Peyton Tegeler to Play in Pontiac

Friends, Morrison High School classmates, or general admirers of Peyton Tegeler can see her in action, by attending an area All Star Basketball game, on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Tegeler will play in the Girls Illinois Basketball Coaches Association tournament this weekend in Pontiac, IL. She is on the Third

Meet the Artist Michael Dunbar June 8

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Meet the Artist reception for Michael Dunbar, on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Since 1991 he and his wife Anne have lived in Prophetstown, IL.  She is a Health Care Administrator in Prophetstown. 

No Wake Restriction is Lifted on Rock River

Sheriff John Booker declared that effective Friday, June 7, 2109, Whiteside County is lifting the No Wake restriction on its section of the Rock River.  As a reminder, the section of the Rock River in Whiteside County jurisdiction is essentially downstream from Oppold Marina, in Sterling, IL.

Help Clean Kelly Park Tennis Court June 8

There is a pair of unused tennis court atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL, that need some tending by volunteers.  The City of Morrison has agreed to purchase paint and nets, to turn the venue into two Pickleball courts.  Volunteers will paint the court lines;

Morrison Police Report from May 24

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 24, 2019. Arrests:  On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible fight in the 100 block of E. Market Street.  As a result of the ongoing

2019 Morrison High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll

Listed below are the Second Semester Morrison High School Honor Roll members, for the 2018-2019 academic year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019:Jacob Brown, Molly Neumann, Cassandra Osborn, Mackenzie Ryder, Jacob Schlegel Class of 2020:Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Nathan Mickley, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Jade Stock, Hannah Stralow, Taylor Stratton,

2019 Morrison High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School Honor Roll students are listed by Grade Point average and Class. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019:Jacob Brown, Cassidy Geerts, Molly Neumann, Jacob Schlegel, Sarah Screnock, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020:Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Alyssa Meiers, Nathan Mickley, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Jade Stock, Hannah Stralow, Taylor

2019 Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Below are listed members of the 2018-19 Morrison Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Airiana Frederick, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklyn Knouse, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman, Nicholas Mills, Mykala Mulderink, Tyler

Morrison Junior High Award Winners

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2018-19 school year.  Assemblies were held in May 2019 to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 7th Grade – Afton Eyrich and Emma Oldham 8th Grade – Anne Groenewold ENGLISH AWARDS: 7th Grade – Carly Boonstra

Did You Lose a Pair of Eyeglasses on June 6?

On Thursday, June 6, 2019, a pair of eyeglasses was found in the alley behind 108 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  Check the Classified Ads page for the details and a phone contact number of the finder.       

Pamela J. Anderson (1946 – 2019)

Pamela J. Anderson, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Pamela was born March 8, 1946, in Indiana, PA, to Hugh Milton and Violet (Edwards) Stephenson.  She graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1973.  Pamela married Mark A. Anderson on May

MCH Expansion Groundbreaking Party June 7

As Morrison Community Hospital prepares for a transforming expansion, there will be a Groundbreaking Party on Friday, June 7, 2019.  The gala will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Seating is limited to 150 guests.  Make your reservation by

18th Annual Free Summer Lunch Program

Let’s Feed Our Children, a program of the United Way of Whiteside County, began its 18th year on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  The free summer lunch program will run until Thursday, August 8.  All lunches are served on Tuesday and Thursday in Morrison, IL, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.,

The American Legion Flag Drop Box

The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, installed a Flag Drop Box, for U. S. Flags that have served their useful purpose.  This includes tattered, faded, ripped, stained, or torn flags.  Collected flags will be burned during Post 328’s annual U. S. Flag Retirement Ceremony, held each September.  The