Holiday Remembrance Program November 17

The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, 404 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the

October 26 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 1:57 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash, on Albany Road near Burns Road in rural Erie, IL.  A 17-year-old male driver from Erie was northbound on Albany Road, when the driver left the roadway and over-corrected, causing the driver to

Legion Supports Troops Care Package Drive

American Legion Post 328 encourages community members to deposit donated items for military troops, into the Retired Flags Drop Box outside the Legion Hall.  The address is 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The “We Care Package Drive” runs through Friday, December 6, 2019.  The organization “sends USPS priority mail

Veterans Day Service November 11

Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Monday, November 11, 2019, the annual Veterans Day observance will begin at 10:45 a.m., at Veterans Park and Memorial in Grove HiIl Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL.  American Legion Post 328 will conduct a short remembrance service. At 10:55, Jerry Brearton will explain the

November 11 Breakfast for Veterans at Windsor Manor

On Monday, November 11, 2019, local Veterans and one guest will be honored with a buffet breakfast, beginning at 8:30 a.m., courtesy of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The annual Veterans Day observance will be held at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Park and Memorial, in

Doris I. Smith (1930 – 2019)

Doris I. Smith, 89 of Prophetstown, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Allure of Prophetstown. She was born on April 15, 1930, near Morrison, IL, the daughter of Henry Elmer and Florence (Hahn) Monnier.  She was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School and a 1981 graduate

Morrison 56, Cambridge 8 in Playoff Game

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan reported the scores from the Round 1 Playoff game held Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Morrison scored 56; Cambridge scored 8 points.  Click here for the stats. The Class 1A Round 2 Playoff game between

November 7 Morrison High School Career Fair

Career awareness will take center stage on Thursday, November 7, 2019, during Morrison High School’s second annual Career Fair.  The event will be held in the High School cafeteria from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on the same evening as Parent-Teacher Conferences at MHS. Students, parents, and other attendees are welcome

2019 Golf Team Awards Banquet

This article was submitted by Justin Stevenson, MHS Business/Technology Teacher and Golf Coach. The Morrison High School Golf Team hosted its end of the year awards banquet on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  The team gathered at Happy Joe’s Pizza to celebrate their season. David Stralow and Dayton Young were named

Girls’ Audition Workshops for Production of “Annie”

Timber Lake Playhouse is offering audition classes for area youth.  The focus of the classes will be audition techniques for young actresses ages seven through 13, who want to perform in the production of “Annie” next summer.  These techniques will provide students with the confidence to perform in front of

Gloria F. Biermann (1930 – 2019)

Gloria F. Biermann, 89, of Clinton, IA, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at The Alverno Health Care Facility, in Clinton. Gloria was born May 30, 1930, in Fulton, IL, to Donald R. and Nellie G. (Buikema) DeWeerdt.  She attended Fulton Grade schools and High School and graduated from Morrison, IL,

October 25 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 25, 2019. Arrests:  On Saturday, October 26, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nate E. Bradley, age 40 of Davenport, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Scott County, IA,

William L. Wulf (1936 – 2019)

William L. Wulf, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Bill was born May 24, 1936, in Morrison, to William F. and Maye E. (Downey) Wulf.  He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison