"The McKenna Family decided 16 years ago that instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, they would instead donate to a favorite charity. In the family, there are six siblings and their spouses, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who pool their money. It started with the oldest member in the family"
"On Friday, October 22, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (1) Under 20; (3) 20s; (3) 30s; (2) 50s. There were two recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 8430; (2.4%); Daily Case Count of 9; Total Fatalities 183;"
"Whiteside County Health Department will be pausing Walk-In Immunizations on Wednesdays. County residents needing immunizations will be able to make an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are taking this step in response to the current high demand for various types of immunizations;"
"These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2021-2022 First Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Ethan Bush, Sophie Damhoff, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Owen Ewoldsen, Noah Icenogle, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Cody Peters, Charles Pruis, Dawson Quick, Ava Robbins, Campbell Scott,"
"State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, to host a free, community paper shredding event, on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Times are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL. The location is Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Residents"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The invitation for Public Comments at the monthly Board of Education meeting usually passes without any takers, but on Monday, October 18, 2021, the list was lengthy. Superintendent Scott Vance reminded the full room of visitors of the three-minute limit and told all"
"The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2022: Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Allison Taylor, Faith"
"Seven-and-a-half months ago TBK Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, awarded a generous donation of $500 to the future Morrison Bark Park. Pictured left-to-right were members of the “On the Move with Parks and Recreation” committee and TBK Bank staff: Nick Volckmann (OTM); Bob Smith (TBK); Kathy Schmidt (OTM);"
"The Illinois Health Care Association has announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for Long-Term Care Centers. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the award. The award was presented during the 2021 Opening General Session at the Association’s Annual Convention"
"Celebrate the almost-completion of the E. 200 block of Main Street, Morrison, IL, during a Block Party for the family and adults. Free events and activities take place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., brought to the public by the Department of Fun and business/organizations in the 200 E. Main block."
"Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 55th reunion on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021. The class began their weekend celebration with a “Meet & Greet” night at The Double G Saloon in Morrison, IL, where class members and guests reminisced over their years at"
"On Friday, October 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce 1 death (1) 70s and six new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (2) Under 20; (1) 20s; (1) 50s; (1) 60s; (1) 70s. There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are"
"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is accepting applications from High School students, for nominations to the United States Service Academies, for the class entering in the fall of 2022. Each year, Congresswoman Bustos has the honor of nominating up-to-ten qualified young people from Illinois’s 17th Congressional District, for attendance at the U."
"As of Monday, October 18, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden ordered that United States flags be lowered to Half-Staff immediately, through Friday, October 22, in honor of former Secretary of State General Colin Powell."
"Mike Mills posted on Facebook, “The 30 West crew was back together last night [Sunday, October 17, 2021,] for an epic rehearsal! Thanks to the Morrison ‘Department of Fun’ LeAnn Schaefer, Brad Yaklich, and Amanda Olson Cook; you rock. “We will be performing this Saturday[, October 23,] from 5:00 to"
