Kristine M. “Kris” DeWitte, 65, of Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, at her home. Kris was born November 29, 1954, in Morrison, IL, to William E. and Joyce (Scudder) Blair, Sr. She was educated in the Morrison School System. Kris married Ronnie DeWitte on March 13, 1971, in
Entrepreneur Sidonna Mahaffey transformed her building, Mahaffey’s On Main Street #MOMS into a pair of multi-use properties, located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. First was the ground floor. A Ribbon Cutting was held September 3, 2020. Her second renovation transformed a six-room, second-floor apartment into a family guest
On Friday, August 28, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and five recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 16 cases are 3 (under 20); 5 (20s); 3 (30s); 1 (40s); 3 (60s); 1 (70s.) The State of Illinois announced 2149 new cases
On Monday, August 17, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will receive a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the Research in Undergraduate Institutions Program. The grant will be used to provide undergraduate students studying Physics with research experience vital to
Ronald Leroy Hilty, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ron was born January 25, 1934, in Apollo, PA, to James M. and Mary Ellen (Shriver) Hilty. He attended Apollo grade schools and was a graduate of Apollo High School. After
Editor’s note: James “Dave” Boyles of Morrison, IL, left town on Friday, August 28, 2020, to offer support to victims of Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana. The Category-4 storm winds and storm surge made landfall early on Thursday, August 27. This photo shows Cameron, LA, where roofs were shredded, homes
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of July 7,
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce auditions for its future production, “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s. Charles Dickens’s novella was published December 19, 1843. Audiences will find the format similar to MMTA’s 2019 Christmas radio play, “It’s a Wonderful
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 8-26-20 at 6:40 p.m., Jacques T. Walton, age 32 of Maywood, IL, was stopped following an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network (ISPERN) Message, regarding an unrestrained child in a vehicle on Interstate 88. Walton
Anne Frame submitted the article and photo. There is a big “Welcome Back” sign in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, these days. The church has returned to its in-person worship services, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m., while continuing to post
Manuela “Nellie” Young, 79, of Rock Falls, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home. Nellie was born in Weslaco, TX, on August 12, 1941, the daughter of Esteban and Apollonia (Sandoval) Cantu. She married Steve Young in 1975 in Dixon, IL. Nellie was employed at National
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 31, 2020, in the Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library. The agenda follows.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched its new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel map. It is designed to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic. The map indicates Countries and U. S. States with increased risk of COVID-19, based on case rates. Locations that
Cory Law, of Whiteside County Health Department, reported he was notified by representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), about problems citizens are having when applying for Public Assistance. This funding is related to COVID-19. Technical difficulties caused delays and sometimes prevented IEMA
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Bontrager Family Singers to the outdoor stage on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. This is our last concert of the season, so come out and listen to this talented family in our beautiful outdoor setting. Sit