Morrison Halloween 2021

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Few events of today carry a consistent message over the ages.  Halloween, however, has a distinct identification.  It has changed very little, if any, from its initial intent over several centuries past.  Wikipedia can be quoted:  “Irish and Scottish

Volunteers Needed for Live Nativity December 3

A live Nativity scene is being organized as part of the annual Fulton Christmas Walk, on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  Volunteers are needed to portray the characters of the Holy Nativity.  Each volunteer will be asked to take part in the scene for 30 minutes.

Letter from the Editor to the City Council

A month ago, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the City Council of Morrison, IL, approved the Consent Agenda of various items.  One of those was to authorize Trick-or-Treating hours one day before Halloween.  It was not a decision all citizens understood or supported.  It turned out to be a prophetic

December 3 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, December 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 64 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  Cases: (19) Under 20; (9) 20s; (10) 30s; (6) 40s; (10) 50s; (2) 60s; (7) 70s; (1) 80+s. There were seven recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 9442; (7%);

MACF Grant to Assist Morrison Bark Park Fencing

Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) donated $3500 to the future Morrison Bark Park, Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  On the Move with Parks and Recreation (OTM) would like to thank the foundation for their generous donation.  It will definitely help to raise the dog park’s fence! Pictured from left-to-right are Cora

October 30 Trunk-or-Treat AND Trick-or-Treat

Editor’s note:  On Friday, October 29, 2021, Crossroads Community Church submitted this announcement for hungry trick-or-treaters. Crossroads Community Church will serve Treats and Tacos on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 201 W. Market Street (formerly the Crave building), Morrison, IL. Morrison Christian Reformed Church and

Morrison Community Hospital Ribbon Cutting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos.  MCH submitted 28 minutes of video coverage:  https://www.facebook.com/804903709560443/posts/4837591952958245/?sfnsn=mo. On Sunday, October 24, 2021, a ribbon was cut to announce the $20,500,000 building project within the Morrison Community Hospital and to welcome visitors to it.  CEO Pam Pfister welcomed a

McKenna Family Donates to Morrison Bark Park

The McKenna Family decided 16 years ago that instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, they would instead donate to a favorite charity.  In the family, there are six siblings and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who pool their money. It started with the oldest member in the family

October 22 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  Cases:  (1) Under 20; (3) 20s; (3) 30s; (2) 50s.  There were two recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 8430; (2.4%); Daily Case Count of 9; Total Fatalities 183;

WCHD Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Monday-Friday

Whiteside County Health Department will be pausing Walk-In Immunizations on Wednesdays.  County residents needing immunizations will be able to make an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are taking this step in response to the current high demand for various types of immunizations;

McCombie and Sauk Valley Area Chamber to host Shredding Event

State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, to host a free, community paper shredding event, on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Times are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL.  The location is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Residents

Morrison Bark Park Breaks Ground

Seven-and-a-half months ago TBK Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, awarded a generous donation of $500 to the future Morrison Bark Park.  Pictured left-to-right were members of the “On the Move with Parks and Recreation” committee and TBK Bank staff:  Nick Volckmann (OTM); Bob Smith (TBK); Kathy Schmidt (OTM);

Resthave and Personnel Receive IHCA Excellence Awards

The Illinois Health Care Association has announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Long-Term Care Centers.  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the award.  The award was presented during the 2021 Opening General Session at the Association’s Annual Convention

October Fest Block Party October 23

Celebrate the almost-completion of the E. 200 block of Main Street, Morrison, IL, during a Block Party for the family and adults.  Free events and activities take place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.,  brought to the public by the Department of Fun and business/organizations in the 200 E. Main block.