Regarding the status of Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society, Terence Buckaloo wrote, “Both of our museums are now closed.” This includes SRFHS, housed in the Carriage House Museum, behind the Dillon Home Museum, 1005 E. Third Street, and the nearby Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum, where Abraham Lincoln spent the night, at […]
Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses: Costume, Pumpkin Decorating, and Door Decorating.” There was a Scavenger Hunt along Main […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 20, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, November 19, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyrone L. Long, age 43 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging […]
Carol L. Helms, 85 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL. She was born on October 28, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the daughter Lewis and Mildred (Lemke) Bates. She married Keith Helms on January 6, 1980. Carol had worked […]
Anne Frame submitted this article. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the [Morrison, IL,] community, the fundraising efforts of Friends of Odell Public Library were far exceeded! “Our goal was to raise $2650 to benefit the library in the purchase of new books. However, we passed that goal in a […]
Edna R. VanDerVoort-Taylor, 71, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Edna was born August 7, 1949, in Clinton, to Lloyd and Edna L. (Wiese) Humphrey. She was educated in the Albany schools. Edna married Samuel C. VanDerVoort on May 17, 1970, in […]
One delightful indicator of the approaching holiday season in Morrison, IL, appears when Morrison Garden Club members and volunteers fill downtown planters. These range from the intersection of IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, westerly along Main Street, to the Base Street side of City Hall, 200 W. Main […]
Joey Greer (nee Garcia), age 68, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home in Rock Falls, IL, surrounded in her last days by family. Joey was born in Alice, TX, and grew up in Sterling, IL, where she attended Sterling High School. Joey began her career as a Certified […]
Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community Unit District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week. The District apologizes for the inconvenience. Remote learner lunches will return next week, beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.
Illinois Secretary of State offices, Commercial Driver License (CDL) facilities, and drive-through facilities serving license plate stickers will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving. All other Driver Services facilities are closed until Monday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 8, due to […]
Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community School District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week. The District apologizes for the inconvenience. Remote lunches will return the week beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.
Illinois Secretary of State offices, Commercial Driver License (CDL) facilities, and drive-through facilities serving license plate stickers all will be closed, on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving. All other Driver Services facilities are closed until Monday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 8, due […]
Garrett “Gary” J. Dykstra, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, IA. Gary was born April 28, 1932, in Fenton, IL, to John S. and Anna (Link) Dykstra. He was educated in the Cottonwood Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a […]
The essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. It is first in a series. “The Wizard of Oz” is a classic, and so is the strawman, Scarecrow. Politicians also love using a “Strawman.” Building a strawman means simply creating an imaginary foil, ie., bad action; attributing it to […]
Usher in the Holiday season with an unforgettable virtual holiday experience showcasing Timber Lake Playhouse’s flair for production. Featuring nearly 20 Christmas songs and holiday fun, the TLP cast of singers and musicians will present a show that is perfect for the whole family and every audience. The production runs […]