"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied 16 photographs. The Editor took three photos of the MHS Band and Choir and Mark Schuler’s certificate. Morrison, IL, began its celebration of America’s 157th Decoration Day/Memorial Day parade, on Monday, May 29, 2023. It began at 10:30 a.m. with a Main Street parade and"
"Editor’s note: Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey took the photo of Wes Haan speaking, on Monday, May 29, 2023. Click here to read the Memorial Day feature including parade pictures. The Editor photographed the Haan family military boots and cap. The latter shows the 1st Cavalry Division insignia of Doug Haan."
"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to Third Thursday on June 15, 2023. This morning get together will be a special “treat,” because professional baker Shelli Eng will contribute strawberry scones, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. Many know her as “The Bread"
"Sharon Moore submitted this feature and photo. These ever-popular phrases that were, and still are, trending on TikTok: “Nobody’s gonna know!” “They’re gonna know!” “How are they gonna know?” Not many know what lies behind the front gate of Debby and Bob Vaughn’s home on S. Base Street, Morrison, IL."
"The 2023 Grand Illinois Bike Tour (GIBT) will travel through northwest Illinois including Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Resident Cyclist Marc Adami will participate in the event. This year, approximately 190 GIBT riders will pedal between 210-to-375 miles during their six-day tour. The tour brings riders from 19"
"On Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a singe-vehicle crash, on U. S. Route 30 near Hillside Road. Initial investigation by the Sheriff’s Office revealed a U-Haul truck was traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30, left the roadway,"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 2, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-02-2023 Amber Shipley 46 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 6-04-2023 Corissa Muntean 32"
"Brian Melton, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, submitted this Public Service Announcement. In 2022, as in years past, your tap water met all USEPA and State Drinking Water health standards. Our system vigilantly safeguards its groundwater supply….We are able to report that the Department had no violations of a contaminant"
"Nursing and Healthcare college scholarships are offered annually by the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation. There are two separate applications, both of which can be found at www.cghmc.com/scholarships. The CGH Auxiliary awards annual $1000 scholarships to students who reside in the CGH service area. Students must have been"
"On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash, on Illinois Route 40 north of Fulfs Road, in rural Sterling, IL, at 5:20 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a tree. Deputies arrived on scene; the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The male driver"
"During the Vietnam Conflict Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken served in the U. S. Air Force, stationed in San Vito, Italy. He was an Intercept Operator in the Air Force Security Service. “My weapon against the Russians was my headphone,” he explained. Fifty-five years later, he still has secrets that"
"Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Sixty-four students were presented with their diplomas certifying their successful completion of 12 years of education in Morrison Community Unit District 6. The 2023 class of Morrison High School gathered on May 28, 2023, in the High School Gymnasium, before a large"
"Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week, after two years of extensive negotiation with the Illinois Senate. This bill will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary"
"Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, May 22, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council opened with Morrison Police Chief Pedro Valladares presenting Certificates of Appreciation for Exceptional Service to Officer TJ Spencer and Officer Emmit Shepard. Public Comment was offered by John Prange in his personal disapproval"
"Kelly West submitted the press release. Gillian West (age 10) received a $500 grant from the Lions Club of Morrison, IL, to put toward an Explorer 12 Magnifier. She presented to the Club at their Tuesday, May 16, 2023, meeting. Gillian demonstrated how to operate her new visual aide, as"
