Activities Director Angie Strobbe reported “over 5000” colorful, plastic eggs had been prepared for youngsters to gather, on Friday, April 7, 2023. Holding a variety of bags, baskets, and buckets, they arrived before the 2:30 p.m. start time and waited impatiently, on the back patio of Homestead of Morrison Assisted
“The gift of service leads to a life of love,” wrote Mary White. That sentiment inspired Resthave Care & Rehabilitation to host a Volunteer Breakfast, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The meal will be in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Whether you have volunteered one time, 100
Andrew “Andy” John Bush, 35, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL, due to complications of Huntington’s Disease. Andy was born October 19, 1987, in Sterling, to Roger Gene and Beth Anne (Baar) Bush. He was a 2006 graduate of
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 31, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, April 2, 2023, the Morrison Police Department responded to a harassment complaint at 211 Elm Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the incident Police arrested Evan Mahoney, age 30, of Morrison, for Residential
Judith M. Holesinger, 77, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. Judy was born August 14, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Marian and Geneva (Meurs) Stuart. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a graduate of
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has been closed since Monday, March 20, 2023, in order to install new flooring throughout the facility. Now, three weeks later, doors will be opened to the public on Monday, April 10. Did you accept the Library’s generous offer to check
There are two Morrison, IL, Egg Hunts scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2023. Neither will be cancelled if it rains.
Morrison Ministers Council arranges the annual Community Cross Walk. On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk begins at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, at 12:15 p.m. Community participants should arrive before that time. New this year, at 11:50 a.m. a bus will
Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 14th Annual Spring cantata. “Tribute!” will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, April 21, and 23, at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday, April 22, 2023, matinee at 3:00 p.m. Voices
Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, to Sunset on Monday, April 10. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 22, 2023, coinciding with Earth Day, which is observed annually on this date. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m.
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted this report for the month of March 2023. Whiteside County Deputies patrolled 26,196 miles.Traffic Citations issued- 91Written Warnings issued- 145Cannabis Arrests- 1Controlled Substance Arrests- 3Speeding Citations- 78DUI Arrests- 7Seatbelt Citations- 6Traffic Crashes- 27.
One sign of spring’s approach is yard clean up and deciding what to do with that debris. On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the City of Morrison began offering yard waste pick up services. They continue every Wednesday. The City reminds residents that blowing grass, leaves, or other materials into the
Dr. Richard Cal Vandermyde, 92, of Morrison, IL, died in the early hours of April 1, 2023. He was born in the Sterling, IL, Hospital (now CGH) on June 21, 1930. He grew up in Prophetstown, IL, attending the local schools and graduating from Prophetstown High School in 1947. He
Ernest Carroll, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Monday April 3, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1945, in Straight Creek, KY, the son of John Willis and Mossie Mabel (Holt) Carroll. Ernie was a veteran of the Vietnam [Conflict,] having served in the Army. He married Vicki Zander on