Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department held their 47th youth Fishing Derby at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lake Carlton, on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The Department was unable to hold the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheriff John […]
On Friday, September 10, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 17 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 8 (under 20), 2 (20s), 4 (30s), 2 (50s), 1 (80s.+) There were five recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7765; (2.0%); Daily Case Count of 17; Total Fatalities 176; Daily Death […]
Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce it will host a Fall Mom 2 Mom Market, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The venue is the Christ Lutheran School gym, at 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. This event is a garage sale for families […]
On Monday, September 13, 2021, City of Morrison Public Services Director Lori Matlack submitted this update to businesses and residents, on the north side of E. Main Street. “The IEPA Certified Lab has determined that water samples collected in your neighborhood were found to be satisfactory. The Boil Order, which […]
This essay was written by Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. I grew up in a pre-Vatican II Catholic Church. I studied for the Priesthood in a Franciscan minor seminary for two years. There, one learns not to question authority, or Church teaching for that matter. We memorized the Baltimore Catechism […]
Anita S. Wiebenga, 71, of Pleasant Valley, IA, formerly of Albany, IL, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Aspire of Pleasant Valley. Anita was born August 19, 1950, in Clinton, IA, to William E. and Marie E. (Westgate) Fisher. She was educated in the Morrison, IL, grade schools and was […]
A Visitation for Daniel J. Buckley will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL. It will be followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., along with military honors. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Zimodro will be officiating. Daniel’s obituary follows. Daniel […]
A Visitation for Daniel J. Buckley will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL. It will be followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., along with military honors. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Zimodro will be officiating. Daniel’s obituary follows. Daniel […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 3, 2021. Arrests: On Friday, September 3, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Seth D. Peterson, age 21 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Peterson with Assault/Aggravated Battery (Class 3 […]
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action Projects, which have sustainable impact in their local and global communities. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is proud the announce the 2021 class of Gold Award […]
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. Please drop in and reminisce with the Class […]
On Thursday, September 9, 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.) Sloppy Joe baked potatoes will be served. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the feature and photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, took a meal to the Morrison Fire Department on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, to thank them for their service and all they do for the community. The meal […]
At 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, 2021, City of Morrison Public Services Director Lori Matlack announced an immediate Boil Water. It affects all businesses/residents on the North side of E. Main Street, between Genesee and Cherry Streets. “Due to a water main break, it will be necessary for you […]
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, celebrates their 60th Anniversary Season. “The Buddy Holly Story” opens Thursday, September 9, and runs through Sunday, September 19, 2021. Timber Lake Playhouse is at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mt. Carroll, IL. Tickets are available through the […]