Editor’s note: The bottom photo was used with permission from Steve Schroeder from May 2021. Comments from customers on day one are at the end of the article. The restaurant at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton, 18301 Lake Road, Morrison, IL, is under new ownership. Bud and Stephanie Benson reside […]
Editor’s note: A citizen supplied the photograph. An explosion occurred close to 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and IL Highway 78. Smoke rolled out of the back area of a semi-tractor trailer.
Lloyd DeShane reported, “Please join us for County Cruise 2 on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Any vehicle that can cruise at 55 MPH is welcome [If you have] any questions, please contact Lloyd DeShane at 815-535-3240.
On Tuesday, May 18, Prophetstown Police responded to a report of an accident, involving a male subject mowing along the Rock River bank in Prophetstown, IL….The lawn mower was recovered from the river. A water search began for the missing male. On the same day, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Thomas F. Nedbal and Genevieve F. Louda were married on May 26, 1956, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. They lived in the Chicago suburbs for 40 years and have one son, Thomas, Jr. (Tracy.) Tom was a tool-and-die Engineer and worked for 30 years as a partner […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is possible only through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th […]
Barry Dykhuizen submitted the top photo. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took four others. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this Main Street Redevelopment Project update on Friday, May 21, 2021. He summarized work completed from Monday, May 17, through Friday, May 21. Dykhuizen also listed a work schedule for next week […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the introduction and photographs. The following Morrison High School Seniors received awards in various forms of recognition and tuition assistance, from local organizations, on Wednesday, May 18, 2021.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 14, 2021.
The American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, on Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. Volunteers are sought to assist. We will meet at the Maintenance Shed in the cemetery and be disbursed from there. With […]
Ronald E. Zuidema, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 21, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born June 13, 1939, in Morrison to Glenn N. and Grace (Norman) Zuidema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools of […]
“We are excited to be opening…for our 60th Anniversary…,” said TLP Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “It’s been a long year without anything going on at TLP. We are looking forward to this summer’s events at the playhouse!” TLP’s May 2021 concerts will be held outside due to COVID-19 restrictions. They […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies fell on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, to their rival at Newman Central Catholic (13-3) and to the Rockridge Lady Rockets on Thursday, May 13, (16-0.)
Nathan B. Vavra, Morrison High School Class of 1999, earned his Juris Doctor degree on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from the University of San Diego School of Law. The JD is one of several Doctor of Law degrees. Niece Annabelle wondered if we should call him Dr. Vavra. No. He […]