Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of aroundprophetstown.com, with information provided by Gerry Halpin. After a cancellation in the summer in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Prophetstown Fireworks Committee announced that it will hold its fireworks spectacular in the Prophetstown State Park, over the Rock River, on Sunday, July 4, […]
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the parking lot of Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL. The application/drawing process will be adjusted, so that COVID-19 safety guidelines […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Facility updates moved the monthly River Bend School Board meeting to the Regional Office and a welcome environment of maskless faces, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. Constructive conversations around the Morrison City Council tables highlighted the evening of Monday, June 28, 2021. Police Chief Brain Melton informed the Council that the Department has issued 20 non-vehicle permits, since the Council authorized their ability to operate on City streets. He […]
Eva Mae Potratz, 92, of Sterling, IL, passed on peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, under the attentive and compassionate care of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. Eva was born at home on December 11, 1928, in Froelich, IA, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Henkes) Miller. She […]
Dwight A. Varner, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home of Sterling. Dwight was born March 13, 1941, in Sterling, the son of Doris Ballard. Survivors include his wife, Janet; brother-in-laws, Jim (Jan) Wiemken, Don Wiemken; cousin, Patricia Pitts of Sterling; several […]
Sharon Jane Habben, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday June 27, 2021, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Sharon was born January 25, 1942, in Morrison, IL, to Clayton and Thelma (Renkes) Dykema. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1960, and in 1964 she graduated from Hope […]
Guest musician Tony Russell of Erie, IL, will add a stirring touch to the worship service at Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 E. Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Using bagpipe and trumpet, he will offer liturgical and patriotic music, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dick Adams […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following information, regarding Myocarditis and Pericarditis (inflammation of the heart) following mRNA, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccinations. At this time, the CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 12 years of age and older–due to the risk of COVID-19 […]
On Friday, June 25, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced two new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20), 1 (60s.) There were three recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7289; (0.3%); Daily Case Count of two; Total Fatalities 174; Daily Death Count 0. Total Positive cases in […]
Jen and Dennis Altfillisch of Morrison, IL, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 25, 2021. Jen Bausman and Dennis Altfillisch were married on June 25, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth, IL. They have three daughters: Carrie (Brian) Melton of Morrison, Courtney (Brad) Melton of Forreston, […]
Activity Report of the Morrison Police Department The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 18, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report.
Kevin “Kev” Charles Castle, 70, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday June 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation, of Morrison, IL. Kevin was born January 18, 1951, in Amboy, IL, the son of Clarence J. and Anna (Donavon) Castle. He married Sherry Strub December 19, 1970. They were married […]
After more than a year, The Loft on Main is excited to host the Third Thursday coffee and conversation time again. Before regular opening hours, beginning July 15, 2021, (the third Thursday of July) the Loft will open its doors from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., for once-a-month coffee, conversation, and […]
The Sabbath and the Fourth of July, 2021, fall upon the same day. Morrison United Methodist Church will celebrate this day of great consequence with a bang! The location is 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.