"Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a noon Ribbon Cutting for 5 Star Landscape Design, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The setting was the artfully landscaped front yard of the owners, Javier and Maggie Carreno, at 810 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. His"
"White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) postponed its sixth Annual Benefit Horse Show, until Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Gold Star FS Arena in the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The grounds were too wer. "
"Morrison Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify the two [female and male] persons in this photo. This is in reference to an ongoing investigation. The surveillance still was taken at Casey’s General Store, in Dewitt, IA, on April 4, 2019. Anyone with information on the case or"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-10-19 at 6:55 p.m., Deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Creamery Road just south of Mason Road, rural Morrison, IL. A vehicle driven by Corey T. Kennedy, age 30 of Morrison was traveling"
"On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the public is invited to a Meet the Artists event at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. Each artist will discuss his/her philosophy, process, and products. Time will be allowed for"
"Editor’s note: Illinois District 71 Representative Tony McCombie submitted this editorial. As we approach Independence Day, it is hard not to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday, at a time when the 13 American colonies were no longer under the monarch of Britain. July 4th was declared by"
"Attention, parents: Are you looking to involve your child/children in fun, summer activities? The 2019 Youth Rec Program is now open for registration. These activities take place throughout July and are divided into two age groups, three-to-seven and eight-to-13. Children under five years old must be accompanied by an adult,"
"Branch Manager and Loan Officer Michelle Renkes describes a recent beautification effort by Credit union employees. “Because 1st Gateway Credit Union employees work in a downtown business on Main Street, we usually park in the City parking lot. One day walking into work, it was noticed the weeds seemed to have"
"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 7, 2019. Arrests: On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (no injuries) in the 700 block of Glenwood Drive, Morrison, IL. During the"
"Editor’s note: Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL. “That’s such a mess!” she thought. She took her disgust and a plan to correct the “mess”"
"The United States Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Whitesdie County, in effect at 7:13 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019, until Sunday, June 16, at 2:00 a.m."
"Andy Beranek Painting was honored with a second “Because Nice Matters” recognition, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne presented a certificate and jar of candy. This recognition follows a previous customer accolade"
"Morrison Rotarian Kevin Schisler presented seven scholarships to six Seniors at Morrison High School at their Award Ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Left-to-right are Rotary All Around Male, Steven Kramoski–$1250 Rotary All Around Female- Molly Neumann–$1250 Agricultural- Hannah Linder–$500 Vocational Tech- Tiffani Merema–$500 Sauk Valley Community College- Jacob Brown–$500"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6/5/19 at 5:39 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 78. Upon further investigation, Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on U."
"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Meet the Artist reception for Michael Dunbar, on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Since 1991 he and his wife Anne have lived in Prophetstown, IL. She is a Health Care Administrator in Prophetstown. "