In honor of Memorial Day, visit Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The building is accessible from the back parking lot, via a ramp. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On the main floor, view several mannequins dressed in military uniforms. Each was […]
In honor of Memorial Day, visit Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Enter from the back parking lot via a ramp. The hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On the main floor is a collection of mannequins dressed in military uniforms, each worn […]
Emma “Em” Schroeder, Morrison, IL, and her purebred Pomeranian, “Frankie Boy,” issued a fundraising challenge to benefit the future Morrison Bark Park. They will match $500 worth of donations from supporters and dog lovers. The deadline for their matched donations is the first week of June.
To register your child to play T-Ball in Morrison, IL, follow the link below to the City of Morrison Parks aand Recreation Department site. Children ages 4-to-six years of age are eligible.
Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball needs Umps. You must be in High School or older and attend the required Umpire Clinic this Saturday, May 29, 2021. I begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Morrison Sports Complex. Game sign ups and more information will be available at the clinic.
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Spoken 4 to our outdoor stage, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 21, 2021.
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control states that fully-vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Illinois will align State Executive Orders with the latest CDC guidance […]
Registration is open for Odell Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World.” This free program–generously sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County–is open to any child pre-school age through 8th grade. Register your readers online by visiting Odell’s website or Facebook page.
The Editor drove along Crosby Road, leading to the entrance to Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Monday, May 24, 2021, a week prior to Memorial Day. Arrayed along a stone wall were eight, colorful flags, both patriotic and military service branches. They fluttered in the breeze, attracting deserved recognition. Hence this […]
Northside Elementary School has 261 students, which include Life Skills learners. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m., a majority of them had the opportunity to meet a giant, hairy-toed, masked, talking foot. You can imagine the looks on their faces!
Perry W. Ferguson, 69 died Wednesday May 26, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Sterling, IL, the son of Harry and Lois (Pfeffer) Ferguson and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Abell on August 28, 1971, in Sterling. She […]
Vernon George Voss, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Pharr, TX. He was born at home in Fulton, IL, on January 13, 1937, to George and Grace Kopenga Voss. Vern graduated from Fulton High School in 1955. Vern married Priscilla Smith on November 25, 1955, […]
Clifford E. Huizenga, 95, of Morrison, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home. Clifford was born November 17, 1925, in Newton Township, IL, to Jacob and Alice (Housenga) Huizenga. He attended Union Grove grade school in rural Whiteside County. He served in the U. S. Army Infantry […]
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., the City of Morrison, Il, issued an immediate Boil Order for all residents living on W. Main Street between Base Street and Orange Street. This also includes one additional address at 300 W. Main Street. Due to a water main break, it […]