The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 26, 2021.
Owner Liz Carbaugh opened Grit & Grace in the last week of February 2021, at 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Hours are Thursday and Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “We’re usually pretty busy on Sundays,” she noted. Like the former owner […]
Shortly after noon on Thursday, April 1, 2021, Members of Morrison Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor Myra Huizenga, with a “Because Nice matters!” customer service award. She and husband Chad are owners of Hair Headquarters salon, 200 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. They purchased the business from Mike and […]
Bernard “Bun” Houzenga, 91, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Bun was born December 24, 1929, in Ustick Township, IL, to Burt and Anna (Buikema) Houzenga. He was educated in the Crouch School in rural Whiteside County. Bun […]
On Friday, April 2, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department are saddened to announce the death of a person in their 80s. There are 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 5 (under 20), 5 (20s), 3 (30s), 2 (40s), 1 (50s.) There was one recovery.
Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO wrote this message. Easter is the highest Holy Day in Christianity. In preparation for the Easter celebration, there are 40 days of Lent, which is a special time for fasting and penance. In this year, 2021, the Christian Holy Week coincides with the […]
On Friday, April 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully-vaccinated people, to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent studies evaluating the real-world effects of vaccination, CDC recommends that fully-vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. A person is […]
On April 1, 2021, Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign, featuring White Sox All-Star Relief Pitcher and longtime radio voice of the team, Ed “Farmio” Farmer, who died last year. The campaign marks the beginning of National Donate Life Month in April. The Public Service Announcement […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took one photograph of a pair of new signs and wrote the article. The entrances into Morrison, IL, for motorists on U. S. Route 30 were graciously enhanced in the fall, when an anonymous donor provided funds to refurbish the aging “Welcome” sign from the local […]
Dear Editor: Vern Tervelt has lived and paid Morrison taxes for over 50 years. He is proud to lead and represent the people of Morrison[, IL.] Vern raised seven successful children in Morrison. Vern’s father, Maynard Tervelt, worked for the City of Morrison as the Sewer Plant Operator for 35 […]
Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO wrote this message. Easter is the highest Holy Day in Christianity. In preparation for the Easter celebration, there are 40 days of Lent, which is a special time for fasting and penance. In this year, 2021, the Christian Holy Week coincides with the […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Country Financial, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 12:15 p.m. On January 1, the business welcomed Financial Representative Michael Briscoe to the company.
Anne Frame wrote this update, with a date change and Odell Registration form for two Zoom programs. John Sandford, author of 40 published novels, will sit down for a fireside chat on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., just in time for the release of his latest Lucas Davenport […]
What is your favorite Easter treat? The Editor’s new, second-place favorite is single-size, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, in polka dot, foil wrappers. Jelly Beans will always reign number one. I wonder, how many of our viewers like the licorice ones? I do; I never had to share them with the […]
Whiteside County Highway Department announces the removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. The removal of postings will go into effect on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the postings […]