"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photo. On Monday, February 13, 2023, the position of Morrison Police Chief was officially filled by Pedro Valladares, Jr. He owns a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Illinois University. Chief Valladares returns to Law"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. The issue of raising live chickens within the Morrison City Limits created conversation and ignited emotions, at the recent Morrison City Council meeting held on Monday, February 13, 2023. Every contributing Council member offered their opinion and personal feelings, toward the possibility of"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison City Council convened under the gavel of pro tempore Mike Welding on Monday, February 13, 2023, with a small agenda. Upon approving Action items related to change orders on the Water Meter Project and the West End Main Loop Project, and"
"Due to poor road conditions for early tomorrow morning on Friday, February 17, 2023, Morrison, IL, Schools will have a two-hour late start. There will be no morning Pre-Kindergarten classes and no Whiteside Area Career Center classes in Sterling, IL."
"The Editor was on vacation during the first Third Thursday of 2023. Sharon Boyles supplied these photos from that morning. A month later, expected snow and winds were to begin late Wednesday, February 15, and continue through the night of Thursday, February 16. Schools will be closed. However, The Loft"
"Morrison Rotary Students of the Month, for February 2023, are Logan Baker and Marissa Folkers. Logan is the son of Jason and Krista Baker. He loves to work out and lift weights, which is why he served as Captain of both the Football and Wrestling teams. He also participated in"
"Photos were submitted my Mariah Drolema. Two Morrison High School Swimmers are members of a Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison co-operative Swim Team. Skyler Drolema and Evan Scott were honored at a ceremony with four Sterling High School Seniors, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. MHS Activities Director attended the recognition. Scott"
"Due to expected heavy snowfall and high winds, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be closed, on Thursday, February 16, 2023. A make-up day will be scheduled at a later time."
"The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, it made zero DUI Arrests and issued four seat belt Citations, during the recent Super Bowl Enforcement campaign. Four Citations were issued for Speeding. The Super Bowl weekend “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”"
"On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 5:45 p.m. at a residence in rural Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 45-year-old Summer S. Cleland, on three Warrants out of Volusia County, FL. The Warrants were for Felony Theft; Unlawful Possession of Cocaine; Unlawful Possession of Schedule II Substance. These Warrants"
"The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages, during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the Highest honors designation. High Honor citations go"
"Mustang Basketball players and Cheerleaders were honored during Morrison High School Senior Night, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Seniors in other sports had been recognized earlier. Senior honorees were introduced during half time and processed across the gymnasium floor, accompanied by family members. Names are listed left-to-right, with parents in"
"Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, announced members of the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, on Tuesday, February 13, 2023, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or"
"Editor’s note: Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this press release. “All students that were involved in this morning’s bus incident [red bus] have arrived safely at school. Thank you to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Morrison Police Department, CGH, and Morrison Community Hospital for helping to ensure the safety of our"
"In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in 1809, Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will showcase a professional Lincoln interpreter to address the public, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The location is Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Bring an interested person. Perfectly apropos of"
