On Friday, September 3, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker signed Executive Order 21-22. It requires all individuals over the age of 2 and who can medically tolerate a face covering to wear a face covering when in indoor public places. The Executive Order also requires health care workers, school personnel,
Saturday, September 11, 2021, is the 20th Anniversary of horrific terrorist attacks against the United States of America. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.” The law directs that flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire
Kathy Schmidt, Morrison, IL, submitted this graph of the results from the August 2021, PetSafe dog park grant competition. Morrison qualified to compete for $25,000 for the new Bark Park. There will be a contest in 2022. “We were really close at receiving the PetSafe grant. [I am v]ery proud
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on September 16, 2021, before the gallery doors open, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, or tea, and homemade treats. Walk around
On Friday, September 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death of a person in their 60s. There were 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 9 (under 20); 1 (20s); 1 (30s); 1 (40s); 1 (50s.) There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County
Following recent direction from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will no longer offer Rapid Antigen Testing to the community. The State asked Local Health Departments to prioritize and preserve current testing resources for schools, while they explore options to provide resources/ assistance
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the winners’ names and photos. Emmanuel Reformed Church hosted the 8th Annual Car Show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Refurbished vehicles of the past and present were shining. They ignited memories as the fairgrounds
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Memories from the past are found in many scrapbooks stored in attics and closets, but few have actual, small replicas that can be handled and admired. Alvin Strating was a whittler that spent much of his free time with
We are excited to announce the ten winning communities to receive dog park grants, from the 2021 Bark for Your Park™ Contest. We congratulate our winners. We look forward to sharing in the celebrations, as each community makes their dog park dreams come true. We thank everyone who participated. It’s
A Celebration of Life to honor Ronald Eugene Roels of Savanna, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Fulton, IL, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Moose Club, 125 Main Street, (downtown), Savanna, IL. The Open House will include a dessert bar. Roels, age
The family of the late Mike Olson will hold a Memorial Service in his honor, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The public is welcome to attend. From 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. there will be a reception
Editor’s note: Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-3144) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Wanda Mathew formerly lived in Morrison, IL, with her husband David Wylie Mathew III. Years ago, David Mathew purchased all 12 spaces in Lot 24-Block V, West, atop the hill at Grove Hill Cemetery. It is
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, will be helping to “Rock the Block,” in celebration of the new sidewalks and surface from the W. 100 and E. 100 blocks of Main Street, Morrison, IL. The event will occur from Base Street to Cherry Street, on Saturday, September 18,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this update. On Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, 2021, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, will host competition by the Illinois High School, and Junior High School, Rodeo Associations. The “Herm VanDerLeest Memorial Rodeo” honors VanDerLeest for his efforts
On Friday, August 20, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 21 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20); 3 (20s); 3 (30s); 3 (40s); 1 (50s), 1 (60s.) There were five recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 7520; (3.9%); Daily Case Count of 21; Total Fatalities 174;