Jerry Ann Ashby, 84, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Springdale Village in Mesa. Jerry Ann was born October 30, 1936, in Dixon, IL, to Jerry W. and Ruth Ann (Paith) Meakins. She was educated in Morrison Schools and was a graduate of
To all affected Morrison, IL, residents, for precautionary measures only, please be advised that the City of Morrison has issued a Boil Order, to include all residents living on W. Main Street, between Base Street and Orange Street. This also includes one additional address at 300 W. Main Street in
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended the the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use among youths aged 12-15. So, at this time individuals 12+ are eligible to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine. The IL National Guard Clinic will be in Whiteside County, on Monday,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill. 2021 marks the program’s 13th
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and supplied photos. Middle School’s ability to compete in Track and Field throughout the State of Illinois originated in 1932, when the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) held competition in Wenona, IL. A two-class system for boys existed until 1984, when the competition
The 74th Commencement Ceremony of Clinton Community College will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony will be held virtually. The community is invited to attend the online ceremony, by visiting https://www.eicc.edu/news4/04-01-2021-ccc-specific-commencement.aspx. For more information, contact Mardell Mommsen at 563-244-7001.
Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, business owner Andrea Ramirez stated the following on her Facebook Page, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. “Posting today with a heavy heart. We are closing. The plan is [our] last day [is Saturday,] May 29, construction permitting. Thank you to all who have been a part
Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Stephanie Mann, Manager of Fitzgerald’s Floral & Gifts, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. At 12:15 p.m., Chamber members and Board members gathered at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for the presentation. Community State Bank sponsored a
At 11:58 a.m., on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, there was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Moline Road and Illinois Route 78, in rural Whiteside County. Twenty-year-old Bobbie Joe Merrill of Erie, IL, was westbound on Moline Road and 26-year-old Samantha Luett of Clinton, IA, was southbound. She was
All seven members of Cub Scout Pack #328 celebrated their achievements of earning their ranks for their grade, during an outdoor recognition ceremony on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Boys and one girl member met east of Kiwanis Park, where the future Bark Park will be, at 6:00 p.m. Cub Master
Arthur C. Donart, PhD wrote this essay. A Sunday, May 9, 2021, Washington Post article by Susannah George and Sharif Hassan elucidates the tragedy of a horrible bombing of a Hazara girls’ school. This attack killed at least 50 girls and wounded 100 others. These Islamic extremist view educating women
Cathie L. Tompkins (Smith), 72, formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully, at Dixon Rehabilitation Nursing Home, in Dixon, IL, with the care of Serenity Hospice. Cathie was born August 1, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Spencer) Riggs. She was married to Robert L. Smith
Brian Bartoz, Driver Education and American Government Teacher and Scholastic Bowl Coach, submitted the feature and photos. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 24 students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, during an evening ceremony in the High School Auditorium. Students were selected based on
According to Wikipedia, “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.” The day
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photographs. On May 6, 2021, Morrison wrestlers competed in dual meets against the Panthers of Erie-Prophetstown and Tigers of Princeton. Morrison fell to the Panthers 45-21. Match Results are listed by weight class.