Producers Need to Complete Crop Acreage Reports

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Illinois producers to complete crop acreage reports, by the applicable deadline for their County.  Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by County.  Contact your FSA County office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop.  Timely, accurate

MHPC July 7 Agenda

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room.  The Agenda follows.

Rotary Donates to Summer Reading Program

Morrison Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith recommended a great program, to allow our Club to support the Odell Public Library Summer Reading program.  Using our $500 donation the Library staff, chaired by Katie Rider, was able to purchase 200 books through Scholastic Book Company.  Over 100 kids in Morrison

Join Zoom Meeting on Human Trafficking July 14

The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Human Trafficking Committee meeting, via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend.  Log onto zoom.com with the following data:  Meeting ID-819 2670 6594; Password-765493 or click here.

Lost Mound Deer Hunt Applications Available July 1

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced that applications are available, for the special deer hunts at Lost Mound.  Two managed deer hunts, one for youth (ages 10-18) and one for adults with disabilities (19 and older), are conducted within designated Closed Areas of Lost Mound. All

Paint the Town Letter from CAPA

It is with sadness that The Children’s Art Preservation Association announces the cancellation of Paint the Town for 2020. This was not an easy decision to make.  Our passion for this event is balanced with our responsibility to our community and those who participate across all ages, as well anyone who

June 28 Sheriff’s Office Crash Report

On 6/28/20 at 7:12 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Freeport Road at Fulfs Road for a two-vehicle traffic crash.  Upon further investigation, a Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Samantha Grinnell, age 21 of Freeport, IL, was traveling northbound on Freeport Road in rural Sterling, IL.  The

Spring Valley Hosts Higher Power July 5

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Higher Power to our outdoor stage on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  Come join us for an evening of music and ministry.  Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be taken.

Fifth Annual Jen Banks ARC Blood Drive

“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fifth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life.  This gesture will take you

Bustos Led Call to Stop Stimulus Checks to Dead People

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement.  It was in response to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report that 1.1 million dead people received COVID-19-related, economic impact payments, totaling nearly $1.4 billion. The report comes after Congresswoman Bustos led a letter with Senators Tom Carper

Donor Provides Gift Certificate to Second Business

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

No Fireworks Allowed on “Upper Miss” Refuge

The Saturday, 4th of July, 2020, weekend is just around the corner.  If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, there are things to know before you go!  While most of our Refuge land and water is open for public enjoyment, offices and Visitor

New Window Number Signs at Resthave

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Board Member Michelle Workman heard that College Street Creations in Mt. Carroll, IL, made room number signs, to put in resident’s windows.  These signs will let outside window visitors know which room their loved one is in, so they can visit during COVID-19 restrictions. For every

Sheriff’s Office Reports Fulton Fatality

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 7:40 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call at 17360 Diamond Road, in rural Fulton, IL, for a tree that had fallen on a woman.  Responding to the scene were Fulton Fire and Ambulance Department, Clinton Fire and Ambulance Department, and Whiteside

Family Fun at Morrison City-Wide Garage Sale

Finding items that you need, want, or cannot pass up is always fun for garage sale lovers.  During the Morrison City-Wide Garage Sale, the Editor, her daughter, and granddaughter attended 13 sites on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  One stop included discounted fruit smoothies with brunch pastries at Embraced, 104 W.