Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, announced its Spring 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
Loras College in Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 Spring Semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Morrison, IL, resident Laney Edgeton has been so honored.
Marjorie “Marge” L. Rushmeyer, 99, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Marge was born on August 26, 1924, in Rochelle, IL, to Earl and Florence (Cronk) Brown. She soon moved to Morrison and was educated in Morrison schools, graduating
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Spring Valley Reformed Church will host a new, local band, for their Summer Nights series.
On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash at U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 136, in Fulton, IL. Initial investigation by the sheriff’s Office determined a red Hyundai, driven by 79-year-old Wayne Kubert of
“Between 220 and 230 people were served,” reported a staff member near the end of the Resthave Care & Rehabilitation evening Ice Cream Social, on Thursday, June 20, 2024. It was scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Currently, 65 residents live in the Nursing Care wing, and 34 reside in
Over the weekend of Friday, June 21, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, three community art snakes were “born” at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Name after celebrated artists, “Pablo Picassssso,” “Vincent van Boa,” and “Sssssalvador Dali” currently reside in the front window. Join this community
Morrison Historical Society welcomes Heritage Canyon interpreter Carol Fritz (second from left) as program presenter, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. Fritz will share a short DVD interview with the late Harold Wierenga, who crafted the interpretive village in
Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11 Morrison and Prophetstown, IL, Boy Scouts and four adults departed on a memorable trip to Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in Custer, SD. Morrison Troop 96 Leader Augie Ufkin earlier noted, “The young men will experience the farthest camping destination Troop 96 has ever
Editor’s note: Boldfaced names indicate artists whose work is for sale at The Loft on Main. Gathering with other Morrisonians on the first day of summer, a score of friends and acquaintances met Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. Some departed before the Editor arrived: Andrea Dalton, Barney Habben, Steve Janssen,
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, history was made at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Dr. Shawn Hanlon and Josh Wade, PA-C, MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), performed the first CGH robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement, with the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm! CGH Medical Center is the only Sauk Valley area hospital
The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA), Illinois State University (ISU), and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on Friday, June 18, 2024, that they have reached a five-year contract extension for the IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals. The games will continue at CEFCU Arena on the ISU campus
The following Arrests were made and Citation issued since Friday, June 14, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-17-2024 Peggy Carney 61 Morrison, IL Expired Registration The public is reminded that these