Shawn David Price, 49, of Milwaukee, WI, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. Shawn was born October 29, 1973, in Clinton, IA, to Michael and Susan (Asmussen) Price. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a 1992 graduate of Fulton High School. Shawn was
Mary L. Bryant, age 87, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Allure of Sterling. Mary was born September 2, 1935, in Magnolia, KY, the daughter of William, Sr. and Goldie (Pottinger) Stanfield. She was employed at Del Monte in Mendota, IL, and later at Larson Manufacturing, retiring
As part of the City of Morrison’s efforts to maintain and improve its water infrastructure, the City Council is considering a water rate plan for the next four years. That plan calls for an increase of 3.7% on Monday, May 15, 2023; 3.6% on May 15, 2024; 3.5% on May
“If you answered ‘Yes’ to that question, how about joining Morrison Kiwanis?” stated the service organization President Steve Davis. “We are a non-profit that raises money for a variety of community programs and groups.”April HouseMorrison Day CareWHOAUnited Way LIFE ProgramCollege Scholarships to MHS SeniorsOdell Public LibraryYouth Baseball & SoftballMorrison Charitable
Brian Bartoz submitted this information and photos. Editor’s note: Find more information about Kiwanis Club sponsored community programs and groups. Who prepares more than a thousand candy- and prize-filled plastic eggs, in advance of the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison, IL? Youths from Morrison High School
Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside County 4-H held their annual Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The following Carroll County youth were selected as Champions and State Fair-eligible winners: 1. Linnea Thorngren with her formal speech, “The Six Wives of Henry the VIII”2. Riley and Alex Manon, with their
Marking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, April 2023, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the State’s organ and tissue donation campaign. The initiative encourages Illinoisans to “Join Together” and “Change Someone’s Story,” by becoming organ and tissue donors. Ads highlighting The Who’s “Join Together” will air on
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 24, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Morrison Police Department responded to an intoxicated subject at 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the incident, Police arrested Kelly J. Hicks, age 42 of Morrison, for
2023 Holy Week Services are listed below for 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, April 2, through Holy/Black Saturday, April 8, prior to Easter. Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, April 7, the
In Illinois, using your phone in any way other than handsfree mode is not only dangerous, it is illegal: “Drop it and drive.” The Illinois Distracted Driving Campaign is funded with Federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT. In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office
Editor’s note: On Thursday, March 30, 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted this warning to citizens, about “five or six” recent telephone scams. “We’ve recently received several reports of the “Arrest Warrant Scam.” In case you haven’t heard of this one, scammers create a fake caller ID. This allows
Jason A. Graham, 31, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 16, 2023. Jason was born October 22, 1991, in Sterling, IL, to Amy L. Graham. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison High School. He received his GED when he was 17. He had various jobs
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a Drive-Up Meal to the public, from 5:00 p.m. until food runs out, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Rev. Dr. Mike Selburg stated, “Now that early sunsets are gone, meals will begin at 5:00 p.m. Community members of all
First Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg submitted this press release. You are invited to celebrate Good Friday together as one united Church community. All are welcome. Short, different, worship services will be held inside two locations in Morrison, IL. The Morrison Ministers Council will host their annual Good Friday
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings until Sunset on Friday, March 31. “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on [Monday,] March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, by the authority vested in me as President