The National Weather Service DVN Weather Story warns residents of a New Year’s Day winter storm, beginning in the afternoon of January 1, 2021. Another round of freezing rain and some snow is expected to move through the area and through the evening. A winter storm watch has been issued
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Editor’s note: Changes and additions have been added to this article. The Morrison City Council gathered for a Special Session on Monday, December 21, 2020, to finalize details of the proposed Main Street renovation. The Special Session was a reaction to
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2020. Arrests: On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael J. Gibart, age 50 of Clinton, IA, for an
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants. The City of Morrison certainly appreciates
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Nowhere are the effects of the current COVID-19 more pandemic noticeable than in our local schools. The River Bend Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020, opened with reports from the building Principals. Each referenced higher failure numbers and the need
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, December 21 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. “We will meet in person, but masks and social distancing will be required,” stated Acting City Clerk Scott
Morrison Chamber of Commerce has very exciting news! On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Santa Claus will make his way around Morrison, IL, in a horse-drawn sleigh. From 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., look for him, as he waves at the children in our community. Private sleigh rides with Santa are already
Dear Editor: The 31st Festival of Trees saw several changes in 2020, but with the generosity and support of our communities, the fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home was a success. RRHH says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors, and the public. A generous
As of Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL! This event is a light at the end of a very long tunnel, for our Healthcare workers and our community. The Northern Illinois Rockford Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll,
A little after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on Monday, December 14, 2020, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. crossed the 270 Electoral Vote threshold, needed to officially be declared the 46th President. California cast its 55 votes to make it so.. Ballots were cast by 538 members of the Electoral College. This
This article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The year 2020 is rapidly drawing to a close. Issues before the public are overshadowed by COVID-19, personal, daily changes and restrictions, and National politics. But one must be aware that the City of Morrison is nearing deadlines that can greatly
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 5:51 p.m., Morrison Police responded to an Emergency 911 call of a Domestic Dispute at 520 E. High Street, Morrison, IL. As a
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local Law Enforcement agencies in a high-visibility campaign, to crack down on impaired driving. During the winter holidays, Friday, December, 18, through Monday, January 4, motorists will see an increase in patrols and
Lieutenant Eric VanDyke, llinois State Police District 1 Operations Officer, submitted this report. Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Captain Matthew Hodgdon has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for November 2020. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 627 citations and 494 written warnings, and they made 19
This nostalgic photograph of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was taken in December, but the date written on the back is incorrect: 1967. The view focuses on the South side of the street. It was taken from the northeast corner of Main and Cherry Streets, where the dental office of