Homepage

The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
 
The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
previous arrow
next arrow

September 16 Third Thursday at The Loft on Main

"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on September 16, 2021, before the gallery doors open, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.  Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, or tea, and homemade treats.  Walk around"

Read more

September 3 County COVID-19 Report

"On Friday, September 3, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death of a person in their 60s.  There were 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  9 (under 20); 1 (20s); 1 (30s); 1 (40s); 1 (50s.)  There were ten recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County"

Read more

State Pauses Rapid Antigen Testing

"Following recent direction from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will no longer offer Rapid Antigen Testing to the community.  The State asked Local Health Departments to prioritize and preserve current testing resources for schools, while they explore options to provide resources/ assistance"

Read more

August 27 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 27, 2021."

Read more

8th Annual Car Show Results

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the winners’ names and photos. Emmanuel Reformed Church hosted the 8th Annual Car Show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  Refurbished vehicles of the past and present were shining.  They ignited memories as the fairgrounds"

Read more

Whittling the Past

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Memories from the past are found in many scrapbooks stored in attics and closets, but few have actual, small replicas that can be handled and admired.  Alvin Strating was a whittler that spent much of his free time with"

Read more

PetSafe Bark for Your Park Grant Winners

"We are excited to announce the ten winning communities to receive dog park grants, from the 2021 Bark for Your Park™ Contest.  We congratulate our winners.  We look forward to sharing in the celebrations, as each community makes their dog park dreams come true.  We thank everyone who participated.  It’s"

Read more

September 12 Celebration of Life for Ron Roels

"A Celebration of Life to honor Ronald Eugene Roels of Savanna, IL, formerly of Morrison, and Fulton, IL, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The location is Savanna Moose Club, 125 Main Street, (downtown), Savanna, IL.  The Open House will include a dessert bar. Roels, age"

Read more

Memorial Service for Mike Olson September 11

"The family of the late Mike Olson will hold a Memorial Service in his honor, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The public is welcome to attend. From 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. there will be a reception"

Read more

7 Grove Hill Cemetery Lots for Sale

"Editor’s note:  Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-3144) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Wanda Mathew formerly lived in Morrison, IL, with her husband David Wylie Mathew III.  Years ago, David Mathew purchased all 12 spaces in Lot 24-Block V, West, atop the hill at Grove Hill Cemetery.  It is"

Read more

Rock the Block with Rocks September 18

"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, will be helping to “Rock the Block,” in celebration of the new sidewalks and surface from the W. 100 and E. 100 blocks of Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will occur from Base Street to Cherry Street, on Saturday, September 18,"

Read more

September 4-5 Herm VanDerLeest Memorial Rodeo

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this update. On Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, 2021, the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, will host competition by the Illinois High School, and Junior High School, Rodeo Associations.  The “Herm VanDerLeest Memorial Rodeo” honors VanDerLeest for his efforts"

Read more

August 20 Morrison Police Report

"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 20, 2021."

Read more

August 25 Two Fatalities after Crash

"On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, involving a motorcycle and a Sports Utility Vehicle, near the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Round Grove Road in rural Whiteside County. Deputies arrived on scene, and it was determined"

Read more

Council Alters Liquor Serving Hours

"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, August 23, 2021, the Morrison City Council approved, by a vote of 6-2, to amend the Ordinance relating to the time for Sunday sales of alcohol.  The amendment allows any establishment holding a Class A, B-2, C, D, F, F-1, G1,"

Read more