LeRoy Wright, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. LeRoy was born July 30, 1955, in Morrison, to James C. and Arlene B. (Weltzin) Wright. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit District 6 (MCUD6) elected Gus Linke, Jr. as its President, on Monday, April 19, 2021. On Monday, May 17, the Board accepted his resignation, due to the anticipated relocation of his family. Vice President Jim Ridley was appointed as […]
Editor’s note: Read more about Morrison Community Preschool’s program and history. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, May 17, 2021, Morrison City Council held a Special Meeting, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The purpose was to resolve a situation […]
Monica Wright, formerly of Morrison, IL, is University of Northern Iowa Softball Pitching Coach. In May 2021, she won Most Valuable Coach of the Year honors, at Cedar Falls, IA.
Arlyn K. Bush, 79, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, near his home in Prophetstown. Arlyn was born December 12, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Coramae “Cork” (Norman) Bush. He was a graduate of Erie High School. Upon graduating from high school, Arlyn entered and completed […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. When the sun is shining and temperatures are in the 60s, the great “out of doors” is a place that would sound inviting to most. Residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, were invited to […]
Richard L. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Rich was born November 27, 1938, in Moline, IL, to Kenneth Edwin and Pauline Marie (Massey) Glazier. He attended the rural Crouch School in Whiteside County and was a 1956 graduate […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 7, 2021.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Editor walked east from her car, on the north side of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A long expanse of oval, concrete pipes was so purposefully placed beside the curbing. She wondered exactly what their purpose would be. What was their part in the Main […]
The Editor will be on a short pleasure trip to San Diego, CA, over a long weekend. She will attend her son Nate’s graduation from University of San Diego School of Law, on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Also, they will celebrate his 40th birthday, two weeks early. There will be […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. On Monday, May 10, 2021, before a small, but very appreciative audience, City of Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier passed the Mayoral gavel to newly-elected Scott Vandermyde. Before exiting his position, Mayor Pannier expressed how privileged he felt, to […]
Jerry Ann Ashby, 84, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Springdale Village in Mesa. Jerry Ann was born October 30, 1936, in Dixon, IL, to Jerry W. and Ruth Ann (Paith) Meakins. She was educated in Morrison Schools and was a graduate of […]
To all affected Morrison, IL, residents, for precautionary measures only, please be advised that the City of Morrison has issued a Boil Order, to include all residents living on W. Main Street, between Base Street and Orange Street. This also includes one additional address at 300 W. Main Street in […]
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended the the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use among youths aged 12-15. So, at this time individuals 12+ are eligible to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine. The IL National Guard Clinic will be in Whiteside County, on Monday, […]
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 only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th […]