed. Here is the overdue feature. Thank you to Allison Brewer for the alert. American flags adorned downtown Main […]
Illinois Representative Tony McCombie was appointed to the newly formed Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, on Wednesday, September8, 2021, by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. Rep. McCombie was a co-sponsor of the legislation creating the Commission, enacted as Public Act 102-520, which passed the Illinois House and Senate unanimously. It […]
Peggy A. Franks, 84, of Erie, IL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Peggy was born in Kewanee, IL, on March 15, 1937, the daughter of Glenn and Violet (Swanson) Welbourne. She graduated from Neponset High School in 1955. She married William I. […]
The Morrison High School graduating Class of 1966 would like to invite all MCHS alumni, former teachers, and guests to stop in at The Double G Saloon, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 1, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you were a part of the graduating […]
For over 50 years, Morrison Music Theater Association has presented quality productions to local audiences. The local organization announces its new season for November and December 2021, March 2022, and a second, autumn production to be announced. Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is the venue. […]
Morrison Music Theater Association is seeking vocalists to participate in a coordinated, combined show entitled “All Together Now.” Vocalists ages 12-to-very mature are encouraged to apply. The show is a collaboration of Morrison Music Theater Association, Polo Area Community Theater, and Mighty Richland Players. It will be presented one time […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters has been chosen as the recipient of the Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Co. gas station’s “Giving Pump Promotion.” For the months of September and October 2021, Shell will donate 1¢ per gallon on Pump One to the Morrison Athletic Boosters. The location is 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photos. Any football game that puts a W in the record book is a good game. The game Friday evening, September 24, 2021, at Sherrard, IL, was extra special, because it was the first win for new Head Coach Steve […]
Radio transmissions stating, “Shots Fired; Deputy Down” and “Request for Emergency Assistance” are words no Sheriff ever wants to hear come across the Police Radio. On Monday, September 27, 2021, Whiteside County K-9 Deputy Derek Hamstra, age 32, with 8.5 years’ experience in the Sheriff’s Office, was shot. Deputy Hamstra […]
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Drive-Up Meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out.) Oktoberfest is back! We will serve bratwurst, cider-braised red cabbage, German potato salad, spatzle, jaeger sauce, and homemade applesauce. Drive […]
Caroline L. Williams, 74, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. She was born on August 18, 1947, in West Palm Beach, FL, the daughter of Harold George and Dorothy Letitia (Barncroft) Iversen. Caroline attended St. Juliana Elementary School in West Palm Beach; […]
The City of Morrison, IL, has designated Trick-or-Treat hours for Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Morrison High School Homecoming Week is Monday, September 27, through Friday, October 1, 2021. A tradition includes selection of a Homecoming Court representing four grade levels. The student body will vote on Wednesday, September 29, for two Royalty members; that boy and girl […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Homecoming Week 2021 is in full “swing” at Morrison High School, in Morrison, IL. The Music Department contributed toward a “smashing” event, during THUSE, on Thursday, September 30. This percussive event is aided by local contributors. Money raised from the Car Smash will […]