Arvid Housenga, 74, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL. Arvid was born October 29, 1946, in Clinton, IA, to Edward and Alida (Dykstra) Housenga. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees […]
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee […]
Audrey Stuart, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center, in Clinton, IA. Audrey was born October 7, 1933, in Morrison to Edward and Anna (Beswick) Wells. She was educated in the Greenwood School in rural Whiteside County, and was a graduate of Morrison High […]
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Washington, D. C., United States Representative Cheri Bustos was sworn in for a fifth term, as a member of the 117th Congress. She issued the following statement. “This past year brought with it challenges that we never imagined we would face. But as we […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, December 28, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, December 31, 2020, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Morrison Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Ulve, age 42 of Rock Falls, IL, in the area […]
Cory Law, from Whiteside County Health Department, reports fourth quarter COVID-19 data, from October through December 30, 2020. The top graph shows numbers of cases by age. The bottom shows new cases: October, 1045; November, 2059; December, 1039. In the last week of December, on Wednesday, December 30, WCHD announced […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic shortened the spring session in Springfield, IL, but several laws that were passed went into effect on Friday, January 1, 2021. Minimum Wage Increase Low wage earners will receive a $1 per hour increase, which is the third increase […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White remind citizens that Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Face masks are required, and social distancing and other safety measures will remain in place. Driver’s licenses and ID card expiration dates have been extended until June 1, 2021. Thus, people […]
Overnight, nature and science collaborated to create a winter wonderland on Monday, January 4, 2021. Fluffy whiteness blanketed the Morrison, IL, landscape, as if sprayed from a film snow machine. This spectacle was the result of matter changing state.
Ronald Eugene Nissen, 64, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born January 31, 1956, in Clinton, IA, the son of Donald and Norma (Kahn) Nissen. Ronald married Judy Kriebs on December 30, 1985, in Clinton. He […]
Linda K. Vanderlaan, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison. Linda was born April 23, 1946, in Clinton, IA, to Elmer and Lois (Brondyke) Norman. She attended Garden Plain grade school and was a graduate of Fulton High […]
Stephen Earl Blasdell, 62, of rural Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Steve was born April 16, 1958, in Morrison, the son of Louis and Shirley Blasdell. He graduated from Erie High School in the Class of 1977 and then received a degree […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the Correctional Deputy Eligibility List, now through Monday, January 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, or printed from the County website: www.whiteside.org. Office hours are […]
Marcia Lou (George) Rodekamp, 59 of Sterling, IL, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, January 1, 2021. Marcia was born September 21, 1961, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, to Paul and Ruth (Heilener) George. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Sterling, on November 12, 1961, […]
All best wishes to our viewers and contributors around the world, as they move tonight into a new year. If you like to make annual resolutions, here are new ones to consider. Turn the page on any negativity you hold in your mind from 2020. Let it remain in the […]