Summer has come to an end, and our children, teens, and college kids are back in school. Come join us at Morrison United Methodist Church, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, for our 9:00 a.m. service. We have lots of things happening on that special day. To start our morning with
Cynthia J. Ramirez, age 64, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Cindy was born on February 22, 1957, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Connor) Gundry. She married Noe Ramirez, Jr. on February 11, 2000. Cindy was employed as the Manager
Hugh “Whitey” Nelson, 87, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Whitey was born March 17, 1934, in Morrison, to Roy G. and Myra (Howard) Nelson. Whitey was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1952 graduate
Marcella A. Hamstra, 72, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Marcella was born on July 8, 1949, in Sterling, the daughter of Adam and Helen (Bartz) Yoeckel. She married Philip Hamstra in 1987. Survivors include her father, Adam Yoeckel;
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
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 20, 2021.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the results. Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL, was the site of the Cross-Country meet sponsored by Rock Falls High School, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Morrison High School entered three girls in the field of 70 with the following results: Marissa Folkers (26:47) =
On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, involving a motorcycle and a Sports Utility Vehicle, near the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Round Grove Road in rural Whiteside County. Deputies arrived on scene, and it was determined
Ruth Ann Mitick, 95, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, in Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Windsor Manor. Ruth was born March 15, 1926, to Ross and Alice (McClure) Bealer in Sterling, IL. She was raised in Morrison, along with two sisters and two brothers. Ruth graduated
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs hosted a triangular meet against Orion and Monmouth-Roseville at Deer Valley Golf Course, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL, on Monday, August 23, 2021. The Mustangs dropped the match to Monmouth-Roseville by one stroke, 180 to 181. Orion ended with
Clinton Community College has announced the Summer 2021 President’s List. Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Area Illinois towns are listed. Fulton: Hannah Baker, Olivia Daley, and Rikki King Lyndon: Heather Allison Morrison: Katelyn Vos Thomson: Cassie Johnson. Clinton Community College
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, August 23, 2021, the Morrison City Council approved, by a vote of 6-2, to amend the Ordinance relating to the time for Sunday sales of alcohol. The amendment allows any establishment holding a Class A, B-2, C, D, F, F-1, G1,
Protections for taxpayers and the most vulnerable are among the latest new laws which were co-sponsored by Rep. Tony McCombie. Bills signed into law by Governor J. B. Pritzker during the week of August 16, 2021, follow. 1. House Bill 292, signed into law as Public Act 102-343–-Amends the Illinois
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road Fulton, IL, is excited to bring you our annual “Request Night.” This event will feature a variety of local talent from Spring Valley Church and the surrounding areas. These acts have been requested by
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;