Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021. Reset all timepieces, appliance and household clocks, and those in vehicles.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 5, 2021.
Editor’s note: The information from the City of Morrison first published was incorrect. These are the correct dates. Spring weather is time for the Annual Cemetery Clean-up at Grove Hill Cemetery, in Morrison, IL. From Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, 2021, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove
Scott V. “Dirty” Thayer, 53 of Sterling, IL, died Saturday March 13, 2021, at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford, IL. He was born on February 29, 1968, in Sterling, the son of Andrew and Kay (Zigler) Thayer. He attended Sterling schools. Scott married Dawn L. Lapp on August 15, 1992.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Regardless of one’s age or along what path the years after graduation from High School have taken you, the days at Morrison High School still creep into your thoughts. What are your favorite memories: the hallway chats; sports, music, art, or drama participation;
This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.; SFO I worked at the East Moline State Hospital while attending St. Ambrose College, from 1958 through 1962, as a Psychiatric Tech, II. Ordained June 2, 1984, I served in the Hospital Chaplaincy Corps for 27 years. As a
Gregory “Piggy” Proud, 62, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Piggy was born July 26, 1958, in Clinton, IA, to Marvin E. and Eilene E. (Greenwalt) Proud. He was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools. Greg served for two
Gregory A. Wolf, 64, of Rock Falls, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home. Greg was born August 3, 1956, in Sterling, IL, the son of James and Ruth (Wescott) Wolf. He was a 1974 graduate of Sterling High School and was employed at several places over the
Lester “Les” Renkes, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Les was born February 26, 1936, in Morrison, to John and Maggie (Vos) Renkes. He was educated in the Prairie Center School in rural Whiteside County, and was a graduate of
Lon McGarvey, formerly of Morrison, IL, passed away on March 8, 2021, at his home in East Wenatchee, WA. Lon was born on October 3, 1950, in Morrison. His parents were Harry and Joy (Rose) McGarvey. He attended Morrison Schools and then joined the military. He served in Viet Nam
Editor’s note: On Saturday, March 6, 2021, the Senate passed its version of the American Rescue Plan Act, 50-49. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined MSNBC Live with Kendis Gibson and Lindsey Reiser to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. The big and bold package passed the House of Representatives on Saturday,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the report and game photos. The Sherrard, IL, Tigers left Morrison, IL, Friday, evening, March 4, 2021, after avenging a Tuesday loss to the Mustangs in Sherrard. The game was in doubt until the 7.7 second mark. Then Sherrard’s Clayton Matkovic made two free throws, to
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. The young Sherrard, IL, Tigers roared out of their cage in Morrison, IL, on Friday, March 5, 2021. They caused 11 first-quarter turnovers, and the Fresh/Soph Mustangs never recovered, leading to a 50-39 loss. Aggressive defenses from both teams
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On March 10, 2021, the menu will be Smothered Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Carrot Cake
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death (70s) and three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 3 (30s.)