In an effort to support the safety of newborns and their families, CGH Medical Center will discontinue the submission of birth announcements to local newspapers, starting Monday, January 1, 2018….Parents will be provided with contact information for local newspapers if they wish to make their own announcement. The National Center
Editor’s note: The article was submitted by Ronald H. Koehn. Ronald H. Koehn of Fulton, IL, will present a PowerPoint program entitled “What’s So Special about Lincoln?”, sponsored by the Odell Public Library. The program is at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the library, 307 S. Madison
Ruby C. James, 80 of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Ruby was born September 3, 1937, in Morrison to Alson and Ardetta (Given) Knox. She married Robert A. James on November 16, 1956, in Morrison. He died April 17, 2013.
American Legionnaires Jerry Brearton, Terry Jones, Kenneth Petersen, and Post #328 Commander Dale Usterbowski delivered holiday gifts to 31 local veterans, on Monday morning, December 18, 2017. Those recipients reside at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street (8 men); Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue (one woman,
Santa Claus will stop his sleigh on a return visit to Morrison Institute of Technology on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to the event at Morrison Tech’s campus, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. There is no need to register. He’s taking a
Santa made an early visit to 13 homes in Albany, Fulton, and Morrison, IL. On Sunday, morning, December 17, 2017, he was escorted by Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies Allie Deyo and Michael Leighton, as the trio departed the Law Enforcement Center shortly after 8:30 a.m. There was no snow to
Sunday, December 24, 2017, is the fourth Sunday of Advent as well as Christmas Eve. Celebrate the 2017 Christmas season, during morning or evening services, at any of these 16 Morrison, IL, churches. Some churches also hold Monday, December 25, Christmas morning services. Bethesda Lutheran Church–301 W. South Street, will
There was ado and excitement at the new Loft 112 art center, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the soft opening on Friday, December 15, 2017. The building was open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours through December will be the same on these dates: 17, 21, 22,
Sullivan’s Foods Manager Danny Baker noted the Leaf donation program has been in place “at least eight years. It keeps growing every year. Our customers are getting thanked” for their support. He has worked for the store 40 years and been Manager for the past ten. On Friday, December
Editor’s note: Republican Clark Mortensen announced his candidacy for Whiteside County Sheriff on Monday, August 14, 2017. That statement is reprinted below. He submitted this press release on Thursday, December 14. “Christ tells us to serve others and show His love. I feel the outside ideas and programs I will
Congratulations to Morrison Rec’s 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Team for finishing third in the Rock River Valley Basketball Tournament.
Robert “R. G.” Howard, 82, of Erie, IL, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Unity Point Health-Trinity, Rock Island, IL. Bob was born March 31, 1935, the son of William and Hazel (Shepherd) Howard at the family home in Erie. He was Dr. Bob LaRue’s first baby delivery. He graduated
C. Neil Giffin, 77, of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Prophets River Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Neil was born May 2, 1940, in Aledo, IL, to Everett L. and Ruth (Cabeen) Giffin. He was educated in the Aledo grade school and was a 1958 graduate of
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 50-year-old Melissa E. Denning of Lyndon, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Denning’s arrest is a result from several months of investigation, conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Detective Division, regarding the illegal sales of controlled substances
Last year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly introduced the new “Citizen of the Year” award. Nominations are now being accepted for nominations of an individual (or couple) whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant difference in our Community. Nominees and the winners will be honored