Craft/Vendor Spaces Available for Summer Sales

Kim Barragan seeks participants for two summer sales events at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  Both dates are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and free to the public.  Spaces are available inside and outside, some with electricity.  Each event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial

Clinton Symphony Concert Cancelled

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra concert scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns in Iowa and Illinois.  Music Director Brian Dollinger hopes some of the program, including a solo performance by violinist Naha Greenholtz, can be scheduled during next season.  Ticket holders are encouraged to

Urgent Need for Manufacturers of Needed Supplies

Whiteside County Economic Development (WCED) sent an email message to local businesses and other economic development partners on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gary Camarano, Whiteside County Economic Development Director, said, “We want to get this important message out to all Northwest Illinois Region manufacturers, and we don’t want to miss

April 9 Virtual Communion from Emmanuel Reformed Church

Editor’s note:  Viewers everywhere of this article are welcome to take/receive Holy Communion/Holy Eucharist with Emmanuel Reformed Church. The community is invited to join a live-stream of the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. and the virtual receiving of Communion led by Pastor Al Pruis

Tegeler Accounting Services Will Work Remotely

To our valued Clients and Friends: Due to the recent restrictions and the Illinois order for all non-essential staff to stay home, Tegeler Accounting Services staff will conduct business remotely from home, until at least Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  We want to reassure you that we are committed to continuing

Turkey Family Out for a Walk

Gerald Brown lives at 14236 Lister Road, Morrison, IL.  He photographed this turkey family on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. “This is our Lister Road traffic, during COVID-19 shut-in.”

Morrison Competes in Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament

Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  The team advanced to State following its first-place finish in the Masonic Sectional Tournament at Prophetstown High School on Wednesday, February 15. Morrison won two matches and

Morrison Legionnaires Celebrate 101 Years

Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton submitted this article. The American Legion was begun immediately after WW I, in 1918.  The 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, meeting began at American Legion Post 328, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with a small 101st Birthday party, complete with cake, ice

March 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 13, 2020. Arrests:  On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 404 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison

March 24 Blood Drive at Kingdon Life Community Church

Kingdom Life Community Church, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Unfilled appointment times are from 5:35 to 6:00 p.m. Donors must sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.  Use code 1437 to locate the drive. Nurses will take doors’ temperature upon arrival. 

Tosha Null is MCH Employee of the Month

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the Employee of the Month for February 2020 is Tosha Null.  She has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on our Medical/Surgical floor for two years.  She is pictured with husband Tim.  They are parents of

Hurry! Order Native Plants

Whiteside County Soil and Water District is looking to the future and spring planting season.  They have four-to-six-inch native plants for sale at $4.25.  Click here for the order form.  Please call 815-772-2124, extension 3, or hand deliver the form and payment to WCSWD, 16255 Liberty Street, Morrison, IL 61270,

Appointment-Only Access to FNB Lobby

Megan Thompson submitted this article. With the continuing COVID-19 concerns, effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, customer access to the Farmers National Bank lobby will be by “appointment only,” for loan or deposit needs or to access safe deposit boxes.  Lobby doors will be locked.  Lenders and Customer Service representatives will