Douglas D. House, 90, of Sterling, IL, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home. Doug was born August 10, 1930, in Como, IL, the son of Paul W. and Loretta (Chapman) House. Douglas House and Rosalouise Robinson (Monnier) were married on April 27, 1951, in Galesburg, IL. Doug was
This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. The recent violence in the Middle East was a “George Floyd” event that settles nothing. First a group of White Supremacists march through a Black neighborhood shouting, “Kill all niggers.” Sorry for the mix up! It was a group of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to the outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the valley for an evening of praise and worship. We will serve Root Beer Floats!
On Monday June 14, 2021, Donald G. Devers died in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Don was born December 22, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Earl and Lois (Taylor) Devers. Don served in
This report is intended to provide it of Morrison, IL, residents with important information about their drinking water and the efforts made by the City of Morrison Water Department, to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by the City of Morrison is Ground Water. For more
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) opens its 60th Anniversary Season on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with the musical, “Pippin.” The line up for the summer begins with “Pippin,” and it continues with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee;” “Jesus Christ Superstar;” “The Robber Bridegroom;” “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. “The first section of new curbs and gutters are complete on a section of Orange Street, as the Main Street Renovation Project aggressively moves forward,” Lindsey wrote. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this expected Main Street Redevelopment Project schedule from Monday, June 14,
Walter M. Heath, Sr., 80, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Walter was born September 5, 1940, in Morrison to Charles and Ethel (Kelly) Heath. He was educated in the Morrison schools. On November 27, 1957, he married Beverly
The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will host the 47th annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Kick-off is scheduled at 11:00a.m. Pregame festivities will begin at the stadium at 10:00 a.m.
As of Friday, June 11, 2021, Phase 5 Guidance for Businesses and Venues has been updated and can be found posted on the IDPH website http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/phase-5. Some key points follow.
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report and photo. It was a chilly, pre-spring day on Thursday, March 18, when the second American Red Cross community blood drive of 2021 was held, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the article and photo. Five Senior members of the Morrison High School Baseball team were recognized in a makeshift “Senior Night,” prior to departing for their Regional game on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
University of Illinois Extension offers a variety of programs at no charge.
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. The location is the Hearing Room, in the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021,Congresswoman Cheri Bustos visited Morrison, IL, to see progress on the Main Street Renovation Project. On the same day, she announced that, at her request, five local projects have been included in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee’s INVEST in America Act. The INVEST in