"Morrison Firefighters hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with seating inside the Morrison Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. Waiting in a long line, left-to-right, are friends Mitchell Johnson, Brenden Martin, Skylar Drolema, Cole Bland, and Troy"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 19, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-23-2023 David Curtis 30 Rock Falls, IL Expired Registration Sticker 5-25-2023 Kenneth Kelling 63"
"Morrison Historical Society Trustee Patricia Pessman shared her book, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush, An American Pioneer Narrative,” with Historical Society members and the community. At least 50 attended the PowerPoint presentation, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She stated, “This book is the account of an Illinois and Arizona"
"Marketing Director Mick Welding supplied this press release. Morrison Community Hospital has announced that it will take over the family clinic operations in Erie, effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. Approximately 1100 patients will be eligible to continue with medical services at Morrison Community Hospital. Pam Pfister, Morrison Hospital CEO, stated,"
"Publicity Director Todd Mickley submitted the press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have a night of brand new grandstand entertainment for the 152nd Fair! This year we welcome Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The crowd will be wowed"
"Be aware that Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Pedro Valladares ordered No Parking on Main Street, from Clinton-to-Orange Street, tonight, Thursday, May 25, 2023. Also, there will be No Parking between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m., on Friday morning, May 26. Street cleaning equipment needs a clear route. Towing and ticketing"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and supplied the photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recently completed a major renovation including a new roof, flooring, and interior improvements that add beautification and functionality to the facility. The final enhancements are best described by a visual"
"On Saturday, May 20, 2023, American Legion Post 328 and many volunteers installed American flags on the graves of veterans who lie at rest in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. They assembled at 7:45; the farthest-out team completed their mission at 10:15. Jerry Brearton took this photo of 40+ volunteers,"
"The Student Impact Award honors students who give blood, volunteer, and/or host a blood drive. Area High School students will receive the ImpactLife Student Impact Award. It is given annually to those who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many"
"Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Ryan Spain co-sponsored the legislation, during the 101st General Assembly. There will be $20 million available annually, for companies that are looking to expand and grow in"
"The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced it is stepping up enforcement, for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. It will run Friday, May 19, through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The safety initiative reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to"
"Volunteer Millers will host a program entitled “Three Frenchmen and a Goat.” This quirky title relates the story of three brothers of French and Swiss immigrants during the late 19th century. These first-generation Americans created a company in Greenville, IL, that made fraternal initiation oddities and later transitioned to colorful"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 12, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-13-2023 Sydnee Browning 20 Sterling, IL Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident"
"The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fifth Third Thursday of 2023, on Thursday, May 18. Whether this will be your first, second, third, fourth, or fifth time this year, to attend the morning get together, you will be welcomed. As always, The Loft"
"Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Opening moments of May 16, 2023, River Bend School District board meeting included the introduction and sharing of accomplishments of the middle school girls’ track team. Wrenn Coffee, Kerby Germann, Chloe Wilkin, and Breleigh Hayton recently competed at the IESA State Track and Field"
