Gegg Dolan writes, “The Morrison home Boys Basketball game against Prophetstown has been adjusted from Friday, December 2, to Friday, December 9. It will start at 6:00 p.m.”
Editor’s note: It originally stated that donation checks should be made to “Sterling Federal Bank.” This is incorrect. Make checks payable to “Jill Kaufman DBA” keeping “Cutting for a Cause” in the memo line. Jackie Woodman, of Crossroads Community Church, will serve as trustee. When a tree falls, it can […]
Donald Damhoff, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Don was born October 9, 1925, in Clinton, IA, to George and Maggie (Naninga) Damhoff. He was educated in the Lockhart Grade School of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Fulton […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 4, 2016. Arrests: On Saturday, November 5, 2016, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 508 E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a domestic dispute. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police […]
Bruce L. Kelly, 65 of Paola, KS, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, following a brave journey with lung issues. Bruce was born to Richard L. and M. Ann Kelly in Dubuque, IA, on March 20, 1951. His sense of adventure and fun became evident when at the age of […]
Start the Christmas season this weekend. For the first time, Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL, brings two productions of “The Nutcracker” ballet, featuring Sauk Valley area dancers, ranging in age from six through adult. Four Morrison, IL, dancers include Annabelle Blevins, Daily Damhoff, Mikadyn Jakubs as “Clara,” […]
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt writes, “The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office [wa]s…participating in a drill in coordination with the Quad Cities Exelon Generating Station, IEMA, and other valuable resources.” “During the drill [on Wednesday, November 16, 2016], the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office inadvertently activated the Alert System Alarms […]
First Assistant Fire Chief Joe Beilema supplied the photograph. On November 2, 1986, two men made the selfless decision to become first responders. Thirty years later, these firefighters continue to serve Morrison, IL, and surrounding communities. Morrison Fire Department honored Jeff Eissens, left, and Captain Randy Betts during a Wednesday, […]
The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 has received several inquiries pertaining to comments made by a Morrison High School student this afternoon, Thursday, November 17, 2016. Please know that the District takes all such comments seriously and investigates these matters thoroughly. When such matters arise, the District works closely […]
Commander Dale Usterbowski of The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, shown below left, received a $250 donation from Vice President Bob Smith of Triumph Community Bank, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The American Legion Post #328 has spearheaded a project to add six additional stone tablets to the […]
Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce initiated a Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 10, 2017. One component of the beautification project was to enlist volunteers to repaint City fire hydrants red. Rebecca Green, Chamber Marketing and Customer Service Manager, noted, “We expected this [task] would go into fall 2017, […]
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by Wendy Dobesh of Morrison, IL. Her three children have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The first photograph of Emily, William, and mother Wendy Dobesh, was taken Wednesday, November 2, 2016, after they had their hair colored by Amanda Fassler, at Beauty Hutch. […]
Members of Morrison Fire Department will serve lunch on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, there will be a bin to receive Christmas toy donations, for local children. Enter the Fire Station from the entrance at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and drive through […]
Editor’s note: These are previous Madrigal cast members. Under new Choral Director Maria Brown, the Morrison High School Madrigals announce the details of their fast-approaching Madrigal Dinner and Tea. The Madrigal Dinner and Tea is always entertaining and enriches the Christmas season. A talented group of local youth welcomes you […]
Secretary of State Jesse White today announced his office will launch a cost-efficient passenger license plate replacement program beginning in January 2017. The initiative will replace the oldest Illinois license plates with newly designed plates–at no additional cost to Illinois taxpayers. B-truck license plate replacement is expected to begin in […]