On Friday, October 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce 1 death (1) 70s and six new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (2) Under 20; (1) 20s; (1) 50s; (1) 60s; (1) 70s. There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are
As of Monday, October 18, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden ordered that United States flags be lowered to Half-Staff immediately, through Friday, October 22, in honor of former Secretary of State General Colin Powell.
Mike Mills posted on Facebook, “The 30 West crew was back together last night [Sunday, October 17, 2021,] for an epic rehearsal! Thanks to the Morrison ‘Department of Fun’ LeAnn Schaefer, Brad Yaklich, and Amanda Olson Cook; you rock. “We will be performing this Saturday[, October 23,] from 5:00 to
October 21, 2021, is the public’s next opportunity to enjoy “Third Thursday” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery is a monthly venue for coffee, juice, treats, and good conversation. Start your day with friends or colleagues; meet someone to enjoy the experience. This
The Annual Wa Tan Ye Brunch will host Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton, with a program about scams, frauds, and what to do if you have been a victim. The brunch is Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast casseroles, muffins, rolls, bread, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice are
Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this article and photographs. On September 11, 2019, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, broke ground for a two-year, $20,500,000 expansion. The MCH Foundation’s expansion included five new Emergency bays, a new, state-of-the-art Operating Room, eight new Medical/Surgical rooms,
Help Resthave Care & Rehabilitation celebrate 60 years of serving our community, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Drive through for a free meal and a commemorative gift, as a token of appreciation from Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.
Whiteside County TRIAD shred event is today, Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Erie, IL, at the corner of Main Street and 9th Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Erie Police Department, 740 Main Street, in the alleyway. Participants will drive up, and TRIAD members will remove
Kaywyn Beswick supplied the photos. Members of St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, hosted a pro-life gathering, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in opposition to abortions. Supporters of “Life Chain” met at the northwest corner of E. Lincolnway and N. Jackson Street from 2:00 to 3:00
Editor’s note: The following news report by WQAD Author Katrina Lamansky was published Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:19 a.m. Social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are having connectivity issues on desktop and mobile devices. According to DownDetector, where internet users can report website outages, all three social
The family of Becky Lynn VanDeWostine invites everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life gathering, to remember the good times and share memories of Becky. Please join them on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the River’s Edge Resort and Campground, 18031 Moline Road,
Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Pop-Up Market will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The open air market will feature local farmers, crafters, businesses, food trucks, music, and more than 20 vendors. Oregon, IL,
Editor’s note: This joyous return of Iowa National Guardsman Joe Brewer form overseas duty was created on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. It was inadvertently saved as a draft copy and never displayed. Here is the overdue feature. Thank you to Allison Brewer for the alert. American flags adorned downtown Main
The Morrison High School graduating Class of 1966 would like to invite all MCHS alumni, former teachers, and guests to stop in at The Double G Saloon, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 1, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you were a part of the graduating
Morrison Athletic Boosters has been chosen as the recipient of the Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Co. gas station’s “Giving Pump Promotion.” For the months of September and October 2021, Shell will donate 1¢ per gallon on Pump One to the Morrison Athletic Boosters. The location is 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison,