Jack Miller Swanson, 100, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Jack was born February 18, 1920, in Rock Island, IL, to Fred and Ellida Swanson, the third of four sons. They moved to Morrison soon after. Jack worked
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, September 28, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air
Marjorie Swanson, 91, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton. Marj was born July 10, 1929, in Whiteside County, IL, to Matthew and Sylvia (Dyson) Swanson. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Marj worked at Pape’s Café in Morrison and
Early on Friday morning, October 2, 2020, President Donald J. Trump announced he and his wife, Melania had tested positive with the corona virus. He stated in a tweet, “Tonight, [the First Lady of the United States] and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery
Eight years ago, former Morrison, IL, resident Mary McMullen Paxton was featured in the first commercial for Seymour-Memreez Home Movies to DVD. The commercial was remade and can be viewed on Aroundprophetstown.com or at this link: https://www.aroundptown.com/a-star-is-born-video/. This business transfers tapes, films, slides, and audio material to digital format. The
Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. A lot of attention is currently mustered for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2020, elections, but the local scene also will be focused on change in the elections being held next spring. The April 2021 ballot will offer a new candidate for Mayor of Morrison,
Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. Nina was born February 29, 1928, in Covington, TN, to Warren and Nora (Rice) Fleming. She was educated in the Covington school system and Byars Hall High School. Nina married Farris L. Ivey, Sr.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison High School media center served as the appropriate location to enable all parties to be socially distant and join virtually the Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Board of Education meeting. Board members and interested listeners used the virtual option to participate. The evening opened
At a recent 2020 meeting of the Albany Food Pantry Board of Directors, members paused to thank everyone who has been so generous during these uncertain times. This generosity included both individuals and corporate entities. Corporate partners include Agri-King, Jo Carroll Energy, Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Cattlemen’s Association.
Morrison, IL, residents living on Ash Avenue and Cedar Street will need to remove their vehicles from street parking between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., from Monday, October 5, until project completion, estimated to be Thursday, October 8, 2020. Contractors will keep minimal obstructions to driveways. Citizens will be able
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the Board of Directors voted to reopen The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with restrictions. The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 815-718-3682 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment to
Editor’s note: Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, protests erupted in Seattle, WA. Participants were focused on a variety of social issues: workers’ rights, sustainable economies, by Police deaths of Black Americans, and the environment. Downtown streets and intersections could not be cleared of people. After downtown businesses were vandalized, Mayor
Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Mary was born January 19, 1926, in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Morrison Police received a report of some juveniles taking political signs from yards. Morrison Police did locate and identify at least
Each of us has had “one of those days” when things go very wrong. We complain, cope, conquer, or concede. On Monday morning, September 28, 2020, during our family walk, before remote learning classes began, daughter, grandchildren, and I discovered this helpless cat. Its head and neck were deep into