Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. Webster defines change as “making different in some particular way.” I would say that the current pandemic is responsible for change, and the general public had little or no time to prepare. However, the change that is on the horizon for the City of Morrison, […]
Lawrence E. “Larry” Mohns, 78, of Fenton, IL, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Lawrence was born April 8, 1942, in Monroe, WI, to Orville E. and Ethel N. (Burington) Mohns. He was a 1961 graduate of Savanna High School in Savanna, IL. Lawrence […]
Are you are eager to exercise your right to vote? You may begin tomorrow, ahead of the General Election. Early in-person voting will be conducted at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., beginning on Thursday, September 24, 2020. However, if […]
Honorary Illinois State President Bryn Callahan, right, is a member of the Charles Carroll Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) He recently received the National Historic Preservation Recognition Award, from the Illinois State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution. Callahan was honored for his outstanding volunteer work, promoting and […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, they voted to expand the IHSA State Series in two fall sports. The Board added a second round of postseason play in Boys and Girls Golf and Boys and Girls Cross Country. There will be […]
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the Early Voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is not […]
The fourth Tuesday of September is National Voter Registration Day, September 22, 2020, this year. This is 43 days before the General Election on Tuesday, November 3. There is plenty of time to register to vote. The registration period for the online voter registration system will close at 11:59 p.m., […]
Youngsters ages 8-13 years of age are invited to register for a delicious 4-H Spin Club event. The sweet subject matter is more than a dozen types of candy. Classes will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon, during three Saturday mornings. The dates are September 26, October 3, and October […]
Mayoral Update The City of Morrison continues to closely monitor developments regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), including information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health. As recommended precautions and mandates from the State have, and will likely continue, to affect the City of Morrison’s typical […]
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates unanticipated needs for maintaining facilities, at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 the schools. Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Senior High Youth Fellowship (YF) group stepped-up to assist on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Jamie Rodriguez is Director of Youth Ministries. He is […]
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/14/20 at 3:16 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 near milepost 40 for speeding. The driver, Jonathan W. Straughter, age 28, of Galesburg, IL, was issued citations for Speeding 84 […]
September 17, 2020, is the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year, by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through 23 […]
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 […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL. Applications will be accepted through October 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts that occurred overnight Thursday, September 17, to Friday, September 18, 2020. Subject(s) stole air conditioner condenser units, from outside businesses in the Sterling Industrial Park area, off W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. We are asking for the public’s assistance. If they […]