On Friday, November 13, 2020, Morrison School District Superintendent Scott Vance issued an Election Notice, citing procedures for becoming a candidate for the position of School Board member. “The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have four, four-year seats up for election, during the April 2021 election. Terms will
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-10-20 at 10:51 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle roll-over crash with injuries, on Harvey Road west of Galt, IL. A 16-year old female from Coleta, IL, was traveling westbound on Harvey Road
Family Reading Night is officially celebrated across the State of Illinois on the third Thursday in November. Thursday, November 19, 2020, marks the 29th year that the Secretary of State’s office has sponsored FRN. The Illinois State Library has again coordinated with Illinois READS, a program of the Illinois Reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, Driver Services facilities Statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions, effective Tuesday, November 17, but will reopen on Monday, December 7, 2020. White encourages the public to take advantage of online services. “During
Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the following statement was sent by the IHSA Board of Directors to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH.) “This plan, like nearly every aspect of our current lives, remains fluid,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “Changes may come,
The Illinois High School Association’s Winter Sport Mitigation Considerations are now posted online. Click the six links below.
At a Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Board of Directors meeting, The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided to formally invite representatives from Governor Pritzker’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), to attend the IHSA Board meeting. On Thursday, November 19, they plan to discuss the 2020-21 Basketball
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department sadly announced one death of a person in their 90s and 147 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. We also have 30 recoveries. The ages of these 147 cases are 13 (under 20); 19 (20s); 20 (30s); 25 (40s);
4-H Leader Jean Eggemeyer supplied the photograph. On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cottonwood 4-H Club hosted a convenient, drive-through collection event, to support Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It was held in the Morrison United Methodist Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this press release. Sauk Valley Steam, a local 10-Under Girls Softball team, will offer a warm, delicious, Chili Supper, during the Saturday, November 28, 2020, Prophetstown Reverse Christmas Parade. Chili, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate will be available via drive-through or carry-out. The convenient location
Robert “Bob” Bierman, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Robert was born May 30, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He attended Lincoln grade schools of rural Whiteside County and Morrison High School. Bob
On Friday, November 13, 2020, a temporary, four-way, stop sign was installed at a busy, Morrison, IL, intersection with dual blind spots: N. Madison and E. Knox Streets. This is the northwest corner of Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot; the northeast corner of Brethren in Christ Church; the southeast corner of
Spencer J. Knox, 83, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Spencer was born March 3, 1937, in Morrison, to Russell and Marian (Schuler) Knox. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison
Leah “Boots” Hayen, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Leah was born April 6, 1938, in Galena, IL, to Clair and Francis (Leitzinger) Brown. She was
Jeanette C. Ilsley, 89 of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Jeanette was born January 12, 1931, in Sycamore, IL, to Emil and Alice (Nelson) Cassier. She grew up in the Sycamore Park, which was established