David A. Vanderlaan, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. David was born May 14, 1939, in Morrison, IL, to John and Irene (Wagenecht) Vanderlaan in Morrison. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Center and Hiddleson Grade Schools and […]
Shirley L. House, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Shirley was born May 2, 1935, in Morrison, the daughter of Ralph, Sr. and Hazel Marie (Glazier) Conner. She married Darrell G. House on June 26, 1953, in Morrison. He preceded her in […]
Clausina Huizenga, 96, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Clausina was born April 29, 1924, in Morrison, to John and Jennie (Zaagman) Vegter. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. Clausina married Donald LeRoy Huizenga on October 28, 1943, […]
Before bedtime tonight, Saturday, October 31, 2020, set the clocks, timepieces, and appliance clocks back one hour. Don’t forget clocks in vehicles.
The Whiteside County Republicans would like to announce that their election headquarters have now opened. The location of the headquarters is at 104 E. 3rd Street in Rock Falls. IL. The headquarters is in conjunction with the campaign office for Representative Tony McCombie, who is running for a third term […]
Martin H. Merema, 90, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Martin was born on December 13, 1929, in rural Garden Plain, IL, to Samuel L. and Grace A. (Smith) Merema. He […]
On Friday, October 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 65 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 17 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 65 cases are 8 (under 20); 11 (20s); 4 (30s); 7 (40s); 11 (50s); 11 (60s); 6 (70s); 7 (80+.)
WQPT-PBS for the Quad Cities Region premieres their newest documentary, “The Fight for the Women’s Vote.” It will air Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 9:00 p.m. and repeat Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 p.m. Written and produced by WQPT Director of Marketing and Local Content Lora Adams and edited by […]
Tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., families can stop by the “Haunted” Robert Millikan Pocket Park, next to the Chamber building, 221 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. It will be decorated for a Halloween stroll. Visitors can watch the slideshow of contest winners and discover […]
linton Community College will host the 40th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 6, 2021. It will be a hybrid race, combining a virtual run with a run featuring a very limited number of participants. Saturday, October 31, 2020, is set for “B-rrry’s Gone Batty,” online registration special […]
atrice Kennedy, 88, of Allure of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Beatrice was born May 7, 1932, in Schuylkill Haven, PA, to Milton and Sadie (Miller) Freeman. She was educated in the Schuylkill Haven School System. Beatrice married Irvin L. Kennedy on […]
Betty A. Peugh, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday October 30, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation of Morrison. Betty was born September 10, 1927, in Lanark, IL, the daughter of Milton and Lottie (Diehl) Traum. She married Rex Peugh on December 23, 1944, in Clinton, IA. He preceded her […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 23, 2020.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Regardless of your current residence or occupation, memories of your years in the Morrison, IL, school district will always ignite a reaction. Now, when such a memory flashes across your mind, you can click on the Morrison Wall of Fame and secure a number of […]
Jerry Lindsey submitted this article and photographs. Halloween will take a different form this year, due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But young trick-or-treaters were able to fill their treat bags at Morrison High School, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Members of […]