Whiteside County Health Department reported on Thursday, August 5, 2021, that COVID-19 transmission in Whiteside County–and much of Region 1–is now considered “Substantial” or “High.” Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends all individuals mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Stop the spread by getting vaccinated, masking, social distancing, handwashing, and […]
On Thursday, August 12, 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.) The meal will feature Pulled BBQ Chicken sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and a cookie. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; […]
These late-July 2021 recommendations apply to Phase 5 in all Illinois businesses, venues, and public spaces. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends the following, based on the “Centers for Disease Control Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.” • Instruction for fully vaccinated people given new evidence […]
Philip Edwin Bruketta, 75, died at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Philip was born July 15, 1946. in Canton, IL, the son of George and Charlotte Irene (Wilcoxen) Bruketta. He married Barbara Murphy on April 17, 1971, at St. […]
It’s time to purchase fresh peaches and blueberries from Michigan. Both luscious fruits will be available two miles south of Morrison, IL, on Route 78, at the white house on the left (east) side of the road, just south of Tegler’s Amish Furniture, 13459 Crosby Road. Donna McCanse stated, “It […]
To support National Farmers Market Week, Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Pop-Up Farmers Market will be held August 5, 2021, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The Third Wheel ( local entertainers Chris Mills, Greg Pruis, and Elizabeth Yaklich) will perform […]
Save the date for a Celebration of Life to honor Ronald Eugene Roels, 73, of Savanna, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Fulton, IL, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We would love to share with you in celebrating the big life of Ron Roels. The location […]
In June 2021, KAST Laser Creations, 307 S. Orange Street, Morrison, IL, donated to the future Morrison Bark Park by having a fundraiser. The family-owned business sold engraved water thermoses with paw prints and a dog’s name on it. Various colors were available. They raised over $200 for the dog […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The 2021-2022 school year at Morrison MCUD #6 carries a hope of positive change as students return in mid-August. The Morrison High School Football program is already seeing change. New Head Coach Steve Snider makes his presence felt, while orchestrating activities in the […]
The Whiteside County Health Department Mobile Unit will be in Fulton, IL, on Friday, August 6, 2021, providing free, Pfizer vaccine to anyone age 12 and over. Vaccinations will be administered, while the quantity lasts, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The location is Drives Athletic Park, 1300 Park Drive, Fulton.
Peter Jack Rumfelt, newborn, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Sterling, IL. Peter was born August 1, 2021, in Sterling, to Marcus Allen and Kelsey Ann (Sibley) Rumfelt. Survivors include his parents, Marcus and Kelsey Rumfelt of Morrison, IL; brother, Allen Rumfelt; sister, Lily Blake; maternal grandmother, Shelly […]
On Friday, July 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (50s), 1 (60s), 1 (70s.) There were three recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7347; (1.8%); Daily Case Count of three; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive cases […]
Mary Lou Houzenga, 87, died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home in Thomson, IL. Mary Lou was born May 18, 1934, in Wacker, IL, to Ernest E. and Eliza J. (Harding) LaShelle. In her elementary years, she moved often and attended various schools during that time. She was […]
“On the Move with Parks and Rec” of Morrison, IL, has been selected for a chance to win a 2021 “PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant.” Winners will be chosen by the amount of enthusiastic, community email voting, submitted once a day. The voting period runs Tuesday, August 3, through […]
On Sunday, August 15, 2015, during the Worship Service at Ebenezer Reformed Church, we will have a time of prayer for students, Teachers, school Faculty (including cafeteria and lunchroom workers, school Nurses, Custodians, Bus Drivers, Recess Supervisors, Volunteers, and everyone involved with the school day in any way. Ebenezer Reformed […]