Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote the report and supplied the photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held its annual Celebration of Life Memorial Service, on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The service was conducted by Morrison’s Ministerial Council, with Pastors J. T. […]
Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall semester, at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better, out of a possible 4.0, at the end of the semester. The University […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress, along with assignments to two, critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. These roles enhance Sorensen’s ability to advocate for the Rock Island Arsenal and […]
Robert “Moon” George Dillin, 91, of Erie, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home. Moon was born on February 22, 1933, in Hillsdale, IL, to John R. “Moon” and Elsie V. (Quade) Dillin. He graduated from Erie High School in the Class of 1951, and then […]
Kenneth J. Huizenga, 90, of Morrison, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home. Kenneth was born May 9, 1934, in Albany, IL, to Jacob and Alice (Housenga) Huizenga. He attended Williams Grade School and Cordova High School in Cordova, IL. He served for two years in […]
At their Tuesday, January 21, 2025, monthly meeting, members of Carroll County Democratic Central Committee decided by a unanimous vote to add a new project. Chairman Dr. Art Donart suggested that our elected and appointed officials need to hear directly from the people, about their problems with health insurance […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted these sports schedules for the week of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Contests were canceled on Tuesday, due to schools being closed.
January 16 initiated the 2025 series of Third Thursday, monthly gatherings, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Gallery opens early for socializing and baked goods in a convivial atmosphere. Men and women stop on the way to–or from–morning […]
Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions for local children, teenagers, and adults for their upcoming 2025 Season. Auditions will take place on Sunday, February 2, at the playhouse, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Prepare a short song that reflects the season’s […]
Come with the Odell Public Library Friends as they host Connie Koehnn on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Her unique program will take place in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Pictured is Schonbrunn Palace. Connie and her husband, Ron, […]
Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker submitted these consecutive reports over three days. Sterling Fire Department , Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the fire at 5000 Mill Street, in rural Sterling, IL, which occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A recovery mission is […]
Mark your calendar for this upcoming, family event. Rock Falls Tourism will present its 5th Annual “Flock to the Rock” event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please note the venue has changed from the previous years. It will be held at the Rock […]
The following information from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities discusses dangerous cold through Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025. Dangerous cold wind chills are expected through Tuesday morning. Cold weather advisory in effect for tonight. Advisory tonight has been extended south and east. Cold weather can be […]
Barry S. Fredricks, age 65, of Fulton, IL, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Barry was born January 28, 1959, in Temple, TX, the son of Larry and Carol (Hoogheem) Fredricks. He was employed at Timkin Drives in Fulton for 46 years. Barry was an avid Harley rider and […]
Whiteside County Health Department announces a Cold Weather Advisory for Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois. ● Dangerously cold conditions along with gusty northwest winds will be seen this weekend. ○ The worst cold: Sunday night and Tuesday morning. ○ Wind Chills Sunday into Monday are expected to be -10 […]