Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. At the Monday, September 27, 2021, City of Morrison Council meeting, citizen comments about the City’s lack of regulations on the housing of chickens within the City limits, have moved the Morrison City Council to put the clarification on the agenda for Monday, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photograph. Prior to the Wednesday, September 22, 2021, River Bend Board of Education meeting, a budget hearing was held to allow the public an opportunity to question the FY2022 budget, that was to be voted on for approval. No comments/questions […]
On Monday, September 27, 2021, at approximately 8:42 a.m., in the area of Hillside Road and Fulfs Road, a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound, while attempting to locate two suspects who fled on foot, following a vehicle pursuit earlier this morning. Our Deputy is currently […]
Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021. Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu for Wednesday, September 29, will be Ham and Hashbrown Bake, Green Beans, and Chocolate […]
Illinois Health Care Association announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Administrator of the Year, honoring the hard work and dedication of long-term care administrators. Jill Smith, Administrator at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was named the 2021 IHCA Administrator of the Year, on Tuesday, […]
Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, comes to life on Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3, 2021. Visit 11 buildings reminiscent of the late-1800s, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Park downtown at Fulton Corp., and ride the free shuttle to the Canyon entrance. Kindly wear your […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 17, 2021. Arrests: On Friday, September 17, 2021, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Morrison Police arrested William R. Pitzer, age 42 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging Pitzer with Failure to Appear-Driving While […]
Jackie Vaughn “Jack” Cole went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2021. Jack had just had his 86th birthday on September 16. Jack Cole was born in Attica, IN, in 1935 to Mildred (Pitzer) and James “Pete” Cole. The family moved sometime around 1943 to St. John, […]
Dana Verdick took the photograph. Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Nashion (pronounced nuh-SHAWN) Smith with a Because Nice Matters! Award, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. At 12:15 p.m., Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation at Dollar General, 633 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL. Chamber Board Member Dana Verdick […]
Editor’s note: The photographs were taken Sunday, September 27, 2020, where the future City Bark Park is now being planned. Jerry Brearton submitted the 2021 aerial photo of the upcoming burn site, in Grove Hill Cemetery. Brearton wrote, “Resolution 440 of the 19th National Legion Convention (adopted in 1937) […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. When is enough…enough? That was the emphasis of inquiry that opened the September 20, 2021, meeting at the Morrison Community Unit District #6 District Office. Six citizens signed up to make comments to the Board of Directors prior to the monthly meeting. Failing […]
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. The family invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Bernie. Please join them on Friday, October 1, […]
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. The family invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Bernie. Please join them on Friday, October 1, […]
Wednesday night Free Community Meals have resumed for the fall semester and will run each week, through November 17, 2021. Both dine-in buffet and drive-through meals are being offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu for Wednesday, September 22, will be Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and Red […]
Geraldine “Gerri” M. Rose, age 69, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL. Gerri was born on June 28, 1952, in Sterling the daughter of Irvin and Dorothy (Maxwell) Boles. She married Rodney Rose on February 15, 1975, in Rock Falls. Gerri was employed […]