"Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021. Reset all timepieces, appliance and household clocks, and those in vehicles."
"Dear Editor: The Morrison, IL, community has been patiently watching the facility construction on an adjoining lot to the Climco Coils, Inc. property, within the Morrison Area Development Corporation subdivision, on south IL Route 78. Finally, on Monday, March 1, 2021, the doors opened and a new and creatively-designed preschool/daycare"
"The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 8, 2021, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the three, pre-opening photographs. The Early Years Academy, located at 508 French Creek Road (adjacent to Climco Coils in the Morrison Industrial Park), Morrison, IL, opened on Monday, March 1, 2021. After months of planning, preparation, and pandemic delays, this new"
"The next few months of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic will rely on the Three V’s — Variants, Vigilance and Vaccines. Promising news at CGH Medical Center: we have vaccinated 1175 of our staff members since December 2020. Since we began, we have had no vaccinated employees test positive for COVID-19."
"Beginning Thursday, February 25, 2021, Phase 1B of the COVID-19 free vaccination program expanded. It no includes additional eligible Illinois residents with specific health-complicating conditions. Phase 1B Plus eligible individuals have one or more of the following conditions. They do not have to meet the age requirement of 65 or older."
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education announced at the February 22, 2021, session that students would be returning to a five-day schedule. This will begin at the start of the fourth quarter, on Wednesday, March 17."
"Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued an urgent reminder to motorists to adhere to the State’s Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law. It was designed to protect Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders who are stopped on the side of roadways. White underscored the importance of not driving"
"These four American Quarter Horses were seen romping in their snowy enclosure on Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. They belong to Sandra Vanderleest, Morrison, IL. They chased each other around the pen, pretended to bite, then dashed away. Two of the steeds rolled on their backs"
"Fiscal Operations Officer Chris Krum noted, Morrison Institute of Technology is honored to announce our December 2020 graduates.” They are Lee Foster, Clinton, IA, Associate in Applied Science Engineering Technology; Jonathan Henrikson, Walnut, IL, Associate in Applied Science Network Administration; Seth House, Morrison, IL, Associate in Applied Science Engineering Technology."
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Curriculum changes within the Math classes of the River Bend School District surfaced on the agenda, of the River Bend Board of Education on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. District instructors presented materials and examples of the effects they anticipated if a certain curriculum"
"Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois Libraries, School Districts, and Library Systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to"
"The Illinois High School Association and COUNTRY Financial are teaming up again, to recognize the efforts of educators and coaches/advisors. These individuals go beyond the call of duty, to positively impact the lives of Illinois High School students, inside and outside of the classroom. Nominations were submitted in the fall"
"Dear Morrison Community Member: Morrison High School’s Post-Prom Committee hopes that 2021 is off to a good start for you, your families, and your businesses across Morrison, IL. We recognize that the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected families’ budgets and businesses’ bottom lines during the past year."
"Morrison Tech Vice President of Admissions Jodie Eaker reported “some exciting news for Morrison Tech. Recently the College has been recognized for our positive Return on Investment. “Chicago Tribune published an article on ROI and specifically noted the college. We are very proud of these accolades!”"
