Early on Friday morning, October 2, 2020, President Donald J. Trump announced he and his wife, Melania had tested positive with the corona virus. He stated in a tweet, “Tonight, [the First Lady of the United States] and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery […]
Eight years ago, former Morrison, IL, resident Mary McMullen Paxton was featured in the first commercial for Seymour-Memreez Home Movies to DVD. The commercial was remade and can be viewed on Aroundprophetstown.com or at this link: https://www.aroundptown.com/a-star-is-born-video/. This business transfers tapes, films, slides, and audio material to digital format. The […]
Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. A lot of attention is currently mustered for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2020, elections, but the local scene also will be focused on change in the elections being held next spring. The April 2021 ballot will offer a new candidate for Mayor of Morrison, […]
Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. Nina was born February 29, 1928, in Covington, TN, to Warren and Nora (Rice) Fleming. She was educated in the Covington school system and Byars Hall High School. Nina married Farris L. Ivey, Sr. […]
Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison High School media center served as the appropriate location to enable all parties to be socially distant and join virtually the Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Board of Education meeting. Board members and interested listeners used the virtual option to participate. The evening opened […]
At a recent 2020 meeting of the Albany Food Pantry Board of Directors, members paused to thank everyone who has been so generous during these uncertain times. This generosity included both individuals and corporate entities. Corporate partners include Agri-King, Jo Carroll Energy, Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association. […]
Morrison, IL, residents living on Ash Avenue and Cedar Street will need to remove their vehicles from street parking between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., from Monday, October 5, until project completion, estimated to be Thursday, October 8, 2020. Contractors will keep minimal obstructions to driveways. Citizens will be able […]
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the Board of Directors voted to reopen The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with restrictions. The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 815-718-3682 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment to […]
Editor’s note: Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, protests erupted in Seattle, WA. Participants were focused on a variety of social issues: workers’ rights, sustainable economies, by Police deaths of Black Americans, and the environment. Downtown streets and intersections could not be cleared of people. After downtown businesses were vandalized, Mayor […]
Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Mary was born January 19, 1926, in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Morrison Police received a report of some juveniles taking political signs from yards. Morrison Police did locate and identify at least […]
Each of us has had “one of those days” when things go very wrong. We complain, cope, conquer, or concede. On Monday morning, September 28, 2020, during our family walk, before remote learning classes began, daughter, grandchildren, and I discovered this helpless cat. Its head and neck were deep into […]
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds was active. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) held its 7th annual benefit horse show. Riders of all ages from throughout the area enjoyed the sun and competition.
Anthony Fulton is a Senior at Morrison High School. In addition, he is a Boy Scout Eagle Scout candidate, with an ambitious service project: to help Primary grades children improve their reading. He is hosting a book drive as his Eagle Scout Service Project. “My goal is to gather enough […]
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than […]