Dear Editor: The 31st Festival of Trees saw several changes in 2020, but with the generosity and support of our communities, the fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home was a success. RRHH says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the public. A generous […]
Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article. “Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison , IL, would like to thank the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls for their generous donation,” stated Mick Welding, Marketing Director at MCH. “Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls wanted […]
Karla Burn submitted this article. On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a donation of $1000 from the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls and Leona Dirks. “Resthave plans to use this donation to help raise our residents’ and staff’s […]
As of Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL! This event is a light at the end of a very long tunnel, for our Healthcare workers and our community. The Northern Illinois Rockford Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll, […]
This article was submitted by Karla Burn. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, received a donation of Christmas wreaths and other decorations, to put on residents’ doors to brighten their days. Instructor Gabbie Cultra and her Future Farmers of America (FFA) class at Morrison High School made […]
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The coronavirus pandemic has effects beyond the critical situation it is causing within the health of our community. Morrison City Council gathered on Monday, December 21, 2020, masked within Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, due to items […]
Handmade with Heart Craft Shop is open for holiday shopping, with a variety of original designs and unique Christmas gifts. Look for the “I Survived COVID-19” themed orbs. Owner Chrissy Fulton will personalize your message and colors. Located at 223 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, the building is shared by […]
Citizens may receive a free, COVID-19 test from inside their vehicle on Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The site is temporary for this weekend. The location is the parking lot by the former JC Penney store in Northland Mall, 2900 E. […]
Red Brick Treasures and Shanahan’s Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, celebrated its first anniversary on Monday, December 14, 2020. The twin businesses will celebrate now-through-Saturday, December 19, with sale prices, raffles, and refreshments. Just look for the multitude of Santa figures in the window. An Open House is […]
Stanley R. Mitick, Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Stanley was born November 10, 1923, in Denver, CO, to Stanley R. and Sybil A. Mitick. He was raised in Denver and graduated in 1942 from North Denver High School. […]
This article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Every school year opens with financial needs. Morrison School Foundation (MSF) annually contributes to assist with mini-grants, curriculum tools, or special teacher requests. This school year opened with the challenges of COVID-19, that added to the normal needs of the school […]
A little after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on Monday, December 14, 2020, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. crossed the 270 Electoral Vote threshold, needed to officially be declared the 46th President. California cast its 55 votes to make it so.. Ballots were cast by 538 members of the Electoral College. This […]
This article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The year 2020 is rapidly drawing to a close. Issues before the public are overshadowed by COVID-19, personal, daily changes and restrictions, and National politics. But one must be aware that the City of Morrison is nearing deadlines that can greatly […]
This editorial was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. “For Christmas, let’s get Dad a new power saw.” This may be an excellent suggestion, especially if he has some building projects. However, if poor, old dad hasn’t any tasks for which he really needs an electric power saw, he will […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 5:51 p.m., Morrison Police responded to an Emergency 911 call of a Domestic Dispute at 520 E. High Street, Morrison, IL. As a […]