Editor’s note: Marc K. Gravert of Morrison, IL, submitted this essay from a friend. Graver noted, “I know some have seen the post about The Christmas Star appearing this year on [Monday,] December 21st. I couldn’t help but really take a deeper look at how amazing that this occurrence would […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local Law Enforcement agencies in a high-visibility campaign, to crack down on impaired driving. During the winter holidays, Friday, December, 18, through Monday, January 4, motorists will see an increase in patrols and […]
State Representative Tony McCombie and the City of Savanna, IL, are promoting the annual Savanna Community Blood Drive, on Monday, December 28, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Fire Department Truck Bay, 101 Main Street, Savanna, IL.
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 […]
Anne Frame wrote the introduction. Welcome, readers, to the first column featuring a variety of books, ideas, and happenings–written by a variety of guest authors. Jessica Wroble starts this new journey into the multitude of facets and offerings of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Wroble grew up […]
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) might have to suspend operations for the first time in its 91-year history, as a side-effect of the COVID-19 pandemic regulations in Illinois. “We are in financial difficulty,” longtime IESA Executive Director Steve Endsley said Wednesday, December 9, 2020. “We are like any mom-pop […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has planned an outdoor, drive-in, Candlelit Christmas Eve 2020 Service. The service will be broadcast live on radio channel 90.1 FM at 6:00 p.m. Speaker Ken Renkes will deliver the Christmas Eve Message outside, from the parking lot.
Lieutenant Eric VanDyke, llinois State Police District 1 Operations Officer, submitted this report. Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Captain Matthew Hodgdon has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for November 2020. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 627 citations and 494 written warnings, and they made 19 […]
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee […]
Molly Sedig, Carroll County 4-HProgram Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension submitted this article. Parents, are your kids looking for some fun activities over holiday break? Join University of Illinois Extension to create ornaments, awaken an inner mad scientist, and participate in fun holiday-themed STEAM activities, during the Holiday Mash-Up Mini-Cam. It […]
Editor’s note: Carol Fritz submitted all but the last two photographs. Valerie and John Mallo drove from Belleview, IA, with their dog, Jack. He offered kisses to Santa. The Editor captured faces at the schoolhouse door. The theme of “Bring Joy and Cheer to a Bad Year!” was embraced by […]
Barbara Price, 72, of Sterling, IL, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Rock Falls, IL. Barbara was born October 12, 1948, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Buske) McCrystal. She married Arlyn Price on September 14, 1968, in Dixon. He […]
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s. Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020. Eric Phend stated, “We’ll do it again!” Current COVID-19 health restrictions prohibit use […]
Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Bernie was born February 24, 1929, in Morrison, IL, to John and Jennie (Brontsema) Baar. He was educated at Bunker Hill rural school and then Morrison High School. He served […]
This nostalgic photograph of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was taken in December, but the date written on the back is incorrect: 1967. The view focuses on the South side of the street. It was taken from the northeast corner of Main and Cherry Streets, where the dental office of […]