Dear Morrison Community Member: Morrison High School’s Post-Prom Committee hopes that 2021 is off to a good start for you, your families, and your businesses across Morrison, IL. We recognize that the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected families’ budgets and businesses’ bottom lines during the past year.
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 5, 2021.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce, under the direction of Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer, lived up to their motto of “We’re Making Things Happen.” Refusing to allow the restrictions implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meeting and Wine Basket Event was offered
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District, will award two $500 scholarships, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation or an environmentally-related field. Scholarships are available for students entering Junior or Senior years at an institution
The 40th Anniversary Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-mile run was held in a hybrid format Saturday, February 6, 2021. Despite the coronavirus pandemic limiting the number of on-site runners and the polar vortex delivering brutally-cold wind chill, runners and walkers completed the flat and fast route, through the historic
Morrison Tech Vice President of Admissions Jodie Eaker reported “some exciting news for Morrison Tech. Recently the College has been recognized for our positive Return on Investment. “Chicago Tribune published an article on ROI and specifically noted the college. We are very proud of these accolades!”
The theme for the Lenten season at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison, IL, is “Listening for God,” as opposed to “listening to God.” This is based on Psalms 37: 7, “Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” The ideas of waiting and patience will be a
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin appointed State Representative Tony McCombie as Minority Spokesperson, of the new House Restorative Justice Committee, McCombie announced on Wednesday, February10, 2021.
High School Principal Keith Stewart, of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District #3, commented on efforts to ease the recent, devastating loss of a student. Click here to read the McDonald Funeral Homes obituary. On Monday morning, January 18, 2021, Tampico, IL, resident Alexandria N. Cannavo, 17, lost her life in
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Monday, February 8, 2021, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with a citizen challenge, about the current waste containers and an inquiry about possible change in the future. It was remarked that lids of garbage containers often are blown into
Eric A. Smith, 41, of Morrison, IL, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Eric was born on December 4, 1979, in Sterling, IL, the son of Jeffrey Smith and Patricia Williamson. Eric was employed by Tyson Foods. He was well-loved by his family and
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in a Rock Island resident. Illinois is currently reporting 22
The Thomson, IL, Lions Club virtually voted to donate over $2000 for new Bell Covers for the brass instruments of West Carroll High School. The accesseries are used to cover the open, bell parts of brass instrument. These help to protect the player and audience from the spreading of germs
The City of Morrison is accepting applications for Seasonal part-time, and Seasonal full-time, positions to do Mowing, Weed Eating, and Grounds Maintenance. Hirees will work during May to September, for 20-to-40 hours per week. This position has somewhat flexible hours, but the scope of hours often depends on the weather.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the article and photos. Empty MHS gymnasium stands greeted the opening game of the Boys Basketball seasons for Morrison and Fulton High Schools, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Superintendent Scott Vance, of Morrison Community Unit District #6 stated, due to health guidelines for fan attendance,