Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Regardless of one’s age or along what path the years after graduation from High School have taken you, the days at Morrison High School still creep into your thoughts. What are your favorite memories: the hallway chats; sports, music, art, or drama participation; […]
This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO I worked at the East Moline State Hospital while attending St. Ambrose College, from 1958 through 1962, as a Psychiatric Tech, II. Ordained June 2, 1984, I served in the Hospital Chaplaincy Corps for 27 years. As a […]
Gregory “Piggy” Proud, 62, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Piggy was born July 26, 1958, in Clinton, IA, to Marvin E. and Eilene E. (Greenwalt) Proud. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools. Greg served for two […]
Gregory A. Wolf, 64, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home. Greg was born August 3, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the son of James and Ruth (Wescott) Wolf. He was a 1974 graduate of Sterling High School and was employed at several places over the […]
Lester “Les” Renkes, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Les was born February 26, 1936, in Morrison, to John and Maggie (Vos) Renkes. He was educated in the Prairie Center School in rural Whiteside County, and was a graduate of […]
Lon McGarvey, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on March 8, 2021, at his home in East Wenatchee, WA. Lon was born on October 3, 1950, in Morrison. His parents were Harry and Joy (Rose) McGarvey. He attended Morrison Schools and then joined the military. He served in Viet Nam […]
Editor’s note: On Saturday, March 6, 2021, the Senate passed its version of the American Rescue Plan Act, 50-49. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined MSNBC Live with Kendis Gibson and Lindsey Reiser to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. The big and bold package passed the House of Representatives on Saturday, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the report and game photos. The Sherrard, IL, Tigers left Morrison, IL, Friday, evening, March 4, 2021, after avenging a Tuesday loss to the Mustangs in Sherrard. The game was in doubt until the 7.7 second mark. Then Sherrard’s Clayton Matkovic made two free throws, to […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. The young Sherrard, IL, Tigers roared out of their cage in Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 5, 2021. They caused 11 first-quarter turnovers, and the Fresh/Soph Mustangs never recovered, leading to a 50-39 loss. Aggressive defenses from both teams […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On March 10, 2021, the menu will be Smothered Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Carrot Cake […]
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death (70s) and three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 3 (30s.)
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the February 2021 Activity Report from the Sheriff’s Office. These arrests are merely charges, and everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Steve Siefken took the photograph. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial assistance to help Illinois farmers and livestock producers recover from damages brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center, to learn about programs […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison High School Fresh/Soph Fillies only collected seven points in the first three quarters They fell to the Lady Tigers at Sherrard, IL, on Thursday March 4, 2021, by a score of 24-17.
Morrison High School will offer both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) phases of Driver Education, during the Summer 2021 summer school session. Provided that at least 12 students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 30, registration deadline, the program will run from Tuesday, June 1, through […]