The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign up has reopened, for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The initial CFAP 2 sign up ended on December 11, 2020. USDA has reopened sign
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen announced a new location for the United States Postal Service, drive-by drop box. It was installed Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in its temporary spot. It can be accessed now and during the Main Street construction, at the intersection of Base and Knox Streets, west
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison,100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL is a community-focused church, with a mission of “Reaching out to our neighbor with open hearts; sharing God’s blessings with others.” We are looking for a new member of our team to help us live out our missions and ministries, by
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Police Chief Brian Melton released this update. “This evening, Lorilee L. Hutson has voluntarily returned home and is safe. “The Morrison Police Department would like to thank our community and all the agencies and organizations involved, for their efforts and support
Pastor Toni Lucas of Albany United Methodist Church submitted this report. On Saturday, April 17, 2021, members of the Albany Riverfront Development Committee joined with members of River Cities Rotary in a cleanup project. River Cities Rotary coordinated the Mississippi River cleanup in four Illinois areas: Albany, Cordova, Port Byron, and
Girl Scout Troop 1504 met in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Earlier in the year, girls chose three organizations to receive varied boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced the “Our Girl Scout Gift” initiative. It will pay 2022 Girl Scout membership fees for all new, previous, and returning Girl Scout members (girl and adult) who join GSNI or renew their GSNI membership before Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 9:55 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a car vs pedestrian traffic crash with injuries, on Stevens Street near E. Humphreys Avenue, in rural Rock Falls, IL The driver of the vehicle, Donald L. Legel of Rock Falls, was attempting to leave a residence
Morrison Police Department is searching for Lorilee Lane Hutson, a 16-year-old female, who was last seen on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Lorilee was last seen wearing an Army green sweatshirt with “USAF” in black lettering on the front, blue jeans, and white Adidas shoes. She
Mary Louise Meyer, 77 of Morrison, IL, formerly of Sterling, IL, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Alverno in Clinton, IA. Mary was born on November 9, 1943, in Harriman, TN, the daughter of James Cook and Stella Leffew. She married Donald E. Meyer on March 21, 1964, in
Wayne E. Akker, 91, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Wayne was born September 30, 1929, in Morrison, to Cornelius and Ruvine (Brackemyer) Akker. He was a 1947 graduate of Morrison High School.
The long-awaited Main Street construction modernization will begin the last week of April 2021. Over several months, it will involve extensive work from Orange Street east to Clinton Street. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, ICMA-CM, announced, “Construction is scheduled to start at Orange Street and Main Street the week of April
Pastor Toni Lucas announces that Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, Albany, IL, will host its annual Church Yard Sale, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring your take-away bags if possible. This year’s fundraiser will benefit the AUMC Trustees’
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 9, 2021.
Marian J. Dykema 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at MercyOne Clinton, in Clinton, IA. Marian was born September 1, 1939, in Chicago, IL, to Ralph and Gertrude (Vander Molen) Keizer. She was educated in the Morrison schools and graduated with the class of 1957. She was