Keith E. Brandt (1960 – 2020)

Keith E. Brandt, age 60, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. Keith was born on April 3, 1960. in Morrison, the son of Elwin and Marjorie (Stinemyer) Brandt.  He married Tamara Holcomb on March 15, 2018, in Las

Nellie Jane Fisher (1937 – 2020)

Nellie Jane Fisher, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday October 24, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Nellie was born March 10, 1937, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Cleo and Hazel (Miller) Bethel.  She married Richard Fisher on June 1, 1957, in Aiken, IL. He preceded

Marvin E. Decker (1921 – 2020)

Marvin E. Decker, 99, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Marvin was born August 25, 1921, in Fulton, to Joseph and Mary (Borgman) Decker.  He was educated in the Fulton grade schools

MCH Foundation Nacho Average Fundraiser

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has an interaction-from-a-safe-distance fundraiser planned for Thursday, October 15, 2020.  The venue is Eagle Point Lodge, at Eagle Point Park in Clinton, IA. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will be a Limited Participation Telethon Event.  Tune in on the Morrison Hospital Facebook page at 6:00 p.m.

Donor Provides Last Gift Certificates

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main with $10 gift certificates, to

Because Nice Matters Award for Bobbi Jo Prins

At noon on Monday, September 21, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer presented Bobbi Jo Prins the Because Nice Matters Award.  She is employed at the office of Dr. Bradley Yaklich, Vision Source Morrison, 626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The certificate read, “In appreciation for your efforts in creating

Attention Voters: Hospital Referendum Clarification

Editor’s note:  This rendering of Morrison Community Hospital is oriented from the southeast corner of the building, at E. Knox and N. Jackson Streets. As you prepare to vote in the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, please note. On the ballot Morrison Community Hospital District is presenting a

Rotary Donates to MCH Foundation

On Friday, October 9, 2020, Morrison Community Hospital Foundation Board President Betty Steinert was on hand, in front of the hospital, to receive a $500 Rotary donation check from Rotary President Mick Welding. Funds will be used for the Hospital Capital Campaign. Steinert wants to express her thanks for this generous

Franciscan Moment Video Discussion October 15

The year 2020 has been a challenge for our Nation. It has been a year like no other.  Yet its challenges call for Franciscan values.  The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has developed a series of three videos, each about two minutes in length, which have themes inspired by Pope Francis:

Ronald H. Bauer (1933 – 2020)

Ronald H. Bauer, 86, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at his home. Ronald was born November 15, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to Herbert and Regina (Chess) Bauer.  He was educated in the Chicago Schools and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  On September

Kiwanis Annual Fruit and More Sales

Now through Saturday, November 7, 2020, Morrison Kiwanis invites the public to support their annual Fruit and More Sale.  Below are photos of the delicious fruit, cheese, nuts, and meat.  Consider such products as Holiday items to share or to mail as gifts.  Now is the moment to consider a

October 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 2, 2020. Arrests:  None to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-03-2020 Chace J. Garland 18 Morrison, IL Speeding 10-08-2020 Breanna M. Scott 22 Oklahoma City, OK

Love on the Diamonds

Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Every child grows up following the dreams that surround their childhood options.  Living in a small Midwestern community allows a special story to be told covering 60 years on the diamonds of Morrison, IL. Bill Popkin grew up on the south side of Morrison.  As

IDPH Guidelines Halloween Trick-or-Treat

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, the State of Illinois announced that Trick-or-Treating will be allowed, with certain restrictions to be considered.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) suggests that the safest way to celebrate Halloween is to stay home and use social media to contact relatives and friends.  The

Restaurant/Bar Restrictions Added to Whiteside County

Due to the elevated virus positivity rate recorded in Region 1, added restrictions for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic began on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  The Region’s showed a positivity rate exceeding 8% for three consecutive days.  That forced Governor J. B. Pritzker to announce necessary restrictions.  They will remain