Dr. Yaklich Donates Eye Drops to Firemen

Sometimes great gifts come in small packages.  On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, Dr. Bradley Yaklich rode his bicycle one-handed, carrying a small box of Refresh over-the-counter, eye drops to the Morrison Fire Department Chief, Dave Benters.  They met at 6:30 p.m. at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. 

2016-17 Senior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2017:  Kyle Brands, Kassidee Church, Joseph Eads, Allison Houldson, Dylan Keller, Lilian Maxfield, Emma Melton, Zachariah Osborn, Allyssa Renner, Elizabeth Schmidt, Emma Sitzmore, Cody Southern,

Morrison Chamber Welcomes Indigo Turtle Art

Chamber Corordinator Meridith Layne submitted the article and photos after her visit to the Indigo Turtle Art booth, during Dutch Days in Fulton, IL, the first weekend of May 2017. Morrison Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome a new Chamber member, Indigo Turtle Art.  The photos will serve in lieu of

Judith Montgomery and Family Perform June 11

On Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes Judith Montgomery and Family.  They are from Shoals, IA.  The church is at 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside.  Enjoy the concert from the comfort of

George Medema (1933 – 2017)

George Medema, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. George was born July 17, 1933, in Union Grove Township, IL, to Jacob and Helen (Temple) Medema, Sr. He was educated in the Clyde School of rural Whiteside County, IL. He

Girl Scout Court of Awards Ceremony

Beginning shortly after 6:30 p.m., the combined Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout Troop #1504 and family members celebrated a Court of Awards Ceremony, on Monday, June 5, 2017.  They gathered in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The 25

Ribbon Cutting for Young Living Essential Oils

Morrison Chamber of Commerce welcomed Melissa Gabbard, Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, as a new member.  The Ribbon Cutting took place at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at noon.

Corliss J. “Cork”” Venema (1935 – 2017)

Corliss J. “Cork”” Venema, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Cork was born November 10, 1935, in Clinton, IA, to Frank R. and Helen (Balk) Zuidema. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of

June 5 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5-31-17 at 12:40 a.m.   A Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Prophet Road near the Riverdale Road intersection.  During the investigation of the stop, the driver of the vehicle, Bradley C. Meier, 18

James Lloyd Hatt (1990 – 2017)

James Lloyd Hatt, 27, of 16709 Carroll Road, Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. James was born March 10, 1990, in Sterling, IL, to Roxanne Workman.  He attended Bi-County schools. Survivors include his parents, Roxanne and Jason Groenewold of Morrison; one brother,

Melton Wins Sheriff’s Association Scholarship

Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association 2017 Scholarship for Whiteside County was awarded to Emma Melton, of Morrison, IL.  She is shown  on Tuesday, May 16, at Morrison High School with her father, Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton, left, and Sheriff Wilhelmi. Melton received $500 for her winning

Athletic Boosters Welcome Home Fillies

During five of the last ten years, the Morrison High School Fillies have been among the Class 2A Softball Final Four State Championship contenders. In 2007 they placed 4th; in 2008 they placed 3rd; in 2010 they placed 3rd; in 2011 they placed 1st; in 2017 they placed 3rd.  Their

EMS Department Sponsors ECG Trainings

On Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Morrison Community Hospital EMS Department sponsored a special training, to teach participants about accurate Electrocardiogram electrode placement and develop expertise on reading the results. An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple, painless test that detects and

Fillies Lose Semi-Final to Beecher

The Morrison High School Fillies Softball team was eliminated in the Friday, June 2, 2017, Class 2A Semi-Final State Championship game, at EastSide Centre in East Peoria, IL.  The game started at 5:45 p.m. and concluded at 7:07, before a crowd of 375.  The Fillies faced 7th-ranked Beecher, losing by a

Morrison Casey’s Offers Diesel Fuel

It is not often that a “gas station” has a new product to promote, but Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza does.  At 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, customers still have two choices for fuel.  However, a previous fuel was discontinued, and a new one took its place.  Casey’s dropped the 89 octane