Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The assembly in the school’s auditorium will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, students in […]
Dr. Troy A. Greene, age 56, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Loyola Medical Center. Troy was born March 4, 1968, in Detroit, MI, the son of Ben and Iva Jean (Robbins) Greene. He was employed at Reynold for 30 years and later at Allied Locke […]
Carol L. Vail, 82, of Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at Homestead. Carol was born June 23, 1942, in LaSalle, IL, to Ralph and Dorothy (Harper) Constanzo. She was a 1960 graduate of Henry-Senachwine High School in Henry, IL. On […]
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) received a generous $29,290 grant from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Funds from this grant will be used to support the organization’s Project Opportunity programs in Rockford, and Elgin, IL. The grant supports paid facilitators–who will conduct […]
Karla Burn, Marketing Director, submitted this press release and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 600 people attended this entertaining, free event. Residents voted on the best-colored […]
The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, October 28, 2024, with a departmental report from Recreational Services Director, Nathan Jacobs. He stated that fall Flag Football had 77 youth sign-ups to participate, and that Soccer sign-ups totaled 83. The painting of the Public Works Facility located, at 15947 E. […]
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 9, 2024, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, will hold low-dose, lung cancer screenings. For those who meet the eligibility requirements, listed in the chart below, an order from their physician is required for screening. For eligibility […]
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms to make sure the devices are working, as they turn their clocks back. IF YOU NEED HELP: If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms, or are physically unable […]
Glenn Harold Peterson, age 77, died Oct. 29, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA, due to complications from nasopharyngeal (throat) cancer, first diagnosed in 2003. He had two lengthy remissions and several shorter remissions from this persistent cancer. Glenn was born September 9, 1947, in Morrison, IL […]
Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., SFO (ret.} wrote this essay. I have been an ordained Roman Catholic clergyman for 40 years.Frequently I have listened to people say. “Religion has no business involving itself in politics.” If by that they mean their Pastor should not be advocating how they […]
The City of Morrison, IL, Trick or Treat hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Listed are 11 locations who welcome trick-or-treaters. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office presents “Trunk or Treat” on October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00. The location is the Law Enforcement Center […]
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Fall Book & Gift Sale on Monday, November 4, 2024. Merchandise will be for sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby. Consider this a start to holiday shopping “at great prices.”
Stanley W. Stralow, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, of Morrison. Stan was born October 19, 1937, in Morrison, to Raymond and Ruth (Schroeder) Stralow. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and was a 1955 graduate […]
Geraldine “Deanie” Ann Damhoff, 96, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her residence in Morrison. Deanie was born on September 14, 1928, in Morrison, to her parents, Don and Kathryn (Rose) Zuidema. Deanie attended Green Valley Grade School and Morrison […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted an outdoor Halloween Trick-or-Treating parade, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This beautiful fall day encouraged tons of ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, and more, to attend the event! Resthave residents adorned some fun costumes for the event, as well.