Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Friday, May 7, 2021, the Morrison Mustangs invited the Riverdale Rams to a rematch on their temporary home at the Clinton Lumberkings field in Clinton, IA. The scheduled seven rule contest ended with the score tied at five, before the Rams scored
As many residents are aware, Morrison Community Preschool (MCP) is in need of a new location. The nonprofit preschool, founded in 1969, was housed inside Morrison United Methodist Church until 2015, when a change in Fire Code forced the move to a classroom at Northside Elementary School. Now, after 52
Whiteside County will update its plan to reduce the damages caused by natural hazards, such as floods, tornadoes, snow storms, thunderstorms, and ice storms, among others. The Hazard Mitigation Plan and the process to update it will be funded through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.)
Craig A. Haan, 69, of Morrison, IL, died after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Craig was born October 24, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to John and Esther (Shipma) Haan. He attended Morrison schools and then served
Editor’s update note: The vaccine was approved on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, expects to have Pfizer vaccine available at the Main Hospital for youths ages 12 to 15, soon after it is approved in mid-May 2021. The hospital will start a
Please join the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, IA, for a livestream “Concert of Celebration and Gratitude,” featuring folk singer and guitarist Sara Thomsen. It will air on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. streaming live on youtube.com/clintonfranciscans.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second night in a row, the Riverdale Lady Rams and the Morrison Fillies competed on the Softball diamond. Following a 10-0, four-inning loss on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the Morrison Fillies hosted the Rams, with hopes of a better showing on
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 30, 2021.
Editor’s note: Friday, June 11, 2021, will be six days short of 15 months, since Illinois went into official lockdown. Follow this link to contrast changes from current Stage 4 guidlines and upcoming Stage 5: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/bridge-phase?fbclid=IwAR2kXUWGyng_Glf81nNhBSEXZEZIS8b8uXkJaARgrSFnziL4TNAqO-2klqA. On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker stated, “The light at
Calling all kids four-years-old to entering 8th grade! Join us as we “Roar” through adventures and discover how God is always Good! The days are Monday, June 14, through Friday, June 18, 2021. We will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield Street,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies fell victim to the Riverdale Lady Rams Softball team, as they visited Port Byron, IL, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in record-setting form. On this spring evening, perfection was in the air, as Ashlyn Hemm took the mound for the
Anne Frame wrote this press release. Art and artifacts from the home of a prominent, life-long Morrison person will be sold on Sunday, May 23, 2021, outside the Odell Public Library, at 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds from this sale will benefit The Loft
Kim Barragan seeks participants for two Vendor/Craft Shows, at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Each event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dates are Saturday, June 5, and Saturday, September 4, 2021. Shows are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free admission for
As we navigate the second year of the novel corona virus pandemic, decisions are made to hold (and/or attend) public events. Gatherings with more than those few in your “bubble” require continued, flexible thinking, to be safe. Therein lies the creative opportunity to build or modify a safe public event.
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the April 2021 Activity Report from his Office. These arrests are merely charges, and everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.